State 53 were formed at the end of 1984 & lasted until 1987. The whole
stance of the band was a fusion of leftfield Socialist Soul & Anarchist
Punk Rock. The 60's Garage influence was carried on where The Hornets
left off & this, mixed with the mixture of Sub-Motown & sub-Crass label
sounds & sentiments, made for a contemporary feel shared by many acts
at this point in history.
State 53
State 53 supported such luminaries as John Ottway, Skint Video, Terry &
Gerry & even did two gigs in one night.... the first at Thames Poly {main
hall} supporting Doctor & The Medics & the second in The Deptford Crypt
supporting the original line-up of The Troggs!
State 53 2nd line-up
The band also played venues like Gossips in Soho {also known as Alice
in Wonderlands & Mega City 3} & Avery Hill College in Eltham.
The band's first line-up was Neil Tyson on guitar, Tim Foreshaw on guitar,
Roy on bass, Frankie Fingers on sax & Gavin Macintosh on drums. The
second line-up saw the debacle of Tim & Frankie. Soon after Roy left to
be replaced by Pete {the size} Milsom.
Both photos were taken in Thames Poly Cellar Bar. The photographers
were Michele Ruiz & Skippy The Skin Head Hippie. Both gigs were Miner's
strike fund benefits. Tapes of gigs & rehearsals still exist as does
some film footage.
The band's lyrics were written by Craig High & Neil Tyson.
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