Monthly Archives: January 2014

1980 – Sandinista! – The Clash

Posted on January 27, 2014 by grooveware

Over the summer of 1980 I managed to get a job for a couple of weeks in a brewery again. This time it was at Bass Charring ton on Claywheels Lane. I had to start around six every morning so … Continue reading →

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1980 – It’s Alive – Ramones

Posted on January 19, 2014 by grooveware

Third year students at Ripon who wanted to live in college were given their own room and, of course, mine was back in the chaos that was Owen House. The only disadvantage was that I no longer had a record … Continue reading →

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1979 – The B52’s

Posted on January 9, 2014 by grooveware

Friday afternoons were regularly spent sitting in the television room of either Owen House or, when we were out in digs, the main college lounge, watching old, black and white films. We howled with laughter at lines such as, “Do … Continue reading →

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1979 – Fast Product: The First Year Plan F11

Posted on January 5, 2014 by grooveware

Both John (hi-fi system) and Robert (big, fairly hairy bloke) had cars with them at college so the three of us spent a lot of time, particularly at the weekend, going on what became known as “Booze-cruises”. These involved getting … Continue reading →

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