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The Adverts were an English punk band who formed in 1976 and broke up in late 1979. They were one of the first punk bands to enjoy chart success in the UK; their 1977 single "Gary Gilmore's Eyes" reached No. 18 in the UK Singles Chart. The Virgin Encyclopedia of 70s Music described bassist Gaye Advert as the "first female punk star".

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Peel saw The Adverts live at London's Roxy club, but they were one of the many punk outfits he played during the late 70s who were quickly overtaken by other new bands and music genres. The DJ, however,  did continue to give airtime to their early releases in the 80s and beyond, while later bands fronted by TV Smith also recorded sessions.

Festive Fifty Entries[]

  • None

Sessions[]

The_Adverts_-_Peel_Session_1977

The Adverts - Peel Session 1977


1. Recorded: 1977-04-25. First broadcast: 29 April 1977. Repeated: 25 May 1977

  • Quickstep / Looking Through Gary Gilmore's Eyes / One Chord Wonders / New Boys / Bored Teenagers

2. Recorded: 1977-08-23. First broadcast: 30 August 1977. Repeated: 30 September 1977

  • We Who Wait / New Church / Safety In Numbers / The Great British Mistake

3. Recorded: 1978-08-21. First broadcast: 11 September 1978. Repeated: 16 October 1979.

  • Fate Of Criminals / Television's Over / Love Songs / Back From The Dead / I Surrender

4. Recorded: 1979-10-16. First broadcast: 12 November 1979. Repeated: 03 January 1980.

  • The Adverts / I Looked At The Sun / Cast Of Thousands / I Will Walk You Home

Other Shows Played[]

1977
  • 05 August 1977: Gary Gilmore's Eyes (7") Anchor
  • 16 August 1977: Gary Gilmore's Eyes (7") Anchor (JP: 'Immediately after this programme, I shall be going down into Soho again, being a pretty daring kind of a chap, to see the band play, and I'll look forward to that too.')
  • 29 August 1977: Gary Gilmore's Eyes (7", Single: Gary Gilmore's Eyes) Anchor
  • 20 October 1977: Safety In Numbers (7") Anchor ANC 1047
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