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Formed in February 1976 The Wasps were one of London?s earliest punk bands. They were regulars at The Roxy, The Bridge House etc. and soon built a large following.
In November 1977 their first single ?Teenage Treats? was released on the 4-Play label. Reviewed in the NME as "great single" by Bob Geldof, the single is a marvellous example of ?77 punk rock and now highly collectable. A month later, The Wasps appeared on the ?Live At The Vortex? album. Recorded in October ?77 their track ?Can?t Wait ?Till ?78? was chosen as the lead track for a split single with Mean Streets who included a young Gary Numan! In mid ?78 the band played a gig at The Bells in Kings Cross, London. During their set a fan was set upon by over zealous bouncers who thought he?d let off a firework, beat him up and he consequently died. Their second 7? ?Rubber Cars? was released to much acclaim and a TV company wanted to make an animated series based upon the band. Suddenly The Wasps were hot property and former managers filed writs causing RCA to pull the plug on ?Rubber Cars?, despite it being RCA?s biggest selling single of the week! The disappointment and the legal problems caused the band to split.
Now the band are back with their first UK gig in 43 years. Do not miss out!
Support from UK82 stalwarts Picture Frame Seduction and cabaret punk eccentrics Monkish
The iconic and legendary Water Rats has re-opened under new ownership and new management.
The venue has a prestigious history including Bob Dylan's first UK gig in 1962, The Pogues first gig in 1982 and Oasis' first London gig in 1994, along with a roll call of other household names throughout the years from Katy Perry to The Courteeners to Ra Ra Riot.
The Water Rats has undergone a top to bottom refurbishment.
There is a brand new high end D&B PA system, large stage and proper stage lighting rig.
Full Backline is provided if required: drum kit (minus breakables), bass amp (Hartke stack), 2 x guitar amps (Marshall stack and Fender combo).
The Water Rats is superbly located in what is the increasingly vibey music centre of King's Cross with unmatched transport links for London and beyond.
The venue also now offers great food from its brand new kitchen and a wide selection of drinks.
See you soon! The Water Rats.
328 Gray's Inn Road,
Kings Cross,
London,
Greater London,
England,
WC1X 8BZ.
020 7833 3312
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