TV Smith + Billy Liar

TV Smith was founder member, singer and songwriter for the Adverts, who formed in late 1976, and were one of the leading bands in the first wave of British punk rock. In early 1977 they performed regularly at the newly-opened Roxy Club in London, and gained cult success with the Stiff Records single "One Chord Wonders." Their next release, "Gary Gilmore's Eyes" became a top twenty hit record, leading to radio and TV appearances and extensive media interest. A further single, “No Time To Be 21,” also entered the charts, and the band spent the rest of the year playing live, including major tours with The Damned and Iggy Pop. The album that followed in early 1978, "Crossing the Red Sea with the Adverts," is still considered a genuine classic of the era and is often cited as one of the twenty best punk albums ever released.

Billy Liar is going from strength to strength as a solo artist and the leader of his own band. Be sure to get and catch him here at home in Bannermans.

You may also like the following events from Bannermans Bar:

• This Saturday, 3rd January, 08:00 pm, The Fauves + The Frauds + Stoaters in Edinburgh
• Happening on, 16th January, 08:00 pm, Famous Monsters- The UK's No.1 Misfits Tribute + A Murder Of Crows in Edinburgh
• Happening on, 29th January, 07:30 pm, Paulie Boy Blues & The Yorkshire Puddings in Edinburgh

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