RETROPOPIC 1062 - THE STORY OF MENACE PART 4: 77 & THE SPLIT IN 78 Noel Martin & Paul Marko talk

Once again The Saint of RETROPOPIC RADIO talks with founder member Noel Martin and biographer of the group Paul Marko about the story of Menace with this time the focus is on the years 1977 & 1978.

How did a gig at the Roxy in 1977 for Menace lead to the release of their first single 'Screwed Up' on Miles Copeland's Illegal Records? How does Noel remember John Cale who produced Menace at a recording session? What was it like playing The Roxy, The Vortex & The Hope & Anchor in 77? How did the song GLC evolve from Morgan's lyrics directed towards a girl? Why was it natural for Noel to be the group's arranger? What were the circumstances that led to Menace moving from Illegal to Small Wonder? Why was GLC banned? What are Noel's thoughts on Menace never signing to a major label? Why did the atmosphere become more explosive playing live in 1978? What are Noel's thoughts on Illegal exercising their rights to release 'I Need Nothing'? Why did Menace split in 1978?

And there's more to come!