Does exactly what it says on the tin. Some of the nonsense contained herein may be very loosely related to The Sisters of Mercy, but I wouldn't bet your PayPal account on it. In keeping with the internet's general theme nothing written here should be taken as Gospel: over three quarters of it is utter gibberish, and most of the forum's denizens haven't spoken to another human being face-to-face for decades. Don't worry your pretty little heads about it. Above all else, remember this: You don't have to stay forever. I will understand.
MADE IN UK –
10 years of British Pop 76-86
BY JANETTE BECKMAN
IN ASSOCIATION WITH SONY ERICSSON
4 TH JUNE – 17 TH JULY
Cast your mind back to the social, political & musical mayhem of the late 70's… back to a time where bands were interesting; music was changing; and minds were being challenged... a time when Britain's musical achievements stretched further than reality TV programmes... a time when British music pushed the boundaries of conscience, fashion and good taste... Renowned music photographer Janette Beckman takes us on a photographic journey though the annals of music history as she celebrates the iconic acts of the 1970s and 80s in a stunning new photographic exhibition, Made in UK : 10 years of British pop ’76 – ’86, at London’s Proud Galleries this June.
Featuring over 90 images, many never seen before in the UK, Made in UK: 10 years of British pop ’76 – ’86, captures the icons of an era where the British music scene set the agenda for the world to follow. Pictures include the The Police, The Clash, Culture Club, Spandau Ballet, The Jam, The Raincoats, The Ramones and Debbie Harry as they made the transition
from the London club scene to international acclaim. Made in UK : 10 years of British pop ’76 – ’86 contains classic on stage photographs and studio shoots as well as offering the opportunity to enjoy more intimate moments with some of music’s most enduring personalities including Johnny Rotten at home in Ladbrook Grove, early pictures of Sting, the Raincoats rehearsing in a basement and Paul Weller with his own idol, Pete Townsend.
Beckman’s photographs not only pay tribute to some of popular music’s most influential acts but they also capture the street style and fashion trends that left an indelible mark on the fashion consciousness - from the mods and rockers, to the punks and the New Romantics.
Made in UK : 10 years of British pop ’76 – ’86 offers the chance to revisit one of the most distinctive, fast moving periods in the history of modern music and documents the evolution from rouge to safety pins to pirate
hats which took place in under six years.
"And when you start to think about death, you start to think about what's after it. And then you start hoping there is a God. For me, it's a frightening thought to go nowhere".
~ Peter Steele
"And when you start to think about death, you start to think about what's after it. And then you start hoping there is a God. For me, it's a frightening thought to go nowhere".
~ Peter Steele
Tell me about it. I just got me a lovely Gen X poster for my office wall (I thought one of the half-naked Billys would be going a little too far), but I'm gonna try to steal this one anyway. *slurp*
The picture of Billy Idol brings to mind the bedroom mirror, Mony Mony, an air guitar, my double tape deck, and a comment the other evening from Mrs TC.
"What is air guitar and why is it important to men?"
she asked.
This is what my brain did:
1. Opened mouth as if to commence answer
2. Invoked temporary baffled mute switch
3. Began to install Male Domain Non-Disclosure to The Other Side Defence System
4. Considered whether now was time for an education
5. Smiled
6. Opened mouth to say never mind
7. Triggered auto mute again
8. Said "Never"
9. Initiated stand-up from sofa response
10. Slumped back into cushion and said "just don't"
Hair guitar is another thing Thrash, as you well know, let's not spill any more beans in front of the womenfolk.
"And when you start to think about death, you start to think about what's after it. And then you start hoping there is a God. For me, it's a frightening thought to go nowhere".
~ Peter Steele
