Poison Girls - Total Exposure

On this date in 1981, Poison Girls released their third album of their own, Total Exposure. It was a thirteen track live album recorded July 5, 1981. It included a live version of the single, "Bully Boys". The Brighton, England punk band was fronted by female singer Vi Subversa but was not an all-girl band, despite their name. They disbanded in 1989.



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Happy Birthday!

Martin Cooper of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark turns 51 today.


Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, clockwise from bottom left:
Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Martin Cooper and Malcolm Holmes

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Colin Newman - B

On this date in 1980, Colin Newman released his debut solo single, "B". It was supported by "The Classic Remains" and "Alone On Piano". The A side appeared on his debut solo album, A-Z. The other tracks did not but were added when the album was re-released on CD. The guitarist and vocalist for punk/post punk band Wire did not slow down when the band was put on hiatus. He released a series of solo albums before rejoining the band when it became active again. Colin Newman's solo work was more experimental than Wire's sound.



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