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Punks at the 100 Club. Drunken Punk sitting amongst broken plastic beer glasses at the 10th anniversary of the last Sex Pistols concert. 18th January 1988
John Shenton
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21580002
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In this print titled "Punks at the 100 Club" we are transported back to a momentous event in punk rock history. The image captures the essence of rebellion and youthful energy that defined the 1980s punk scene. Amidst a sea of broken plastic beer glasses, we find a drunken punk rocker sitting defiantly, his spiked hair standing tall and his leather jacket adorned with patches reflecting his rebellious spirit. This photograph was taken on the 18th of January, 1988, during the unforgettable 10th anniversary celebration of the last Sex Pistols concert. The atmosphere is electric as punks from all walks of life gather at London's iconic venue, the legendary 100 Club. Their distinctive fashion choices - bondage trousers, Doc Martin boots - serve as visual symbols of their shared identity and subversive attitude towards mainstream society. Photographer John Shenton skillfully captures not only an individual lost in intoxication but also an entire youth culture united by their love for music and desire for social change. Through this image, he immortalizes a pivotal moment in time when punk rockers came together to commemorate their influential predecessors while forging their own path forward. As we gaze upon this powerful photograph from Memory Lane Prints, it serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos and brokenness, there exists beauty in self-expression and defiance against societal norms.
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