Sex Gang Children

The Sex Gang Children were a London-based goth / post-punk band formed at the beginning of 1982 (originally under the name Panic Button) by vocalist and songwriter Andi Sex Gang. They quickly made a name for themselves in their home underground scene with their intense theatrical live performances and unique brand of sound and onstage visuals. Their first EP Beasts was released in June 1982 and became one of the best selling UK 12" singles, remaining in the indie charts for the next 18 months. Their debut album 'Song and Legend', released in 1983, went straight to No. 1 in the indie charts, entering the top 30 in the UK mainstream.

Cited as an early influence by the likes of Jane's Addiction, Soundgarden and Danzig, Sex Gang Children have never compromised in their approach to the art, with songs such as Deiche, Sebastiane and Mauritia Mayer remaining to this day alternative and Goth club favourites all over the world. As of writing, the band are still active and Andi Sex Gang has had a moderately successful solo career.

Links to Peel
The aforementioned Sebastiane featured in the group's only Peel session, and Beasts was played on Kat's Karavan.

Festive Fifty Entries

 * None

Sessions
1. Recorded: 1982-10-27. First broadcast: 11 November 1982. Repeated: 30 November 1982, 28 February 1983
 * One session only. No known commercial release.
 * Kill Machine / German Nun / State Of Mind / Sebastiane

Other Shows Played

 * 23 August 1982: 'Beasts (12")' (Illuminated)
 * 06 September 1982: 'Beasts (12")' (Illuminated)
 * Tremble The Dog: 'Funny Little Man'