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In August 2007, the band reformed for a headline appearance at the
Blackpool Rebellion with seven of the original members, Andy Griffiths (vocals), Nick Ward (guitars), Al Gregg (guitars & bass), Andrew Forbes (guitars), John Hammond (guitars), Claire Bidwell (bass) and Mark Dyvig (drums); with a
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was released in late 1980. After an unprovoked drunken attack by Kelly on an elderly man while the band were walking through London, the singer was immediately sacked from the band, with
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decided they wanted to work with the band, and produced the next single, "Kiss the Mirror" / "Exchange", The Wall becoming the first punk band to be produced by an ex Pistol. Rab became the band's manager, and when their first label
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and went into the studio to record the next single "Ghetto". Although originally recorded with Lowery on vocals, it would be re-recorded with new singer Ivan Kelly (formerly of
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Britain: The History of UK Punk 1980 - 1984
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