Formed in 1976, as the UK Subversives, in London, United Kingdom the original line up consisted of Harper, Nicky Garrett (guitar), Pete Davies (drums) and Paul Slack (bass), although the line-up of the band changed frequently. Their style combined the energy of punk and the rock and roll edge of the then thriving pub rock scene.
Early success was found with singles such as "Warhead", "I Live in a Car", and "Tomorrow's Girls", with several of their songs managing to enter the United Kingdom's Top Forty. Their biggest selling album came with 1980's Crash Course.
With the arrival of new bassist Alvin Gibbs and drummer Steve Roberts in the early 1980s, the songs took on a heavier sound, faster, better quality. But always the punk views. The band has continued to perform, being one of the last surviving bands of Britain's punk era. They have toured constantly over the years.
Now in 2015, with the addiition of Jet on guitar and Jamie Oliver on drums, UK Subs have just released their 25th studio album 'Yellow Leader' to a crescendo of critical acclaim, bringing the band to the final step in their 40 year old mission - to record and release every official album in alphabetical order from A to Z.
Early success was found with singles such as "Warhead", "I Live in a Car", and "Tomorrow's Girls", with several of their songs managing to enter the United Kingdom's Top Forty. Their biggest selling album came with 1980's Crash Course.
With the arrival of new bassist Alvin Gibbs and drummer Steve Roberts in the early 1980s, the songs took on a heavier sound, faster, better quality. But always the punk views. The band has continued to perform, being one of the last surviving bands of Britain's punk era. They have toured constantly over the years.
Now in 2015, with the addiition of Jet on guitar and Jamie Oliver on drums, UK Subs have just released their 25th studio album 'Yellow Leader' to a crescendo of critical acclaim, bringing the band to the final step in their 40 year old mission - to record and release every official album in alphabetical order from A to Z.
Punk Rock Punk British
Past Events
- Rebellion Festival 2021
- Rebellion Festival 2020
- The Great British Alternative Music Festival (Mar) 2019
- Rebellion Festival 2019
- The Great British Alternative Music Festival 2018
- Rebellion Festival 2018
- Nice & Sleazy 2018
- Bearded Theory 2018
- Scotland Calling 2018
- Rebellion Festival 2017
- The Great British Alternative Music Festival 2016
- The Great Northern Mod & Ska Festival 2016
- Rebellion Festival 2016
- Undercover Festival 2015
- Rebellion Festival 2015
- Rebellion Festival 2014
- Rebellion Festival 2013
- Durham Punk festival 2012
- Rebellion Festival 2012
- Solfest 2011
- Endorse It In Dorset 2011
- Rebellion Festival 2011
- Guilfest 2011