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Genre: Punk
Location LONDON, London and South East, Un
Profile Views: 670771
Last Login: 5/25/2012
Member Since 8/28/2006
Website www.uksubs.com
Record Label New Red Archives, Time & Matter Recs, Captain Oi
Type of Label Indie
Bio
Incredibly, 2010 marked the fifth decade in which the U.K. Subs had continually graced the Punk Rock scene. Inspired by the Damned at the birth of British Punk, the now equally legendary Charlie Harper formed the Subs out of his then R&B outfit The Marauders, late in 1976. Starting out as The Subversives, the name was shortened to The Subs and then changed to U.K. Subs, with the prefix taken from the first Sex Pistols single Anarchy In The U.K. October 1977 saw Charlie joined by Nicky Garratt on guitar, and it was the Harper/Garratt song writing partnership that would go on to collaborate on what is recognised as the bands most revered work. Through 1977 and 1978 the band played shows all over London including the infamous Roxy punk club, building up a fiercely loyal and sizeable following. Their first 'recorded' output was on the Farewell To The Roxy LP. This bought them to the attention of John Peel who was obviously impressed enough to offer to finance their first single. However, City Records ended up releasing their first brilliant single, C.I.D, in September 1978. It became a huge indie number 1 hit. In 1979, they signed to Gem Records via RCA and surprised everyone by becoming one of the most consistently and visibly successful punk bands, with seven consecutive UK Top 30 hits between 1979-81 (Stranglehold, Tomorrows Girls, She's Not There, Warhead, Teenage, Party In Paris and Keep On Running). They also scored two UK top ten albums (Brand New Age and Crash Course), establishing themselves throughout the world with a heavy touring schedule that still continues to this day. Led by the indefatigable Charlie Harper (now venerated as the godfather of UK punk) the band has continued and thrived, through various line-ups and record companies. 2010 saw the band record their 'W' album, as they neared their quest to be the first band to release their official albums alphabetically A to Z! Touring worldwide for 30 plus years, they maintain and pioneer the true spirit of punk rock, without the compromise and watering-down that has affected so many of their contemporaries. There has never been any division of fan and band with the Subs, and Charlie's unrelenting love of his audience and music shines through. This is something that galvanized listeners of Steve Lamacq's BBC 6music show to hoist the band high as the most respected of Punk 'icons', to win the 2010 Punk World Cup. 2011 saw the eagerly anticipated new album WORK IN PROGRESS released on Captain Oi! Records to a crescendo of critical acclaim. The year is already nearly fully booked with dates worldwide as the band continues to entertain and amaze with their powerful live shows. Like a vintage wine – the U.K. Subs just get better and better.
Members
The current line-ups are: UK / Europe: - Charlie Harper - vocals, Jet - guitar, Alvin Gibbs - bass, Jamie Oliver - drums USA / Canada : - Charlie Harper - vocals, Nicky Garratt - guitar, Alvin Gibbs - bass, Jamie Oliver - drums.
Influences
The Damned
Sounds Like
A punk rock band playing the blues

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Bio

Incredibly, 2010 marked the fifth decade in which the U.K. Subs had continually graced the Punk Rock scene. Inspired by the Damned at the birth of British Punk, the now equally legendary Charlie Harper formed the Subs out of his then R&B outfit The Marauders, late in 1976.
Starting out as The Subversives, the name was shortened to The Subs and then changed to U.K. Subs, with the prefix taken from the first Sex Pistols single Anarchy In The U.K.
October 1977 saw Charlie joined by Nicky Garratt on guitar, and it was the Harper/Garratt song writing partnership that would go on to collaborate on what is recognised as the bands most revered work. Through 1977 and 1978 the band played shows all over London including the infamous Roxy punk club, building up a fiercely loyal and sizeable following. Their first ‘recorded’ output was on the Farewell To The Roxy LP.
This bought them to the attention of John Peel who was obviously impressed enough to offer to finance their first single. However, City Records ended up releasing their first brilliant single, C.I.D, in September 1978. It became a huge indie number 1 hit. In 1979, they signed to Gem Records via RCA and surprised everyone by becoming one of the most consistently and visibly successful punk bands, with seven consecutive UK Top 30 hits between 1979-81 (Stranglehold, Tomorrows Girls, She's Not There, Warhead, Teenage, Party In Paris and Keep On Running). They also scored two UK top ten albums (Brand New Age and Crash Course), establishing themselves throughout the world with a heavy touring schedule that still continues to this day.
Led by the indefatigable Charlie Harper (now venerated as the godfather of UK punk) the band has continued and thrived, through various line-ups and record companies. 2010 saw the band record their ‘W’ album, as they neared their quest to be the first band to release their official albums alphabetically A to Z!
Touring worldwide for 30 plus years, they maintain and pioneer the true spirit of punk rock, without the compromise and watering-down that has affected so many of their contemporaries. There has never been any division of fan and band with the Subs, and Charlie’s unrelenting love of his audience and music shines through. This is something that galvanized listeners of Steve Lamacq’s BBC 6music show to hoist the band high as the most respected of Punk ‘icons’, to win the 2010 Punk World Cup.
2011 saw the eagerly anticipated new album WORK IN PROGRESS released on Captain Oi! Records to a crescendo of critical acclaim. The year is already nearly fully booked with dates worldwide as the band continues to entertain and amaze with their powerful live shows.
Like a vintage wine – the U.K. Subs just get better and better.

