RETROPOPIC 820 - THE UK SUBS: EARLIEST DAYS & CLASSIC SONGS featuring frontman Charlie Harper
Charlie Harper of The UK Subs talks with The Saint of RETROPOPIC RADIO about his earliest days in music as well as the earliet days of The UK Subs!
What are Charlie's memories of embracing rock n roll in the 50s? During the time he embraced pub rock with his group The Marauders, how did Charlie discover the London night club Chaguaramas which morphed into The Roxy? Why was Charlie resistant to playing punk initially? What are Charlie's first memories of hearing The Ramones? Experiencing this first hand what was behind the punk safety pin phenomena first of all? How did The UK Subs first of all come onto the radar of John Peel? Why did Nicky Garratt disregard 'Warhead' first of all? Why did the pull of America cause problems in retaining group members? What idea did Charlie have for 'Stranglehold'? How does Charlie see that there is a message in the music with The Subs?
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9-17yrs ~listening to my mother's rock 'n roll records, all on here'. Buying the Chuck stuff, going to the Youth Club, dancing, watching TOTP's and through to these Subs and co tracks, all on here' with the beer and cheer. It's a great feeling, Thank you , you've totally captured it ! - (59yrs) ' rock n roll :)