Few bands from 1978 are still in existence, especially punk rock bands, and yet one of the pioneers of the “street punk” hardcore movement are still touring today. GBH (originally known as Charged GBH) were formed in 1978 by lead singer Colin Abrahall, bassist Sean McCarthy, guitarist Colin Blyth, and drummer Andrew Williams. They are from Birmingham England, a working class town and hotbed of culture and musical talent, the home of Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, The Moody Blues, The Move, ELO, UB40, Duran Duran, The Beat and hundreds of other notable musicians.
“City Baby Attacked By Rats” is the title track from their first full length album released in 1982 on Clay Records. It’s gritty, hyper fast, and doesn’t take hostages. It’s also surprising that this hardcore punk rock album made it to #17 on the UK Album Charts, a feat that would take the United States record buying public twelve more years to accomplish.
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