Punishment of Luxury

Saturday 2nd Jul 2016

location_city Westgarth Social Club, Middlesbrough

Punishment of Luxury

Newcastle-based post-punk band who formed in 1976 initially. They reformed in 2007.

Key members include: Brian Bond - vocals and keys, Nevel Luxury - guitar and vocals, Jimi Giro - bass and Steve Sekrit - drums.

They initially recorded for the famous Small Wonder label (the single 'Puppet Life') before inking a short-lived deal with United Artists and releasing their acclaimed debut 'Laughing Academy' in 1979.

They recorded two John Peel Sessions at Maida Vale in 1978 and 1979.