When did punk start meaning something to you?
i remember seeing the famous bill grundy pistols
interview in 76 but didn’t realise we could all
become whatever we want until leaving my job and
going to art college in 78
What does it mean to you?
it was a form of freedom from from a corporate
society
What aspects of punk do you see in todays world?
i still see many influences in fashion and music
How relevant is the punk movement/mentality to
todays generation/youth culture?
very relevant but not often embraced
How relevant is it to your culture/generation?
(the people that grew up around it)
again very relevant but sadly often forgotten with
age and responsibilities
Is it dead/dying? - Explain
it happened and that fact can never die, main
stream interest in it comes and goes
How do you incorporate it into your art/life?
i still take encouragement from the ‘can do’
attitude and can do my way
Are there any creative minds or pieces that you are
obsessed with right now? (directors, films and…)
Is there a person or piece of work that has inspired you most?
lifting me higher by Jackie Wilson so ultimate play
list would be one that makes Jackie and The Clash
welcome
i don’t think obsessed with or can say “the most”
but for both questions here are a few of my
favourite things > The Clash “The only band that
matters”, American Graffiti, Harley J Earl, Morag Myerscough, Elvis, Lewis Leathers, George Cox
Creepers, telecasters, pre 88 triumph bonnevilles
What’s on your playlist right now?
The Clash are on most of my playlists
/What is your idea of the ultimate playlist?
Fav band The Clash, Fav song Your love keeps
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