Basically, Johnny Moped

Basically, Johnny Moped

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2013-06-14

A funny and often moving account of one of UK music's great lost treasures. Formed in 1974 by a group of school friends from Croydon, Johnny Moped were the band fronted by, and named after, the enigmatic Paul Halford aka Johnny Moped. By 1977 the group found themselves at the heart of the burgeoning punk scene in London and for a brief moment even looked like contenders. Despite being able to count both Chrissie Hynde and Captain Sensible as past members, success was not to come their way and Johnny Moped are now largely forgotten, punk rock's great lost band. Their story is however a fascinating one that, along with some of the era's most innovative music deserves to be heard.

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Basically, Johnny Moped

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A funny and often moving account of one of UK music's great lost treasures. Formed in 1974 by a group of school friends from Croydon, Johnny Moped were the band fronted by, and named after, the enigmatic Paul Halford aka Johnny Moped. By 1977 the group found themselves at the heart of the burgeoning punk scene in London and for a brief moment even looked like contenders. Despite being able to count both Chrissie Hynde and Captain Sensible as past members, success was not to come their way and Johnny Moped are now largely forgotten, punk rock's great lost band. Their story is however a fascinating one that, along with some of the era's most innovative music deserves to be heard.

Released

2013-06-14

Runtime

77

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Music

Documentary

Language

English

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    Paul Halford

    Paul Halford
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    Captain Sensible

    Captain Sensible
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    Phil Burns

    Phil Burns
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    Dave Berk

    Dave Berk
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    Xerxes

    Xerxes
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    Chrissie Hynde

    Chrissie Hynde
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    Slimy Toad

    Slimy Toad
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    Andy Czezowski

    Andy Czezowski
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    Don Letts

    Don Letts
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    Shane MacGowan

    Shane MacGowan
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    Billy Childish

    Billy Childish
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    Shanne Bradley

    Shanne Bradley
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    Roger Armstrong

    Roger Armstrong
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    Tony Anderson

    Tony Anderson
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    Kay Byatt

    Kay Byatt
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    Brenda Halford

    Brenda Halford