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As far as “the events of last tour “ , I think you probably referring to fights between Nazis and anti Nazis that happened in Leeds at more political gigs. Not sure of specifics but seem to remember it was an issue with GOF

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Ahh, what memories of life and soul saving shows. Razor blade guitar riffs! Love is like anthrax.

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Feb 23Liked by Penny Kiley

I had no clue this Idles song was related to Gang of Four: https://youtu.be/JyuItb3SX9o?si=_UOZwHr0kNNNn69f

Part of the problem with streaming is it is very easy to hear great music but less easy to understand relationships sometimes.

Thanks for this article; lots of new-to-me records to explore!

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GOF a was unique, intelligent, grinding melodic Badass music/band!!

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Mar 3Liked by Penny Kiley

Love the way you wrote this one - poetic and sensory- feels like I’m there. gonna listen to hang of four soon …

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Mar 4Liked by Penny Kiley

Still remember seeing the Sheffield date on this tour, and of the hundreds (thousands?) of guitarists I've seen, before or since, I'd rate Andy Gill as the most innovative. Genius!

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