A one double-bill by The Skids and Spear of Destiny finds its way to Bedford Corn Exchange stage this week.
The two bonafide punk rock heavyweights will be playing together on Sunday (May 27).
Here's the history recap...
Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan came together as The Skids back in 1977 in Dunfermline, Scotland.
They released an independent single, came to the attention of John Peel, supported The Clash and then inked a deal with Virgin Records in 1978. Singles were ‘Sweet Surburbia’, ‘The Saints are Coming’ and ‘Into the Valley’ - the latter reaching the UK Top Ten in early 1979, followed.
Their seminal debut album ‘Scared to Dance’; came out in 1979 and was followed by two more chart singles – ‘Masquerade’ and ‘Working for the Yankee Dollar’.
Both singles were taken from the Bill Nelson produced second album ‘Days in Europa’.
The album also featured Rusty Egan of Rich Kids & Visage fame after the departure of Tom Kellichan.
Two more albums followed before the band split and Stuart Adamson went on to have worldwide success with Big Country.
Fast forward to 2018 and with a new album recorded and ready to go, this is the band’s first tour in 40 years.
The response has been phenomenal.
Very special guest for the evening, performing together as a one-off are Spear of Destiny.
Following a busy 2017, cult post-punk band Theatre of Hate front man the legendary Kirk Brandon revives his other timeless moniker Spear of Destiny for 2018.
With 13 albums to their name and vast collection of classic tracks SOD never stand still and are looking to release new material in 2018 - some of which of which will feature at this weekend's show.
As very special guests Spear of Destiny will be playing a full set and will take to the stage at 7.30pm sharp with the doors now opening 30 minutes earlier than originally advertised - at 7pm.
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