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The Anti-Nowhere League is a UK Punk band formed in 1980, by lead singer Animal (real name Nick Kulmer) and rhythm guitarist Magoo (real name Chris Exall), with Bones on Drums and Baggy Elvy on Bass. Their first gig was at Tunbridge Wells, on the day of the annual carnival, at which they promptly got arrested. This led to their first press coverage with the local newspaper describing their gig as a ‘cacophany of noise’. In 1981, Gooky (who left the same year), Hopper and Clive “Winston” Blake came in on Lead Guitar, Drums and Bass respectively, although Hopper was quickly replaced with PJ (‘Persian John’) (real name Djahanshah Aghssa). They managed to get a slot in the Apocylypse tour along with The Exploited, Chron Gen and Anti Pasti. This led to them signing to John Curd’s record label WXYZ, with Curd and Chris Gabrin co-managing the band.
Later that year, they also opened for The Damned on a short tour round the north of England. November 1981 saw the release of their first single, a cover version of Ralph McTell’s ‘Streets of London’, with the song that was to become the group’s anthem, ‘So What’ on the B side.
In 1982, things were looking good for the band, with the ‘So What Tour’ in the company of such groups as Chelsea, Chron Gen and the Defects, and the release of their debut album We Are…The League. However, the Obscene Publications Squad seized all copies of their records, which were removed from shops and they were banned from TV and Radio. To top it all, they were thrown out of the Top Of The Pops studio…just because Animal happened to be carrying a 3ft axe around with him! However the year finished on a high, with the ‘Hardcore Storms America’ tour with the UK Subs.
Later that year, they also opened for The Damned on a short tour round the north of England. November 1981 saw the release of their first single, a cover version of Ralph McTell’s ‘Streets of London’, with the song that was to become the group’s anthem, ‘So What’ on the B side.
In 1982, things were looking good for the band, with the ‘So What Tour’ in the company of such groups as Chelsea, Chron Gen and the Defects, and the release of their debut album We Are…The League. However, the Obscene Publications Squad seized all copies of their records, which were removed from shops and they were banned from TV and Radio. To top it all, they were thrown out of the Top Of The Pops studio…just because Animal happened to be carrying a 3ft axe around with him! However the year finished on a high, with the ‘Hardcore Storms America’ tour with the UK Subs.
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Animal
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Woman
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For You
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I Hate People
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We're the League
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Snowman
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World War III
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(We Will Not) Remember You
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Out on the Wasteland
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Nowhere Man
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We Are the League
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Let's Break the Law
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fuckxyeahh wrote:
Great band. Animal turns me on. haha
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bristlecities wrote:
just saw them live in houston, TX. great show!
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ANARCHIAORBUST9 wrote:
fuck fuck fuckitty fuck fuck, rampton rejects rule K.O.
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Pryde wrote:
Please vote for COCK SPARRER in The British Rock Artists League!
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wujtruj wrote:
finally someone puts out a record that really deals with modern world problems - I mean "Pig Iron". COOL!
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tonypyellow wrote:
best band to come out of the uk
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arthur1921 wrote:
I HAVE NO FEAR, THE NEW AGE IS HERE
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The Anti-Nowhere League group finally has an icon. Join and discuss the band!
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JohnathanHock wrote:
Did you guys hear the new leaked tracks? Leaked Tracks
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Did you guys hear the new leaked tracks? Leaked Tracks
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Did you guys hear the new leaked tracks? Leaked Tracks
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punkster1976 wrote:
NOEL EDMUNDS PAID OUT TO GET THEM STARTED YOU KNOW WAY BACK IN 1981
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Casualties_army wrote:
Great last night In Glasgow. I can't believe how under-rated these guys are
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Daytrippera wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/British+Music+Addicts/
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BloodyMary69 wrote:
<3
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Casualties_army wrote:
Fantastic band
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s676767 wrote:
NOT YOU SWEETHEART!
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s676767 wrote:
FUCKIN HATE!
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s676767 wrote:
so fucking wot?........................i'm a cockney reject......................east london run y'all
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IndieTickets wrote:
Advance tickets for Riot Fest 2008 featuring ALL, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Casualties, Leftover Crack, TSOL, Anti Nowhere League and more are available now! http://congresstheater.indietickets.com
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