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Spizzoil formed in 1977, an English punk/new wave band led by vocalist / guitarist Spizz (real name Kenneth Spiers). The band underwent several name and line-up changes during their career, subsequent names including Spizzenergi, Athletico Spizz 80 and The Spizzles. They are notable as the first band to top the newly created UK Indie Chart early in 1980 with their single "Where's Captain Kirk?" More than two decades after its release, it was included in Mojo magazine's list of the best punk rock singles of all time.

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Peel was quoted describing "Where's Captain Kirk?" as the best Star Trek associated song and was chosen by him for the TV programme Funk Me Up, Scotty. The band were often played by Peel in the 70's and 80's, even when the group changed several names.

Festive Fifty Entries[]

Sessions[]

Spizzenergi_-_Peel_Session_1979

Spizzenergi - Peel Session 1979

1. Recorded: 1978-08-01. Broadcast: 07 August 1978. Repeated: 24 August 1978 (under the name of Spizzoil)

  • Cold City / 6,000 Crazy / Pure Noise/Alien Language/Protect From Heat / Platform 3/Switched Off
  • Available on The Peel Sessions EP, 1987 (Strange Fruit SFPS022)

2. Recorded: 1979-03-12. Broadcast: 21 March 1979. Repeated: 25 April 1979

  • European Heroes / Energy Crisis / Soldier Soldier / Life's So Safe
  • No known commercial release

3. Recorded: 1979-11-13. Broadcast: 27 November 1979. Repeated: 09 January 1980, 22 April 1980

  • New Species / Touched / Intimate / Effortless / Where's Captain Kirk?
  • No known commercial release

4. Recorded: 1980-04-30. Broadcast: 12 May 1980. Repeated: 29 May 1980, 17 June 1980, 28 July 1980 (under the name of Athletico Spizz 80)

  • Red And Black / Rhythm Inside / Hot Deserts / Central Park
  • No known commercial release

Other Shows Played[]

1978
  • 07 November 1978: 6000 Crazy (7”) Rough Trade (under the name of Spizz Oil)
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    SPIZZ OIL 6,000 crazy 1978

1979
1980
The_Spizzles_-_Risk

The Spizzles - Risk

1981
1982
1983
1986
1997
Other

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