Paul Lewis - Wycombe Gigs
@wycombegigs.co.uk
🎶Celebrating #musichistory | Specialist subjects #punk #postpunk #gigs #livemusic #otd in and around High Wycombe and London #1960s to present |
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#OTD 31st December 1977
A day after playing Aylesbury, #Ramones headline at the Rainbow, London
🗣“I think our peak, our greatest moment, is that New Year’s Eve show of 1977 into 1978. I think that’s our greatest moment as a band.” – Johnny Ramone
📷 Danny Fields
#NewYearsEve
A day after playing Aylesbury, #Ramones headline at the Rainbow, London
🗣“I think our peak, our greatest moment, is that New Year’s Eve show of 1977 into 1978. I think that’s our greatest moment as a band.” – Johnny Ramone
📷 Danny Fields
#NewYearsEve
December 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
#OTD 31st December 1977
A day after playing Aylesbury, #Ramones headline at the Rainbow, London
🗣“I think our peak, our greatest moment, is that New Year’s Eve show of 1977 into 1978. I think that’s our greatest moment as a band.” – Johnny Ramone
📷 Danny Fields
#NewYearsEve
A day after playing Aylesbury, #Ramones headline at the Rainbow, London
🗣“I think our peak, our greatest moment, is that New Year’s Eve show of 1977 into 1978. I think that’s our greatest moment as a band.” – Johnny Ramone
📷 Danny Fields
#NewYearsEve
Remembering Kay Bateman, also known as Kay Carroll 💙
27th December 1945 - 6th June 2020
Member and Manager of The Fall 1977-1983
'Live At The Witch Trials' to 'Hex Enduction Hour' 🔥
Fearless ✊️
#TheFall
27th December 1945 - 6th June 2020
Member and Manager of The Fall 1977-1983
'Live At The Witch Trials' to 'Hex Enduction Hour' 🔥
Fearless ✊️
#TheFall
December 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Remembering Kay Bateman, also known as Kay Carroll 💙
27th December 1945 - 6th June 2020
Member and Manager of The Fall 1977-1983
'Live At The Witch Trials' to 'Hex Enduction Hour' 🔥
Fearless ✊️
#TheFall
27th December 1945 - 6th June 2020
Member and Manager of The Fall 1977-1983
'Live At The Witch Trials' to 'Hex Enduction Hour' 🔥
Fearless ✊️
#TheFall
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🎂 Martin Glover (AKA 'Youth')
Born #OTD 27th December 1960, Slough
Musician & Producer
Founder member of Killing Joke
#punk #PostPunk #KillingJoke
Born #OTD 27th December 1960, Slough
Musician & Producer
Founder member of Killing Joke
#punk #PostPunk #KillingJoke
December 27, 2024 at 10:59 AM
🎂 Martin Glover (AKA 'Youth')
Born #OTD 27th December 1960, Slough
Musician & Producer
Founder member of Killing Joke
#punk #PostPunk #KillingJoke
Born #OTD 27th December 1960, Slough
Musician & Producer
Founder member of Killing Joke
#punk #PostPunk #KillingJoke
Rest in Peace Perry Bamonte
(1960-2025)
Such sad news to hear of the death of the multi-talented musician with The Cure. Perry had been involved with the band since 1984, upgrading from roadie to perform over 400 shows. He'll be sadly missed ❤️ #TheCure
www.thecure.com/news/2025/12...
(1960-2025)
Such sad news to hear of the death of the multi-talented musician with The Cure. Perry had been involved with the band since 1984, upgrading from roadie to perform over 400 shows. He'll be sadly missed ❤️ #TheCure
www.thecure.com/news/2025/12...
December 27, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Rest in Peace Perry Bamonte
(1960-2025)
Such sad news to hear of the death of the multi-talented musician with The Cure. Perry had been involved with the band since 1984, upgrading from roadie to perform over 400 shows. He'll be sadly missed ❤️ #TheCure
www.thecure.com/news/2025/12...
