The 101'ers were a pub rock band from the 1970s playing mostly in a rockabilly style, notable as being the band that Joe Strummer left to join The Clash. Formed in London in May 1974, the 101ers made their performing debut on 7 September at the Telegraph pub in Brixton, under the name 'El Huaso and the 101 All Stars'. The name would later be shortened to the '101 All Stars' and finally just the '101ers'. The group played at free festivals such as Stonehenge, and established themselves on the London pub rock circuit prior to the advent of punk. In 1976, the band split before doing a one off reunion in 2003.
Links to Peel[]
Peel first played the 101'ers on his show in 1976. He also played more tracks from the band in the 80's, especially their 1981 album, Elgin Avenue Breakdown, which was later found in his Record Collection: 1-9 after his death in 2004.
Shows Played[]
Keys to Your Heart
- 1976
- 22 July 1976: Keys To Your Heart (7") Chiswick
- 1977
- 26 August 1977: Keys To Your Heart (v/a album - Submarine Tracks & Fool's Gold (Chiswick Chartbusters Volume One)) Chiswick CH-2
- 29 August 1977: Keys To Your Heart (v/a album - Submarine Tracks & Fool's Gold (Chiswick Chartbusters Volume One)) Chiswick CH-2
- 1981
- 25 January 1981 (BFBS): Sweet Revenge (7") Big Beat
- 09 March 1981: Junco Partner (album - The Elgin Avenue Breakdown) Andalucia
- 09 March 1981: Don't Let Go (album - The Elgin Avenue Breakdown) Andalucia
- 19 July 1981 (BFBS): Keys To Your Heart (7") Chiswick