Punk and New Wave thread.

Mad Eyed Screamer said:
Sad news in the world of punk.........
I recall the fuss caused by Granada executives on learning Jordan would be wearing a swaztika on the Sex Pistols TV debut with Tony Wilson presenting.
There was a stand off with the band saying they wouldnt perform if she couldnt wear it while dancing next to the band.
In the end the compromise was she could wear it but cover it up with duct tape.... which kind of peeled off during the recording.....
RIP Jordan
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Punk legend Jordan - aka Pamela Rooke - has died

"The queen of punk" Jordan (aka Pamela Rooke) has died aged 66 following a short period of illness, her family have confirmed
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That is sad news. Shame about Nick Tesco too. I suppose that we are at a point now when this thread is going to inevitably feature more obituaries.

Jordan put out her autobiography a couple of years ago. Haven't read it myself but it's meant to be good:

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Defying Gravity, Jordan’s Story

Authors: Jordon Mooney & Cathi Unsworth Publisher: Omnibus Press Price: £20 Mooney highlighted the essence of her own journey after a meeting with noted artist, Andy Warhol, “…take someone like myself: I’m not tall, I’ve never been slim – you can make something else that catches people off...
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