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Basta Roc
12+ albums
post-punkpunkGothicPost punkpostpunk
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Basta Roc are one of the best known of the High Wycombe based ‘post punk’ bands. With a gigging history of more than ten years they were regulars down The Nag’s Head, as well as venturing into London for dates at iconic venues such as The 100 Club, Dingwalls, Fulham Greyhound, Kentish Town’s Bull & Gate and The Mean Fiddler. The origins of Basta Roc can be traced back to 1981 when the remaining members of Xerox Dummies (formed in High Wycombe the summer of 1980) formed a new group with a line-up of John Fleming (vocals), Gareth Jones (guitar), Nathan Adams (guitar), Dominic O’Hara (bass) and Joe Scully (drums) – they were all teenagers at the time. Basta Roc recorded a debut single (Monument) in October 1981 for the Proto Noise label and this was aired on the John Peel show later that year. Artwork for the sleeve, including the distinctive Basta Roc logo were created by the hidden talents of guitarist Gareth Jones. Monument – 1981 single from Basta Roc – sleeve design by Gareth Jones A four track demo containing the tracks ‘Warrior’, ‘Moment of Madness’, ‘I’ve a Feeling’ and ‘Shattered Visions’ was laid down early in 1982 as they began to command a local following through their energetic live shows. Reviews at the time cited their influences as a heavily related to The Clash and Theatre of Hate while their hairdo’s were often described as ‘stunning’. Subtle line-up changes, plus vocal and instrument swopping followed though the 1980’s. Pete Colverd joining on guitar
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