40 Years Of Punk: Milton Keynes

Memories of the Rock Against Racism March and Concert 1978, Clash, X-Ray Spex, Steel Pulse, Tom Robinson Band. On the 30th of April 2024 it will be the 46th anniversary of the Rock Against Racism march and concert. The march congregated at Trafalgar Square then marched to Victoria Park with bands and entertainment. Here are four short interviews with people who were there on the day.  I share my story of the day and how I got there, Glenn O’halloran tells how he was already in touch with the Rock Against Racism team before the event, Richard Arridge shares his memories, I came across him whilst looking for photographs of the event and discovered his and he kindly allowed me to share them.  And last but not least Paul Welford (AKA Twiz).

Nick Oakley (Chimp) tells his brother Simon Oakley's (Si) Punk Story as he isn't here to tell it himself. 

I have been adding interviews with lots of punks for the Punk Stories podcast and a few folks have asked to hear mine.  Here is a few of my memories, not all of course as there just isn't enough time to fit it all in. 

Bone talks about Glam rock, brothel creepers from the catalogue and sewing his own punk clothing.  Alison Bancroft interviewing Chris (Bone) Reeves in 2024. Punk Stories.

Stevie talks about finding his place with punks, running away from home and belching on fizzy cider.  Alison Bancroft interviewing Stevie Martin in 2024. Punk Stories.

Alison Bancroft interviewing Lee Scriven in 2024. Punk Stories.  Lee talks about gigs, old school mates who 'made it', bands he helped create and slaughtering guinea pigs!

Alison Bancroft interviewing Dominic (Dom) in Feb 2024. Punk Stories.  Listen to Dom talk about discovering punk, gigs, bands,  hitchhiking and the zen of Crass guitarists. 

Alison Bancroft interviewing Darren Pugh (Dazzy) in 2024. Punk: Milton Keynes. 

Alison Bancroft interviewing Raymond Clay (Muppet) in 2016 for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes.

Alison Bancroft interviewing Nick Oakley in 2016 for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes. 

Alison Bancroft interviewing Will tricks in 2016 for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes.

Alison Bancroft interviewing Caz Tricks in 2016 for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes. 

Alison Bancroft interviewing Andy Ford (Fordy) for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes. 

Alison Bancroft interviewing Mark Jeavons in 2016 for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes for Living Archive. 

Alison Bancroft interviewing Tiggles (Tim Dunbabin) for 40 years of Punk, Milton Keynes. Interview for Living Archive 2016.

Alison Bancroft interviewing Sonya Julia for 40 years of Punk, Milton Keynes. Interview for Living Archive 2016.