Mark Perry (musician)
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Mark Perry, also known as Mark P, was a British
fanzine
publisher and is a writer and musician.
Perry was a bank clerk when, inspired by The Ramones, he founded the punk fanzine
Sniffin' Glue
(And Other Rock 'n' Roll Habits) in 1976. Publication ceased in August 1977
when Perry found his energies being absorbed by his new band, Alternative TV
, and became disenchanted with the punk scene.
They then released the following singles on Deptford Fun City records :-
"How Much Longer / You Bastard (1977)".
"Life After Life / Life After Dub (1978)".
"Action Time Vision / Another Coke (1978)".
Ferguson left the band due to 'musical differences' prior to the band releasing their first album, The Image Has Cracked (1978).
There were two further singles:- "The Force Is Blind" / "Lost In Room (1979) and "Love Lies Limp" / "Life" (1979) - a posthumous release. They released a further LP:- Vibing Up The Senile Man (1979). Reformed versions of the group (with Perry as the only constant) have released numerous singles, EPs and albums since the early 1990s.
track. Another 7", "You Cry Your Tears", a collaboration with Dennis Burns, was released on the NB label in 1980.
Perry went on to perform with The Good Missionaries, The Reflection, and The Door And The Window. In the 1990s he was involved with Baby Ice Dog. Alternative TV
have played occasional gigs in recent years, both in the United Kingdom and the United States.
United Kingdom
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fanzine
Fanzine
A fanzine is a nonprofessional and nonofficial publication produced by fans of a particular cultural phenomenon for the pleasure of others who share their interest...
publisher and is a writer and musician.
Perry was a bank clerk when, inspired by The Ramones, he founded the punk fanzine
Fanzine
A fanzine is a nonprofessional and nonofficial publication produced by fans of a particular cultural phenomenon for the pleasure of others who share their interest...
Sniffin' Glue
Sniffin' Glue
Sniffin' Glue is the name of a monthly punk zine started by Mark Perry in July 1976 and released for about a year. The name is derived from a Ramones song "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue." Others that wrote for the magazine that later became well known journalists include Danny Baker.Although initial...
(And Other Rock 'n' Roll Habits) in 1976. Publication ceased in August 1977
1977 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1977.-January–February:*January 1 – The Clash headline the gala opening of the London music club, The Roxy....
when Perry found his energies being absorbed by his new band, Alternative TV
Alternative TV
Alternative TV were an English rock band, formed in London in 1976. Their punk rock and post-punk sound was influential for several musical artists.-History:...
, and became disenchanted with the punk scene.
Alternative TV
ATV released their first single "Love Lies Limp" as a flexi disc given away free with Sniffin' Glue 12 in 1977.They then released the following singles on Deptford Fun City records :-
"How Much Longer / You Bastard (1977)".
"Life After Life / Life After Dub (1978)".
"Action Time Vision / Another Coke (1978)".
Ferguson left the band due to 'musical differences' prior to the band releasing their first album, The Image Has Cracked (1978).
There were two further singles:- "The Force Is Blind" / "Lost In Room (1979) and "Love Lies Limp" / "Life" (1979) - a posthumous release. They released a further LP:- Vibing Up The Senile Man (1979). Reformed versions of the group (with Perry as the only constant) have released numerous singles, EPs and albums since the early 1990s.
Solo
In 1980 he released a solo LP, Snappy Turns, on the Deptford Fun City label, preceded by the "Whole World's Down On Me" 7", a cover of a Ken BootheKen Boothe
Ken Boothe OD is a Jamaican recording artist.-Biography:Ken Boothe was born in the Denham Town area of Kingston in 1948, the youngest of seven children, and began singing in school...
track. Another 7", "You Cry Your Tears", a collaboration with Dennis Burns, was released on the NB label in 1980.
Perry went on to perform with The Good Missionaries, The Reflection, and The Door And The Window. In the 1990s he was involved with Baby Ice Dog. Alternative TV
Alternative TV
Alternative TV were an English rock band, formed in London in 1976. Their punk rock and post-punk sound was influential for several musical artists.-History:...
have played occasional gigs in recent years, both in the United Kingdom and the United States.