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Member Since:

August 28, 2006

Members:

The current line-up's are:

UK / Europe:

Charlie Harper - vocals, Jet - guitar, Alvin Gibbs - bass, Jamie Oliver - drums

USA / Canada:

Charlie Harper - vocals, Nicky Garratt - guitar, Alvin Gibbs - bass, Jamie Oliver - drums...

Sounds Like:

A punk rock band playing the blues

Record Label:

New Red Archives, Dirty Punk Records, Combat Rock, T&M Recordings, Captain Oi

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Upcoming Gigs

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WE TRY TO MAKE THIS PAGE AS UP TO DATE AS POSSIBLE, BUT ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE VENUE BEFORE TRAVELLING.
GIGS DO SOMETIMES GET CANCELLED AT SHORT NOTICE!

If you are putting on a gig and want to add some info email us with the details. You can also send in flyers which we'll post on this page. Free advertising!

IF YOU ARE IN A BAND AND WANT TO SUPPORT THE UK SUBS CONTACT THE VENUE/PROMOTER. THE UK SUBS HAVE NO SAY WHO GETS SUPPORT SLOTS

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..May 2012..

Line up:
Charlie Harper - Vocals, Jet - Guitar, Alvin Gibbs - Bass, Jamie Oliver - Drums

03: The Leopard, Doncaster, England
04: The Victoria Inn, Derby, England (Venue change, was The Old Bell)
05: Punk Alldayer, Hog And Hosper, Pontypool, Wales
10: Trillians, Newcastle, England
11: Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, Scotland
12: Café Drummonds, Aberdeen, Scotland
13: MoHo Live, Manchester, England
17: 100 Club, London, England
18: Sub89, Reading, England
19: Fleece, Bristol, England (LIVE BROADCAST - Click on banner)

24: The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes, England
25: The Agincourt, Camberley, England (CANCELLED)
26: The Hydrant, Brighton, England
31: The Nags Head, High Wycombe, England

..June 2012..

Line up:
Charlie Harper - Vocals, Jet - Guitar, Alvin Gibbs - Bass, Jamie Oliver - Drums

01: Club Revolution, Peterborough, England
02: Lock 42, Leicester, England
03: The Last Jubilee Festival, Bath Racecourse, Bath, England
05: o2 Academy, Bournemouth, England (support to NOFX)
07: Eric's Club, Liverpool, England
08: Yardbirds Rock Club, Grimsby, England
09: Piper Club, Hull, England
14: Underground, Plymouth, England
15: Palladium Club, Bideford, England
16: South Parade Pier, Southsea (Portsmouth), England
21: The Robin 2, Wolverhampton, England
22: Brookland's Bar, Batley, England
23: Dreadnought Rock, Bathgate, Scotland
24: Ma Nelson's, 'Out Of Control - Belfast Punk Festival', Northern Ireland (CANCELLED - 31/3/12)
28: Rushden Athletic Working Mens Club, Rushden, England
29: The Maze, Nottingham, England

..July 2012..

Line up:
Charlie Harper - Vocals, Jet - Guitar, Alvin Gibbs - Bass, Jamie Oliver - Drums

01: The Three Tuns, Gateshead, England
05: The Peel, Kingston, England
06: Coburgs, Ryde, Isle of Wight, England
07: King Edward VII, Norwich, England
12: The Vic, Swindon, England
13: Electric Palace, Bridport, England
14: The Castle, Isle of Sheppey, England
28: Rock & Blues Custom Show, Pentrich, England