This Islington based pub was one of the starting points of the brief, yet strong Pub Rock phenomenon in the mid-70s. With the decline of this movement, the pub went on to become a leading venue in the Punk Rock scene.
Famous artists that have graced its stage include the likes of The Ramones, U2, Dire Straits, The Clash, and The Cure as well as Joy Division (with their debut London gig in 1978) and Keane (with his debut gig in 1998).
Global success made in London
A leading figure in music
Founders of Punk Rock
Lemmy’s legendary Heavy Metal
Once performing at Woodstock
Legendary Heavy Metal with Eddie
Key player in British Punk Rock
London Pop Rock superstars
Legendary Freddie Mercury
Britpop at its best
The one and only Rock stars
Formed in 1965 in London
British Rock with Sting
With origins in Blues music
Named from Shepherd’s Bush
Indie Rock since 1998
Indie from Southern London
From London to worldwide success
From the 60s until today
Alternative Rock from outsiders for outsiders
One of the Britpop giants
Just legendary
Part of Genesis or as solo artist
An 80s icon
Iconic Camden artist
Pop Rock meets Wave and Gothic
Legends from the 60s
Mark Knopfler and his fellows
Britpop meets Psychedelic
