My head is busrtin' with memories here , Was a regular in the Bungalow , used to travel in from Wishy (Wishaw). Paisley Punks were fckn great bunch of folk , Best days of my life without exception.
We held a RAR gig in Prestwick and invited the Fegs to come down, 1978 I think. The Ayr and Prestwick punks didn’t take to the paisley punks and a riot ensued. Brilliant fun, loved being a teenager in the punk era 😊
Thanks everyone for doing this. Was at the Bungalow all the time. Pity no interview with Joe of The Fegs and Defiant Pose, anyone know what happened to him?
I hope Paisley in the future can capture some type of magic in the town centre, it's been pretty dire over the past few years. Interesting documentary.
I recall Calum, from Defiant Pose, asking us if they could put in a concert at their school Assembly Hall - Merksworth High. I said that if we can convince the Jannie - John McAusland - we would think about it. John was up for it, so Calum and his band and another couple of local bands had their first live performance at Merksworth. A great night and not a bit of bother. I even did a promo article for Defiant Pose, claiming they had supported Sex Pistols in London. Happy times.
please watch and share it out there ---Fire Exit will see you at The Bungalow Bar in Paisley on Friday 17th December for our 45 year celebrations show .
My memory. The idea that punk was banned in Glasgow is a fantasy. Some named punk bands had problems with the council but the clue as to why Paisley became popular is the prices on the tickets. Glasgow pubs weren't allowed to charge an entrance fee. So bands played in Paisley, Johnstone and Greenock.
I saw a comment on a video the other day by someone looking down at Scotland through their nose and dismissing it for not having any punk bands of their own apart from the Exploited, who it was thought were basically the only punk band Scotland ever produced, any others were presumably too shit to get a gig or they only existed for a month before disbanding and becoming a New Romantic band, I say New Romantic because Scottish people were not clever enough to retain any reference of punk before 1981 in their momeries, collectively or individually. To say it was dismissive would be an understatement. The whole point of putting anyone who read right through the above is to say that I wished I had known about this 'Paisley Punk' video before because I could of thrown it virtually at that ignorant comment as a response, and it would of looked and read better than the three bands I mentioned to prove my point. I should of commented when I was at home because I have records/singles and a couple of tracks on compilations by around ren bands. But that still only scratches the surface because Scotland was good at making punk bands, "some I assume we're very fine bands, some were shit" (on both sides of the border) - that was my Donald Trump Punk joke btw. Oh, and yes, he's a wanker.
yes there were many scottish punk bands around 79-81 in most mid sized towns. Ayr had about 4 punk banks (Paisley had about 15 from what I understand). These bands weren't famous, but they were important in their local scene. Most members were just 17 - 20 years old.
Saw many bands in the Bungalow and more than a few at the Silver thread when still a schoolboy. Otherwise, I see more than a few familiar faces and caught a glimpse of myself (dyed red hair) and waving the the camera @ 3:14. Didn’t hear any mention of Listen ( record shop) opposite Paisley museum & library which is where I began hanging out. Otherwise, got to mention my old GF Karen D, Stevie G ( who I spotted in the same frame) and Jaz C. Also, got to mention James C( Crawford) who I knew since primary school and a DP founding member on Bass.......
Fine Lines: Vocals: Frank Judge, Lead Guitar: Graham Devlin, Guitar and Keyboards: Graeme Thompson (Pincil), Drums: Calum MacGregor! Can anyone remember who the bass player was?
@@gerryrodden1983 Hi Gerry, No I did not mean Derek Gillespie (He played in another band with my brother Graham), I mean the bass player who played with Fine Lines. Wow, I thought Deeks migrated to Australia! Good to hear that he playing in Fire Exit now.
When the record shops in Paisley were mentioned ,I simply could`nt believe the most important one of them all was omitted ........LISTEN .FFS schoolboy error there .
Weren’t the Dyalectics from Glasgow? I seem to remember they were. Whilst, , Parky (vocals) got whisked away after revealing his Waffen SS uniform onstage. Don’t think Kayes or the Police were too pleased about that. Meantime, I seem to remember John Mc Guire ( Glasgow- London Blitz boy) looking trendy, if not resplendent, in his black suit & guitar. Unfortunately, as KD later told me, they has turned down his amp, such was the racket.....
Well put together documentary, was fun taking part.
My head is busrtin' with memories here , Was a regular in the Bungalow , used to travel in from Wishy (Wishaw). Paisley Punks were fckn great bunch of folk , Best days of my life without exception.
We held a RAR gig in Prestwick and invited the Fegs to come down, 1978 I think. The Ayr and Prestwick punks didn’t take to the paisley punks and a riot ensued. Brilliant fun, loved being a teenager in the punk era 😊
thank you guys for putting this together and giving us the opportunity to tell part of the story enjoyed participating
Thanks everyone for doing this. Was at the Bungalow all the time.
Pity no interview with Joe of The Fegs and Defiant Pose, anyone know what happened to him?
He's fine.
I hope Paisley in the future can capture some type of magic in the town centre, it's been pretty dire over the past few years. Interesting documentary.
"John - Bass Player"? Better known to everyone here as 'Spam' :)
Nice to see Spam again. (aka John the Bass player) Missin him. All of us were at that Feegie Park gig.
