DEAD MAN'S SHADOW

DEAD MAN'S SHADOWDEAD MANS SHADOW were my favourite of the early 80s punk bands. Alongside their fine Stanwell compatriots Action Pact, here was a band that also had character and melodic adventure whirling through their musical veins, at a time when such notions were in short supply. Here we have some excellent memories, starting with the first foray into studio activity, as a five piece, then whittling themselves quickly down to their better known trio status. Many

DEAD MANÕS SHADOW were my favourite of the early 80Õs punk bands. Alongside their fine Stanwell compatriots Action Pact, here was a band that also had character and melodic adventure whirling through their musical veins, at a time when such notions were in short supply. Here we have some excellent memories, starting with the first foray into studio activity, as a five piece, then whittling themselves quickly down to their better known trio status. Many photos taken in and around the Happy Landing pub, including those used for the sleeves of ÔHeathrow TouchdownÕ, ÔBomb ScareÕ and ÔToleration StreetÕ, as well as gigs. Other gig shots come from the Iberico, Chelmsford Y Club, Stanwell ÔGenesisÕ Youth Club, the Marquee, a couple of great posed sessions for ZigZag magazine, and a few shots relating post-DMS Mancubs activity. 321 photos in all.