Angelic Upstarts
Formed in 1977 in South Shields, north-east England, Angelic Upstarts are a
British punk rock and oi! band. Founding members Thomas "Mensi" Mensforth, Brian
Hayes, Decca Wade, and Mond were inspired to form a group after seeing The
Clash's 1977 summer concert and wanted to express their socialist political
beliefs through music. Angelic Upstarts initially gained attention with their
first single "The Murder of Liddle Towers", a controversial song about police
brutality that sparked legal threats and local bans. Despite this, their
self-released single caught the attention of Smal...
SolidarityAngelic Upstarts
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SoldierAngelic Upstarts
The EMI Years
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We Gotta Get Out of This PlaceAngelic Upstarts
We Gotta Get Out Of This Place
Kids on the StreetAngelic Upstarts
The EMI Years
Machine Gun KellyAngelic Upstarts
Live from the Justice League
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White Riot
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