I wan't a punk but remember going to see my young brother who played the drums with defiant pose was best night I had the crowd was amazing
I recall Calum, from Defiant Pose, asking us if they could put in a concert at their school Assembly Hall - Merksworth High. I said that if we can convince the Jannie - John McAusland - we would think about it. John was up for it, so Calum and his band and another couple of local bands had their first live performance at Merksworth. A great night and not a bit of bother. I even did a promo article for Defiant Pose, claiming they had supported Sex Pistols in London. Happy times.
please watch and share it out there ---Fire Exit will see you at The Bungalow Bar in Paisley on Friday 17th December for our 45 year celebrations show .
Great upload 👌👍
Spam Bro 8 mins in.. died 2021 not long after video was made .. magic big bro was talented bass player 🎸🎶🤸🏽♂️🧨
Missin him x
Good to see linwood get a mention
not Excess Discharge XS Discharge-had their excellent "Fuck The polis" 7" sent to me in Dublin eons ago in early '80's great band.
My memory. The idea that punk was banned in Glasgow is a fantasy. Some named punk bands had problems with the council but the clue as to why Paisley became popular is the prices on the tickets. Glasgow pubs weren't allowed to charge an entrance fee. So bands played in Paisley, Johnstone and Greenock.
I remember punks snithing glue evil stick . I copied them i was born 1970
Good stuff
I saw a comment on a video the other day by someone looking down at Scotland through their nose and dismissing it for not having any punk bands of their own apart from the Exploited, who it was thought were basically the only punk band Scotland ever produced, any others were presumably too shit to get a gig or they only existed for a month before disbanding and becoming a New Romantic band, I say New Romantic because Scottish people were not clever enough to retain any reference of punk before 1981 in their momeries, collectively or individually. To say it was dismissive would be an understatement.
The whole point of putting anyone who read right through the above is to say that I wished I had known about this 'Paisley Punk' video before because I could of thrown it virtually at that ignorant comment as a response, and it would of looked and read better than the three bands I mentioned to prove my point.
I should of commented when I was at home because I have records/singles and a couple of tracks on compilations by around ren bands. But that still only scratches the surface because Scotland was good at making punk bands, "some I assume we're very fine bands, some were shit" (on both sides of the border) - that was my Donald Trump Punk joke btw. Oh, and yes, he's a wanker.
yes there were many scottish punk bands around 79-81 in most mid sized towns. Ayr had about 4 punk banks (Paisley had about 15 from what I understand). These bands weren't famous, but they were important in their local scene. Most members were just 17 - 20 years old.
Saw many bands in the Bungalow and more than a few at the Silver thread when still a schoolboy. Otherwise, I see more than a few familiar faces and caught a glimpse of myself (dyed red hair) and waving the the camera @ 3:14. Didn’t hear any mention of Listen ( record shop) opposite Paisley museum & library which is where I began hanging out. Otherwise, got to mention my old GF Karen D, Stevie G ( who I spotted in the same frame) and Jaz C. Also, got to mention James C( Crawford) who I knew since primary school and a DP founding member on Bass.......
Fine Lines: Vocals: Frank Judge, Lead Guitar: Graham Devlin, Guitar and Keyboards: Graeme Thompson (Pincil), Drums: Calum MacGregor! Can anyone remember who the bass player was?
yes he now plays with us in Fire Exit - Deek Derek Gillespie
@@gerryrodden1983 Hi Gerry, No I did not mean Derek Gillespie (He played in another band with my brother Graham), I mean the bass player who played with Fine Lines. Wow, I thought Deeks migrated to Australia! Good to hear that he playing in Fire Exit now.
@@alistairdevlin1465 Hi mate oh I cant remember , great to hear from you link up on Friends who like Fire Exit fb page :)
@@alistairdevlin1465 i spoke to Deek he was bass player with them then a girl joined but it wasnt Linda Seggie who played with us in The Pencils ..
and describing The Boomtown rats correctly as puNk which they were initially WELL DONE,GREAT PIECE.
xs discharge is still going ....chik and paddy stilll alive and well were looking for our old drummers , for a reunion of the good aldays
Ye olde Machete Shuffle and Buildings of the 70’s. Did you move on from Punk afterwards?
When the record shops in Paisley were mentioned ,I simply could`nt believe the most important one of them all was omitted ........LISTEN .FFS schoolboy error there .
Stereo one in moss st best shop
@@brian3174 Stereo 1 was`nt even open during the Punk era .
Weren’t the Dyalectics from Glasgow? I seem to remember they were. Whilst, , Parky (vocals) got whisked away after revealing his Waffen SS uniform onstage. Don’t think Kayes or the Police were too pleased about that. Meantime, I seem to remember John Mc Guire ( Glasgow- London Blitz boy) looking trendy, if not resplendent, in his black suit & guitar. Unfortunately, as KD later told me, they has turned down his amp, such was the racket.....
upstarts n rejects in paisley great gigs 👍
Slaughter and The Dogs fantastic
Take a drink every time you see Chad 🤣
Is Chad still around ?
@@sunnygovan7 yeep still kicking.x
Wrong people interviewed there, Louden and Spam apart…