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The Adverts

punkpunk rockbritishBritish Punknew wave
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About The Adverts

The Adverts was an English punk rock band who formed in 1976 and broke up in 1979. They are mainly remembered for their singles "One Chord Wonders" and "Gary Gilmore's Eyes". "Gary Gilmore's Eyes" reached the UK top 20 in August 1977. Their first gig was to support Generation X on January 15, 1977 at The Roxy in London; their last was at Slough College on October 27, 1979. When the Adverts finally split up, T.V. Smith continued with Tim Cross forming as TV Smith's Explorers

Top Tracks

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Gary Gilmore's Eyes

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One Chord Wonders

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Bored Teenagers

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No Time to Be 21

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New Church

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Safety in Numbers

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On the Roof

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Great British Mistake

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Drowning Men

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Bombsite Boy

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