Angelic Upstarts

The Angelic Upstarts were a staunchly anti-fascist, anti-police, working class punk band of late 1970s and early 1980s. The "Upstarts" (as they are commonly referred) formed in South Shields, North-East England in 1977.

The Angelic Upstarts were a staunchly anti-fascist, anti-police, working class punk band of late 1970s and early 1980s. The "Upstarts" (as they are commonly referred) formed in South Shields, North-East England in 1977.

The original line up for the band was Mensi (vocals), Mond (guitar), Steve Forsten (bass) and Decca Wade (drums). The band have reformed and split a few times over the years and some of the ex members include bass players, Ronnie Wooden, Glyn Warren, Tony Feedback, Ronnie Rocker and Max Splodge who also had a stint playing drums. Other drummers have included Sticks (who later joined The Cockney Rejects), Paul Thompson (ex Roxy Music) and Chris White. Decca Wade rejoined the band for a few years before leaving again.