(1960-2025)
Such sad news to hear of the death of the multi-talented musician with The Cure. Perry had been involved with the band since 1984, upgrading from roadie to perform over 400 shows. He'll be sadly missed ❤️ #TheCure
www.thecure.com/news/2025/12...
No Christmas for John Quays
The Fall (Peel Session)
"Good king Wenceslaus, he looked out
Silly bugger, he fell out"
#TheFall #FallFriday
youtu.be/Mtm-jRDY-1o?...
The Fall (Peel Session)
"Good king Wenceslaus, he looked out
Silly bugger, he fell out"
#TheFall #FallFriday
youtu.be/Mtm-jRDY-1o?...
The Fall - No Xmas For John Quays (Peel Session)
YouTube video by Vibracobra23 Redux
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December 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
No Christmas for John Quays
The Fall (Peel Session)
"Good king Wenceslaus, he looked out
Silly bugger, he fell out"
#TheFall #FallFriday
youtu.be/Mtm-jRDY-1o?...
The Fall (Peel Session)
"Good king Wenceslaus, he looked out
Silly bugger, he fell out"
#TheFall #FallFriday
youtu.be/Mtm-jRDY-1o?...
#OTD 25th December 1977
Sex Pistols
Ivanhoe's, Huddersfield
The last UK gig for the #SexPistols. If it wasn't for the video footage, you would never believe the happy scenes 🎅
youtu.be/mXpSrT7jVb0?...
Sex Pistols
Ivanhoe's, Huddersfield
The last UK gig for the #SexPistols. If it wasn't for the video footage, you would never believe the happy scenes 🎅
youtu.be/mXpSrT7jVb0?...
Never Mind The Baubles - Christmas '77 with The Sex Pistols
YouTube video by Jeff Worm
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
#OTD 25th December 1977
Sex Pistols
Ivanhoe's, Huddersfield
The last UK gig for the #SexPistols. If it wasn't for the video footage, you would never believe the happy scenes 🎅
youtu.be/mXpSrT7jVb0?...
Sex Pistols
Ivanhoe's, Huddersfield
The last UK gig for the #SexPistols. If it wasn't for the video footage, you would never believe the happy scenes 🎅
youtu.be/mXpSrT7jVb0?...
Merry Christmas all 🎅
youtu.be/yHpD7FfaQf8?...
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The Wedding Present - Step Into Christmas
YouTube video by WeddingPresentVEVO
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Merry Christmas all 🎅
youtu.be/yHpD7FfaQf8?...
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Remembering Joe Strummer
Died #OTD 22nd December 2002 💔
It was on the same date in 1978 The Clash played Friars, Aylesbury with The Slits
📷Mark Jordan (colourised)
#JoeStrummer #TheClash
Died #OTD 22nd December 2002 💔
It was on the same date in 1978 The Clash played Friars, Aylesbury with The Slits
📷Mark Jordan (colourised)
#JoeStrummer #TheClash
December 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Remembering Joe Strummer
Died #OTD 22nd December 2002 💔
It was on the same date in 1978 The Clash played Friars, Aylesbury with The Slits
📷Mark Jordan (colourised)
#JoeStrummer #TheClash
Died #OTD 22nd December 2002 💔
It was on the same date in 1978 The Clash played Friars, Aylesbury with The Slits
📷Mark Jordan (colourised)
#JoeStrummer #TheClash
Rest in Peace, Chris Rea
The singer / songwriter is a former resident of Cookham, Berkshire, where he also owned and used the famous Sol [Mill] Studios.
🚗 🎅 ❤️
The singer / songwriter is a former resident of Cookham, Berkshire, where he also owned and used the famous Sol [Mill] Studios.
🚗 🎅 ❤️
December 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Rest in Peace, Chris Rea
The singer / songwriter is a former resident of Cookham, Berkshire, where he also owned and used the famous Sol [Mill] Studios.
🚗 🎅 ❤️
The singer / songwriter is a former resident of Cookham, Berkshire, where he also owned and used the famous Sol [Mill] Studios.
