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# 31 Aug 1979

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Final Issue # 36 June 1980
# 37, The Last Word

This is a slightly improved version of the scan originally uploaded here. I've discovered a technique for 'de-speckling' the photographs.

John talks about his experiences as a 'Punch & Judy' man in this issue. It's a form of puppet entertainment usually found at the seaside in the UK. At the time I thought he must have been joking but he has since confirmed that he was really doing it for a while in the late 70's.

There is also an extremely rare photo of Bob Benham performing 'live' with the band. It's the only one I've ever seen. It's even more unusual as John is up at the front of the stage singing and playing guitar !

The original cover numbering did go a bit out of sync towards the end of the newsletter run. I've corrected them all after scanning.

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The lyrics to 'Lola' were included in this newsletter. That's 2 bands I've played with that released a song with that title.