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The 101ers Formed in London in May 1974, the 101ers made their performing debut on 6th September at the Telegraph pub in Brixton under the name El Huaso and the 101 All Stars, named after the squat at 101 Walterton Road, Maida Vale. The name would later be shortened to the 101 All Stars and finally just the 101ers. The group established itself on the London pub rock circuit prior to the advent of punk.They were supported by the Sex Pistols at the Nashville on 3rd April 1976, this is when Joe Strummer claims he saw the light.
By the time their debut single was released, Joe Strummer was in The Clash and the band were no more.
1 Band Line-Up
- Woody Mellor ( Joe Strummer) - Guitar, Vocals
- Clive Timperley - Guitar
- Pat Nother - Bass
- Richard Dudanski Nother - Drums
- Simon Cassell (Big John) - Vocals
- Alvaro Pene-Rojas - Sax
2 Discography
- Keys to Your Heart / 5 Star Rock & Roll Petrol (Big Beat/Chiswick NS-3) -76
- Sweet Revenge / Rabies (from the Dogs of Love) (Chiswick NS-63) -81
- Elgin Ave Breakdown (LP) (Andalucia AND-101) -81
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