Post Punk Collection

Prince Charles visits Londons Capital Radio. Pictured meeting the Mo-dettes, Ramona Carlier, June Miles-Kingston (obscured in photograph), Kate Corris and Jane Crockford. 14th May 1980

Boomtown Rats in concert at the Odeon, Birmingham, 19th October 1979

Adam and the Ants. November 1984

Adam Ant: The warpaint has gone, the dandy Prince daubed like a Red Indian is transformed into a sober young actor facing his biggest challenge yet, Adam Ant

Ant worship in America: The middle-class kids of Hollywood have just discovered Adam Ant. In time they may even claim to have invented him

Guitarist Gerry Cott (standing) and bass player Peter Briquette from the Boomtown Rats visited Birmingham to make a trade presentation at a city music shop. 12th January 1979

Singer Adam Ant. Circa 1985

Adam Ant circa 1985

Pop star Adam Ant. July 1985

Adam Ant of Adam and the Ants, who has a hit single at the moment. December 1980

Adam Ant pictured without his make up in London today. February 1982

Billion Dollar Pop Show: It will be TVs greatest ever international pop show. A billion dollars worth of stars lined up at Montreux for the Golden Rose Pop Festival in Switzerland

Adam Ant in boxing boots. January 1982

Dancing together in the small hours of Friday morning are the new "Miss World"
Dancing together in the small hours of Friday morning are the new " Miss World" Sarah-Jane Hutt and pop singer Adam Ant. November 1983

Adam Ant at The Palladium, Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA. December 1982

Former pop idol Adam Ant flew home to Britian yesterday to make a comeback as a singer. Adam, who has been working as an actor in America

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"Post Punk: A Revolution in Sound and Style" In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a new wave of music emerged, challenging the status quo and pushing boundaries, born out of the rebellious spirit that defined this era, with bands like The Boomtown Rats leading the charge. On October 19th, 1979, The Boomtown Rats took to the stage at the Odeon in Birmingham for an unforgettable concert. Guitarist Gerry Cott and bass player Peter Briquette commanded attention as they unleashed their raw energy upon a captivated audience. Meanwhile, across town, Prince Charles made his way to London's Capital Radio where he met with another influential post punk group - The Mo-dettes. This meeting symbolized a growing recognition of post punk's impact on popular culture. One figure who embodied this movement was Adam Ant. Known for his flamboyant style and theatrical performances, Adam Ant shed his warpaint in favor of a new persona inspired by Native American culture. His reinvention captured imaginations worldwide; even middle-class kids from Hollywood were caught up in "Ant worship. " Fast forward to 1985 when Adam Ant continued to captivate audiences with his unique blend of music and fashion. His influence extended beyond Britain as he became an international pop star adored by fans around the globe. But let's not forget that it all started back in November 1984 when Adam formed Adam and the Ants. Their infectious sound combined elements of punk rock with catchy melodies that resonated with listeners everywhere. By July 1985, Adam Ant had firmly established himself as a pop icon. With hit singles under his belt and legions of devoted fans at his side, he proved that post punk wasn't just a passing trend but rather a force to be reckoned with. Looking back to December 1980, we find ourselves witnessing another peak moment in Adam Ant's career.