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.
Videos recorded at Thames Poly Cellar Bar in Woolwich
Stepping Stone
Talk To The World
Kissed by The Rain
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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