Fist (South Shields) single released by the legendary Neat records based in Wallsend. Along with Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, Tygers of Pan Tang they were part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal which lasted from 1979-83...ish. Opening for UFO on a UK tour around this time.

Leeds Uni Ents Committee Meeting minutes 26th, April 1979. I was elected Publicity Secretary, Andy Kershaw via a vote of 30 to 20 on to the committee and Steve Henderson resigns as Ents Sec. Steve Henderson
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FIST's single 'Name, Rank & Serial Number' reviewed by Garry Bushell in Sounds 26th, April 1980. Alikivi

26th, April 1980 an article on The Bodysnatchers by Garry Bushell and Pic by Ross Halfin. 'they'd penetrated the most coveted place on TV, the Tiswas cage.'
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News of The Vapors UK Tour in Sounds 26th, April 1980. @vaporsofficial

The Vapor's gig at the Music Machine reviewed by Pete Lock in Sounds 26th, April 1980. @vaporsofficial

Letters Page in Sounds 26th, April 1980 including Rolf Harris synth music.

The Singles reviewed by Garry Bushell in Sounds 26th, April 1980, including Cockney Rejects, The Beat, Gang Of Four, Cabaret Voltaire and many more. Garry Bushell Cockney Rejects OI! The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr
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Def Leppard and Tygers Of Pan Tang's gig at Newcastle reviewed by Ian Ravendale in Sounds 26th, April 1980.
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An article on ZZ Top by Pete Makowski in Sounds 26th, April 1980.
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Sounds Front Cover featuring Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest, pic by Ross Halfin in Sounds 26th, April 1980.
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Magazine's album 'The Correct Use Of Soap' reviewed by Dave McCullough in Sounds 26th, April 1980.

Heavy Metal Chart April 11th 1981 - Sounds.
The week I appeared in the charts with the Handsome Beasts. That’s me on the right. JD Customer left handed SG, originally built for Tony Iommi.

An advert for Graham Parker and The Rumour in Sounds 24th, April 1976 including the album 'Howlin' Wind' and reviews of the single 'Silly Thing' and gigs.
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The eagles Family Tree by Pete Frame in Sounds 23rd, April 1977. Joe Walsh

23rd, April 1977 an article on Richard Hell by Giovanni Dadomo and Pics by Kate Simon. ''Richard's lyrics are as good as mine', is Patti's reported statement'

The Letters Page in Sounds 23rd, April 1977 including Pink Floyd's album 'Animals'.

News in Sounds 23rd, April 1977 featuring The Clash's first major UK Tour, Vibrators signing to CNS, Live at The Roxy and The Jam's first single. The Clash The Jam

The John Peel Column in Sounds 23rd, April 1977 written this week by Giovanni Dadomo and includes an XTC flyer. @johnpeel390 John Peel Archive Mark Fisher, XTC books & podcast

Sounds Front Cover featuring Richard Hell, pic by Kate Simon in Sounds 23rd, April 1977.