🚗 🎅 ❤️
#OTD Sunday 12th December 1982
The Fall
Danse Society
Felt
Review in NME by Matt Snow and photo by David Corio.
My 3rd time seeing #TheFall in 1982 with bonus of catching #TheDanseSociety too
#FallFriday
The Fall
Danse Society
Felt
Review in NME by Matt Snow and photo by David Corio.
My 3rd time seeing #TheFall in 1982 with bonus of catching #TheDanseSociety too
#FallFriday
December 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
#OTD Sunday 12th December 1982
The Fall
Danse Society
Felt
Review in NME by Matt Snow and photo by David Corio.
My 3rd time seeing #TheFall in 1982 with bonus of catching #TheDanseSociety too
#FallFriday
The Fall
Danse Society
Felt
Review in NME by Matt Snow and photo by David Corio.
My 3rd time seeing #TheFall in 1982 with bonus of catching #TheDanseSociety too
#FallFriday
#OTD Friday 16th December 1977
Sex Pistols
Brunel University
#SexPistols final gig in London and just a short trip from High Wycombe down the M40/A40
📷unknown
📰NME review by Chris Salewicz
Sex Pistols
Brunel University
#SexPistols final gig in London and just a short trip from High Wycombe down the M40/A40
📷unknown
📰NME review by Chris Salewicz
December 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
#OTD Friday 16th December 1977
Sex Pistols
Brunel University
#SexPistols final gig in London and just a short trip from High Wycombe down the M40/A40
📷unknown
📰NME review by Chris Salewicz
Sex Pistols
Brunel University
#SexPistols final gig in London and just a short trip from High Wycombe down the M40/A40
📷unknown
📰NME review by Chris Salewicz
#OTD Thursday 16th December 1976
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
The Stranglers + Funny Farm
Nag's Head, High Wycombe
At least a third appearance in 1976 for #TheStranglers in HW
Record Mirror gig listing also shows a #SexPistols gig in Dundee cancelled after 'rude words' on TV
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
The Stranglers + Funny Farm
Nag's Head, High Wycombe
At least a third appearance in 1976 for #TheStranglers in HW
Record Mirror gig listing also shows a #SexPistols gig in Dundee cancelled after 'rude words' on TV
December 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
#OTD Thursday 16th December 1976
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
The Stranglers + Funny Farm
Nag's Head, High Wycombe
At least a third appearance in 1976 for #TheStranglers in HW
Record Mirror gig listing also shows a #SexPistols gig in Dundee cancelled after 'rude words' on TV
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
The Stranglers + Funny Farm
Nag's Head, High Wycombe
At least a third appearance in 1976 for #TheStranglers in HW
Record Mirror gig listing also shows a #SexPistols gig in Dundee cancelled after 'rude words' on TV
#OTD Tuesday 14th December 1965
6️⃣0️⃣ years ago
The Moody Blues
Town Hall, High Wycombe
Brummy boys #MoodyBlues formed in 1964 had released their debut album the same year.
Debut single ‘Go Now’ had reached No.1 in UK in January 1965
6️⃣0️⃣ years ago
The Moody Blues
Town Hall, High Wycombe
Brummy boys #MoodyBlues formed in 1964 had released their debut album the same year.
Debut single ‘Go Now’ had reached No.1 in UK in January 1965
December 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
#OTD Tuesday 14th December 1965
6️⃣0️⃣ years ago
The Moody Blues
Town Hall, High Wycombe
Brummy boys #MoodyBlues formed in 1964 had released their debut album the same year.
Debut single ‘Go Now’ had reached No.1 in UK in January 1965
6️⃣0️⃣ years ago
The Moody Blues
Town Hall, High Wycombe
Brummy boys #MoodyBlues formed in 1964 had released their debut album the same year.
