Magazine clippings I used to cut out of newspapers and the music press back in my youth.
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Enz Split


The members of Split Enz feel it's time to try something new so they call it a day after 8 years together.

Countdown Magazine 1984.

The Vampire Lovers


Thanks to Axel for emailing over bit of music memorabilia on his band, local Brissie legends The Vampire Lovers, so have a read and relive some memories.

On The Street 1984.
RAM Magazine 1984.
The Daily Sun 1988.

Sid Vicious Dead

February the 2nd 1979, Sid Vicious is found dead in the Chelsea Hotel from an overdose of heroin.

Thanks to Bob from That Striped Sunlight Sound for this article.


The front page of The Brisbane Telegraph 1979.

Leif Garrett meets The Plasmatics


Leif Garrett having a great time with a few Plasmatics.
A classic photo.

About 1980.

4ZzZ Presents

4ZzZ Presents a barrage of bands at The Aussie Nash in East Brisbane.
The Scavengers from New Zealand, Paul Madigan and Ross Hannaford to name a few.

About 1980.

Spizzenergi Return


An up and coming Best of album in the pipeline sees the return of Spizzenergi, with a gig at The Venue.

NME 1981.

The Sparklers

A writeup on Sydney band The Sparklers, you would have felt a little out of place if you weren't an Oxley or ex Sunnyboy.

The Brisbane Daily Sun 1987.

The Rise of John Lydon


John Lydon on the Sex Pistols, Malcolm McLaren, Sid and Nancy and the phenomenon that was punk rock.

No1 Magazine 1986.

The Beat - Wha'appen

The Beat set to promote their second album "Wha'appen" with a few impromptu gigs and donate 15000 pounds to the Anti Nuclear Campaign, god bless 'em.

NME 1980.