Punk Stories: UK

David Stooke Artist shares his tales of life on the road as a New Age Traveller. Stonehenge festival features in his many festival tales. Treworgey Tree Fayre unsurprisingly has a mention. David also shares his story of his art and portraits of traveller friends. 

David has a book available, 'The New Age Travellers' from www.davidstooke.co.uk book two will be available in the near future. 

Si talks to Alison for Punk Stories UK about his turbulent younger years, how he used university to escape from those times and how he went on to taking part in demonstrations and direct action. 

Terry (Tel) Wright 

Adrian Street (Adrian Stranik) was influenced by Rock and Roll, he tells us about his first recording, a local compilation album, through his gigs stretching across to the USA to becoming a published author.

Colin (Colsk) Latter shares his punk story. He talks about bands, namely The Epileptics, Flux of Pink Indians amongst others, his painting and a connection to Tommy 'The Terrible'.

Would like to thank One Little Independent Records for sound clip permissions. 

1. Tube Disaster

2. Tapioca Sunrise

3. They Lie We Die

4. Nothing is Not Done

5. 1970's have been made in Hong Kong

Stef tells us about his reasons for leaving Glasgow to come to England, taking part in Stop the City in Scotland and a tale of a green corduroy suit complete with waistcoat. 

Just a heads up, this one is a little sweary.

Mikki Thomas (Mikki Mu) talks about the history of the club from its inception at The Starting Gate all the way through to The Joint and beyond. 

This interview taken from the recent upload of the podcast about Peartree Bridge Centre. 

Greg tells us about hearing The Clash on the radio and it changing his life, DIY Punk clothing, Friars Venue and an unfortunate event with a neck chain. 

Greg tells us about hearing The Clash on the radio and it changing his life, DIY punk clothing, Friars venue and an unfortunate event with a neck chain. 

Paul tells us about his humble beginnings using his bunk bed to practice drumming, playing with Eddie Stanton in Peace of Crecy to enjoying more mellow music including 70's Disco.