Debut single ‘Go Now’ had reached No.1 in UK in January 1965
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The 2nd night was far better. 👍🏻
#OTD Friday 12th December 1980
4️⃣5️⃣ years ago
The Fall
Acklam Hall, London
2nd night at this understated venue. 1st night was recorded for the 'Chaos' tape. Mark E Smith reckoned the 2nd night was better.
#TheFall #FallFriday
4️⃣5️⃣ years ago
The Fall
Acklam Hall, London
2nd night at this understated venue. 1st night was recorded for the 'Chaos' tape. Mark E Smith reckoned the 2nd night was better.
#TheFall #FallFriday
December 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The 2nd night was far better. 👍🏻
#OTD Friday 12th December 1980
4️⃣5️⃣ years ago
The Fall
Acklam Hall, London
2nd night at this understated venue. 1st night was recorded for the 'Chaos' tape. Mark E Smith reckoned the 2nd night was better.
#TheFall #FallFriday
4️⃣5️⃣ years ago
The Fall
Acklam Hall, London
2nd night at this understated venue. 1st night was recorded for the 'Chaos' tape. Mark E Smith reckoned the 2nd night was better.
#TheFall #FallFriday
December 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
#OTD Friday 12th December 1980
4️⃣5️⃣ years ago
The Fall
Acklam Hall, London
2nd night at this understated venue. 1st night was recorded for the 'Chaos' tape. Mark E Smith reckoned the 2nd night was better.
#TheFall #FallFriday
4️⃣5️⃣ years ago
The Fall
Acklam Hall, London
2nd night at this understated venue. 1st night was recorded for the 'Chaos' tape. Mark E Smith reckoned the 2nd night was better.
#TheFall #FallFriday
#OTD Friday 10th December 1976
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
Generation X make their live debut
Central College of Art & Design, London
#GenerationX would play their 1st gig outside London at the Nag’s Head, High Wycombe in January 1977
📷Erica Echenberg (colourised)
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
Generation X make their live debut
Central College of Art & Design, London
#GenerationX would play their 1st gig outside London at the Nag’s Head, High Wycombe in January 1977
📷Erica Echenberg (colourised)
December 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
#OTD Friday 10th December 1976
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
Generation X make their live debut
Central College of Art & Design, London
#GenerationX would play their 1st gig outside London at the Nag’s Head, High Wycombe in January 1977
📷Erica Echenberg (colourised)
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
Generation X make their live debut
Central College of Art & Design, London
#GenerationX would play their 1st gig outside London at the Nag’s Head, High Wycombe in January 1977
📷Erica Echenberg (colourised)
#OTD Thursday 9th December 1976
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
Electric Circus, Manchester
2nd gig of cancellation hit 'Anarchy in the UK' tour
'A night of punk rock'
Sex Pistols
+ The Clash
+ Buzzcocks (replaced The Damned)
+ Johnny Thunders
#SexPistols 📸 Jill Furmanovsky
What a line up 😱
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
Electric Circus, Manchester
2nd gig of cancellation hit 'Anarchy in the UK' tour
'A night of punk rock'
Sex Pistols
+ The Clash
+ Buzzcocks (replaced The Damned)
+ Johnny Thunders
#SexPistols 📸 Jill Furmanovsky
What a line up 😱
December 9, 2025 at 9:41 AM
#OTD Thursday 9th December 1976
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
Electric Circus, Manchester
2nd gig of cancellation hit 'Anarchy in the UK' tour
'A night of punk rock'
Sex Pistols
+ The Clash
+ Buzzcocks (replaced The Damned)
+ Johnny Thunders
#SexPistols 📸 Jill Furmanovsky
What a line up 😱
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
Electric Circus, Manchester
2nd gig of cancellation hit 'Anarchy in the UK' tour
'A night of punk rock'
Sex Pistols
+ The Clash
+ Buzzcocks (replaced The Damned)
+ Johnny Thunders
#SexPistols 📸 Jill Furmanovsky
What a line up 😱
#OTD Tuesday 8th December 1981
Human League
Friars, Aylesbury
#HumanLeague return to Friars in a very different form to their support slot in September 1978 for Siouxsie & The Banshees.
