I'm in Sacramento, California but a guy came into my store one time- British dude wearing a UB40 shirt. I told him I love reggae and punk rock and I asked if he was from Sunderland, where my favorite British punk band The Toy Dolls come from. I felt so sorry for Olga when he said, "Ahh no mate, no one goes out there it's cold and wet." Poor Olga lmao.
people sleep on the later blitz albums, especially "second empire justice." fucking incredible! 20 years ago id have never listened to it, and that album changed my mind on post-punk n shit like that, especially coldeave bands like VIOLET TOWN and ASYLUM PARTYYYYYYYYYYYY. do yerself a favour and listen to blitz after 1982.
You are exactly on point, once you choose that material over the first ep or album occasionally you always get reminded that you’re missing out. It’s funny they became more new wave but in the best way possible for ur hardcore punk rock ears
When Killing Dream came out in 1990 we were all excited to have a new Blitz album. Listened to it and was like “what is this?”. It wasn’t until years later that I figured out it was a damn good album.
1976/7..original punk was mainly a lot of middle class, left wing liberals. Oi/Blitz was, as Nidge states all about working class kids - it had a much harder edge to it. Blitz definitely stood out with a much sharper sound due in no small way to Nidge's distinctive and unique lead guitar style.
When Nidge talked seriously about 77 bands, the Journalist felt harassed or awkward and changed discussion. I pretty enjoy Nidge’s and Mackie’s laughter on Blondie, Stranglers’ reference!!!! Hahahahaha quite a shit bands, no punk rock at all. The Blitz were quite a conscientious band, it shaped my teenage years before going in the army. RIP Nidge
0:59 Is that John Spacely aka Gringo or whatever from 'Story of a Junkie'? The video of him and Thunders fighting on stage is classic new york og dopehead shit.
1:08 man did not understand, these things were every much a cry for help as they were a direct rejection of the status quo and surrender to a godless world on the surface. Just like gangsta rap. It’s a surrender.
Imagine I was from Istanbul in 90s and listening to blitz as I was a punk. I still love them.
I love the honesty. Blitz was no bullshit, but also genuinely funny guys too.
Early Blitz was absolutely blinding! Nidge Miller (RIP)
The boys from blitz are fckin legends
R.i.p Nige ..Fight to live
BLITZ INTERVIEW STARTS AT 4:12!!!
Thanks. Interesting up to then but badly titled.
"Gary, Gary Bushell remember what you've done. You sold your soul (x3) to the sun"
The Warriors! The Full Monty! Best album!!!
They were from my hometown New Mills. It amazes me that such a band could come from such a small town near the Peak District.
Charlie didn't , Fairfield , Buxton , we get a few thanx off the band on the back covers , rip Nidge , and Fisher was always seen on Fairfield Rd .
@@MrTHERIGHTVIEW what happened to Fisher?
I'm in Sacramento, California but a guy came into my store one time- British dude wearing a UB40 shirt. I told him I love reggae and punk rock and I asked if he was from Sunderland, where my favorite British punk band The Toy Dolls come from. I felt so sorry for Olga when he said, "Ahh no mate, no one goes out there it's cold and wet." Poor Olga lmao.
I feel the same way about Elvis.
Blitz were one of the greatest bands of all time too.
Attak and Violators?
R.I.P. Nidge
Blitz are legends
Blitz is the Best street punk bend ever from he start till the end... Blitz Rule Ok! 🍻😉👌
people sleep on the later blitz albums, especially "second empire justice." fucking incredible! 20 years ago id have never listened to it, and that album changed my mind on post-punk n shit like that, especially coldeave bands like VIOLET TOWN and ASYLUM PARTYYYYYYYYYYYY. do yerself a favour and listen to blitz after 1982.
You are exactly on point, once you choose that material over the first ep or album occasionally you always get reminded that you’re missing out. It’s funny they became more new wave but in the best way possible for ur hardcore punk rock ears
When Killing Dream came out in 1990 we were all excited to have a new Blitz album. Listened to it and was like “what is this?”. It wasn’t until years later that I figured out it was a damn good album.
100%!
1976/7..original punk was mainly a lot of middle class, left wing liberals.
Oi/Blitz was, as Nidge states all about working class kids - it had a much
harder edge to it. Blitz definitely stood out with a much sharper sound due
in no small way to Nidge's distinctive and unique lead guitar style.
Nidge Miller guitar, neil mackie Mcllenan bass, Charlie howe drums, carl fisher vocals
Back in the day i think i only saw them on the telly once, The Tube.
When Nidge talked seriously about 77 bands, the Journalist felt harassed or awkward and changed discussion. I pretty enjoy Nidge’s and Mackie’s laughter on Blondie, Stranglers’ reference!!!! Hahahahaha quite a shit bands, no punk rock at all. The Blitz were quite a conscientious band, it shaped my teenage years before going in the army. RIP Nidge
Nidge was my Uncle, he was the youngest of seven children, my Dad being the oldest.
Amazing clip!
Good on ya Nidge! 👍🏻
Been dead for years,run over in America after a gig
Interesting how 5 years earlier was a different era back then
Good band and Gaz did the business with punk bands to follow on. Still going today most of them punks not dead 👍👍👍
“How would you categorize yourselves?”
“Just a ponk band.”
Reminds me of the episode from the first Young Ones Nozin Aroun
Nozin' 'round! Nozin' 'round!' The Programme made by YOUNG ADULTS FOR YOUNG ADULTS! LOL
FUCKING LOVE LOVE LOVE BLITZ!!! 4Q!
@@jasonmisfit5781 did you see that? They're still wearing flared trousers! Go read some poetry you hippies!
..ah ha ha ha ha ha...nozin around,nozin aroun....
@@jasonmisfit5781
Beat me to it..👍
I'd almost forgot how clueless the east coast scene was.
0:59 Is that John Spacely aka Gringo or whatever from 'Story of a Junkie'? The video of him and Thunders fighting on stage is classic new york og dopehead shit.
5:25 don't hide your feelings behind a bushell
Blitz true punk not middle class posuers.
5:33 👍👍👍
I'm a punker 🤣😁👊
OI!
82 isn’t 77 uk isn’t usa
Pop punk. Remember when green day had that song about a cold blade across your eyes. So bobby darin.
AHAHA
Oi to new wave talk about selling out 😂
justify with a small J...jees!
1:08 man did not understand, these things were every much a cry for help as they were a direct rejection of the status quo and surrender to a godless world on the surface. Just like gangsta rap. It’s a surrender.
5:12 cal from discharge?
No it's not