Mark Perry, was born in 1957 in London. In July 1976, inspired
by the Ramones and the Sex Pistols, he published the famed and legendary
first British punk fanzine Sniffin Glue...+ Other Rock 'n' Roll
Habits For Punks! and contributes, as loud and irreverent language
pipe of the London scene, to the punk explosion. In the first issue
Mark Perry encouraged his readers to form bands and do music.
"London is great so let's go!" (Mark Perry in: Sniffin
Glue No. 1)
Naturally Mark Perry had to set an example. So he formed the band
Alternative TV. With his Independent Label Step Forward
he was pioneering in the DIY punk ethic of 'doing it yourself'.
At the Punk! Kongress Mark Perry will talk about the hottest summer
in London, the promises and frustrations of the punk revolution
and his experiences in the music business. more...
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