It was also the day 'Don't You Want Me' hit No.1 in UK singles charts
Human League
Friars, Aylesbury
#HumanLeague return to Friars in a very different form to their support slot in September 1978 for Siouxsie & The Banshees.
It was also the day 'Don't You Want Me' hit No.1 in UK singles charts
December 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
#OTD Tuesday 8th December 1981
Human League
Friars, Aylesbury
#HumanLeague return to Friars in a very different form to their support slot in September 1978 for Siouxsie & The Banshees.
It was also the day 'Don't You Want Me' hit No.1 in UK singles charts
Human League
Friars, Aylesbury
#HumanLeague return to Friars in a very different form to their support slot in September 1978 for Siouxsie & The Banshees.
It was also the day 'Don't You Want Me' hit No.1 in UK singles charts
Remembering John Lennon 💙
9th October 1940 - 8th December 1980
Photo:Robert Whittaker (colourised)
Cliveden House 1965
Filming of 'Help'
#JohnLennon #TheBeatles
9th October 1940 - 8th December 1980
Photo:Robert Whittaker (colourised)
Cliveden House 1965
Filming of 'Help'
#JohnLennon #TheBeatles
December 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Remembering John Lennon 💙
9th October 1940 - 8th December 1980
Photo:Robert Whittaker (colourised)
Cliveden House 1965
Filming of 'Help'
#JohnLennon #TheBeatles
9th October 1940 - 8th December 1980
Photo:Robert Whittaker (colourised)
Cliveden House 1965
Filming of 'Help'
#JohnLennon #TheBeatles
#OTD Saturday 7th December 1985
4️⃣0️⃣ years ago
New Order
+ Quando Quango (with Mike Pickering)
Fulcrum Centre, Slough
#Berkshire
A surprise at the time that #NewOrder played the #JoyDivision song 'She's Lost Control' (first time for NO?)
4️⃣0️⃣ years ago
New Order
+ Quando Quango (with Mike Pickering)
Fulcrum Centre, Slough
#Berkshire
A surprise at the time that #NewOrder played the #JoyDivision song 'She's Lost Control' (first time for NO?)
December 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
#OTD Saturday 7th December 1985
4️⃣0️⃣ years ago
New Order
+ Quando Quango (with Mike Pickering)
Fulcrum Centre, Slough
#Berkshire
A surprise at the time that #NewOrder played the #JoyDivision song 'She's Lost Control' (first time for NO?)
4️⃣0️⃣ years ago
New Order
+ Quando Quango (with Mike Pickering)
Fulcrum Centre, Slough
#Berkshire
A surprise at the time that #NewOrder played the #JoyDivision song 'She's Lost Control' (first time for NO?)
#OTD Monday 6th December 1976
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
Sex Pistols
Leeds Polytechnic
First night of the fated 'Anarchy' tour
Hilarious, bed wetting, review in the Yorkshire Post. Photos by Steve Riding (colourised). Pauline Murray in the crowd 🔎
#SexPistols #Punk
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
Sex Pistols
Leeds Polytechnic
First night of the fated 'Anarchy' tour
Hilarious, bed wetting, review in the Yorkshire Post. Photos by Steve Riding (colourised). Pauline Murray in the crowd 🔎
#SexPistols #Punk
December 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
#OTD Monday 6th December 1976
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
Sex Pistols
Leeds Polytechnic
First night of the fated 'Anarchy' tour
Hilarious, bed wetting, review in the Yorkshire Post. Photos by Steve Riding (colourised). Pauline Murray in the crowd 🔎
#SexPistols #Punk
4️⃣9️⃣ years ago
Sex Pistols
Leeds Polytechnic
First night of the fated 'Anarchy' tour
Hilarious, bed wetting, review in the Yorkshire Post. Photos by Steve Riding (colourised). Pauline Murray in the crowd 🔎
#SexPistols #Punk