The Slits at Alexandra Palace, London, 1980

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Permalink Reply by Michael Anderson on June 7, 2023 at 13:48

Sadly not but I used to work with Viv Albertine’s mum Kay

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Permalink Reply by Gordon T on June 7, 2023 at 14:20

Michael, you may very well be aware, but Viv Albertine's 2018 book 'To Throw Away Unopened' is a memoir that addresses her complicated relationship with her mother, father and sister. The title is what her mother wrote on a sports bag containing her diaries, by the way.

Stroud Green & Harringay Library has a copy.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Anderson on June 7, 2023 at 15:42

I’ve read “Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys” but ont the one you mention. That’s for the tip Gordon

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Permalink Reply by Alan Denney on June 9, 2023 at 11:40

This was the Beat The Blues festival, an anti-tory event organised by the Morning Star/CPGB. A memorable set by John Cooper Clarke! I took some photos https://flic.kr/s/aHsiVjajwY 

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Permalink Reply by Liz on June 9, 2023 at 11:44

These photos are great Alan! 

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Permalink Reply by Alan Denney on June 9, 2023 at 18:39

Thanks Liz! 

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Permalink Reply by Straw Cat on July 1, 2023 at 0:06

I was indeed there and ah yes, I remember it well ...

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