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"The song means as much today as it did then - kids trying to break out of their town to find something to do": Influenced by Aleister Crowley and toothache, the song that introduced new wave still strikes a chord

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By Gavin Martin
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Eddie & The Hot Rods in 1978. The summer of 1977 was a high-water mark for authority-challenging rock, bookended by The Sex Pistols' God Save The Queen, released late in May, and The Rods’ Top 10 smash Do Anything You Wanna Do two months later. It was a sweet vindication for the Canvey Islanders. After enjoying a brief music press tenure as the punk band of the moment under their earlier name Eddie and the Hot Rods, they were quickly ditched in favour of new media favourites the Sex Pistols.
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"The song means as much today as it did then - kids trying to break out of their town to find something to do": Influenced by Aleister Crowley and toothache, the song that introduced new wave still strikes a chord | Flipboard

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By Gavin Martin
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10 hours ago The latest spin-off from the fantasy hit tells the story of an inexperienced knight and his cheeky squire. With its mix of brutal drama and plentiful humour, it's a "nailed-on winner". Game of Thrones? Brilliant, until some of the later episodes. House of the Dragon? Good, without ever reaching the …
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Inspired by Aleister Crowley and toothache: the song that introduced new wave

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By Gavin Martin
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Generate Key Takeaways When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Eddie & The Hot Rods in 1978. | Credit: Estate Of Keith Morris/Redferns The summer of 1977 was a high-water mark for authority-challenging rock, bookended by The Sex Pistols' God Save The Queen, released late in May, and The Rods’ Top 10 smash Do Anything You Wanna Do two months later. It was a sweet vindication for the Canvey Islanders.
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