You need to leave your thanks to Michael Jennings for sharing these long lost (over 30 years ago now) rehearsal and demo recordings from Strate Jacket.
First up is the rehearsal held in French Street, Southampton.
Using Michael's own words:
"The rehearsal occurred one afternoon and the band essentially went through their set twice. Terry O'brien vocal Gordon O'brien guitar Nick Petford Bass John Russell Drums Quite a few friends of the band were there one of whom I remember was called Scotty"
Michael was a roadie of sorts for Strate Jacket in their early years and he recorded this tape. The recording is just what you expect rough and raw and gloriously punk (Michael's words again), but you can still here how good they were and it's a shame some of these never made it to the studio. My personal favourite is Punk Bashin at 1:58 long and the excellent chorus:
"Punk bashing, I'm smashing, In the summer of love"
So leave a comment and thank Michael for sharing another part of the punk history jigsaw.
Band: Strate Jacket
Year: 1978-79?
Album: Strate Jacket Rehearsals
1. Stop press
2. City Life
3. Punk Bashin
4. I'll Get Even One Day
5. Talkin About London
6. Stop Press
7. Punk Bashin
8. I'll Get Even One Day
9. Cash in Boys
10. Out In The Street
11. Boredom City
Ripped from Michael's glorious hissing tape (see comment for links)
If you like this you still here their classic debut single here, and a great rough and ready demo here.
Some of these posts created great comments with many people sharing their memories. Also check out the comment from Michael Jennings and the link where the bass guitarist is now a Professor. Was he the first punk band member to become a Professor?
