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Were The Riots the ones that inspired Eddy Grant to write "Electric Avenue"?

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I think so (Brixton not Toxteth of course).

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When you mentioned 'new breed of bands who sang about sexual politics and feminism' my first thought was the Au Pairs.

Delta 5 are new to me so thanks for introducing them through your post.

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As I recall, people tended to talk about those two bands as part of the same movement.

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Love the social context of the royal wedding and the Toxteth riots. And the Lady Di blouses everywhere! The music blends with the times.

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The best!

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