A Punk Archive

The precursor to what is now @RebellionFest

Towering line-up from 1982. Grainy footage available to view on YouTube.

The only book that matters.

A rather lovely RUTS poster from the archives of drummer, DAVE RUFFY.

Howard’s Way = Genius.

@Schnitzel63 I interviewed his girlfriend many years ago in a pub in Oxford St, London. Many people still miss him.

Forty-six years ago today, Malcolm Owen died of a heroin overdose. He was only 26 years old. The Ruts - Babylon's burning

@NotoldNOJE PUNK IS DEAD by SIMON BARKER is a great book with wonderful pics. YOUNG PUNKS by SHEILA ROCK is also pretty good.

Many of you who know me are aware I love collecting photography books (usually related to music and often but not always the punk era)... and I admire so many photographers but Ray Stevenson is right up there for me and these are two of his best collections imho 📸🖤 Who took your favourite photos from that punk era? 🖤 #RayStevenson #Punk #Photography #SiouxsieAndTheBanshees #SexPistols @phatalstu @NewWaveAndPunk @Schnitzel63 @FatOldAnarchist

Bit deflated after last night. Normal service will resume tomorrow 😉.

@JednotFrancis Well said Franny lad 👍

907 people were killed in 1982 during the Falklands War. I have worked with the Argentinians and they are boss people and professional Soldiers. If you’re using the conflict (or political wranglings) to justify your allegiance tonight, on either side, get in the fucking bin!

@NotoldNOJE Some lovely replies here. Hopefully your decision to tweet about your diagnosis has been the right one. Social media gets a pelting, sometimes harshly so, but there’s plenty of good ‘uns out there.

Hey to my lovely 'X' family ... there been something I've debated telling you for a while because it is very personal but now feels like the right time. I've recently been diagnosed with cancer. It's one of those sneaky types that hide away for ages then when it sticks its head above the parapet it's already too late 😢 a small number of you already know but many don't. Thought it might help explain my intermittent postings lately. Will stay with you as long as I can but thanking you in advance for your support...you are a cracking bunch 💪🏻🖤🖤🖤 @phatalstu @NewWaveAndPunk @Schnitzel63 @FatOldAnarchist #Cancer

@MartinKnight_ It’s questionable as to whether or not Noddy’s pipes are up to the job. Then there’s the Dave & Don issue. And I’d hazard a guess that Jim’s not in the least bit interested. Let’s just think of them as they were.

Slade are all mercifully still with us. Please get together one last time. Do Glastonbury & lift the country out of its misery. If only for a day. ##TakeMeBakHome

Another little scrapbook collage.

Jon knows. I occasionally may need to read things twice to know what he’s talking about, but Jon knows. Great writer. Up there with the likes of NICK KENT in my book. @JonSavage258

Looks like one of your old reviews, Mark. @RecCollMag @NinaAntonia @Paytress

Might give this a whirl today…

The Riverman himself @Feargal_Sharkey