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The Epileptics
12+ albums
anarcho-punkpunkanarcho punkpoliticalpunk rock
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The Epileptics (Colin Latter - vocals, Clive Griffiths - guitar, Derek Birkett - bass and Richard Coveney - drums) were originally going to be called The Epileptic Fits, a name suggested by Colin’s mum, but the band decided that The Epileptics sounded better. Early in 1978, the fledgling band practised in Clive’s bedroom. Self-penned songs such as “Dear Deirdre”, “I Wanna Give You A ‘69” and “Who’s Chasing Who” were soon put together, and the foursome announced their presence in their home town of Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire that summer with spray-painted graffiti . Together with their name, they had a logo and a slogan - ‘Smash Guitar Solos‘ - which attracted my interest in a big way. I’d previously been guitarist with the band The Darlex, but as soon as I saw the Epileptics’ DIY publicity campaign I was impressed and wanted a part of their action. First, I had to find out who they were… The Triad Centre was a great place to see bands and just hang around with other punks from Harlow, including members of the Sods and Newtown Neurotics, and surrounding areas. I asked around and was pointed in Col and Rich’s direction; I went over and said “If you ever need a guitarist, let me know.” Coincidentally, Clive was about to leave and go to college, so they told me to come along the following Saturday to one of their rehearsals. I did, and I was in! They had already played two gigs - one at Triad in August, and one at London’s Covent Garden with Crass - but needed new
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77121970's (Were Made In Hong Kong) - Spiderleg Version
7553System Rejects
7304Hitler's Still A Nazi
6735Hitler's Still a Nazi / War Crimes - Spiderleg Version
4956Two Years Too Late
4807Tube Disaster
4548What Have You Got to Smile About?
4199System Rejects - Spiderleg Version
26910What Have You Got to Smile Abo
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