Charged G.B.H (GBH)

Почитатели одной из сильнейших и наиболее влиятельных панк-групп 80-х годов в Великобритании, ранние записи и имидж которой, бесспорно, можно считать эталонами так называемого панка'82. Legend has it that toward the end of the 70's through the early 80's there was only one pub in Birmingham that would serve punk rockers. As harsh as this may sound it may be the reason for the formation of one of the biggest and long-standing second wave punk outfits in the UK, GBH. In 1980, four drinking buddies got together and formed a band inspired by the mid seventies punk bands. Initially called Charged GBH, they were signed up to Stoke based Clay Records within a year and released a string of singles and LPs that were to become second wave punk classics. But their studio performance was only an inkling of their stage presence. Soon GBH earned a reputation for being amongst the most exciting and intense performers on the scene, their gigs a blaze of irreverent punk rock posturing and high-speed savagery. More than any other band they were to influence the US hardcore street-punk phenomenon. Touring almost constantly, there is barely a continent that hasn't been treated to one of their truly electrifying concerts. With thousands of fans worldwide, GBH have remained a force to be recognised even today. (текст перепечатан с вкладыша к DVD "GBH - Live At The Ace Brixton")