1977 May 16

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Manchester's masters of talcum powder punk, release their debut single this week in Manchester on the local independent Rabid Record label. The "A" side is "Cranked Up Really High," a truly rabid track which glorifys being pumped up on amphetimines. The band who feature - Wayne Barret on vocals, Mike Rossi on guitar, Zip Bates on bass and "The Mad Muffett" (a.k.a. Eric Grantham) on drums. This debut is made with the highest hopes of success as there is already a contact for the Slaughter & The Dogs fan club on the sleeve. For a review go here

Slaughter & The Dogs liked a bit of ruff - (Dont care collection)

Zip Bates, Mad Muffet, Wayne Barrett and Mick Rossi of Slaughter & The Dogs celebrating their debut.

48 Hours, play one more gig tonight before changing their name to 999. They have been through a few names changes before this, including The Dials and The Frantics. They are currently playing a Monday night residency at the Hope & Anchor pub in Islington, London admission is FREE.

Buzzcocks, Subway Sect, The Slits

play Swansea University tonight.

THE DAMNED

The Adverts

play Stafford Top Of The World tonight.

The Damned's John Peel radio session (recorded Recorded 10/05/1977) is broadcast tonight featuring Sick Of Being Sick · Stretcher Case Baby · Fan Club · Feel The Pain

Sid Vicious finally made his signature on the Virgin contract today. His presence in hospital had made the whole signing process low-key.

Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers are in Olympic Studios, Barnes, UK, mixing 'All By Myself' and 'Get Off The Phone', the engineer marks on the tape box as the title: '2 downers before the overdubs'.