Who were the best punk bands from that original era and why?
D: Early Buzzcocks (with Howard Devoto) because they made some unique sounds. The Adverts because the lyrics were about more than the usual punk preoccupations. The Pistols because they started it and really were it. Everyone else just (with the above exceptions) was just dragged in their slip stream. The Clash were too macho, but the guitarist, Mick Jones, without Strummer, when he was in Big Audio Dynamite with Don Letts was better. I think PIL, the first and second album, were good. They used synthesisers and studios to make a proper noise. The combination of Keith and John was great. J: Regarding the documentary with footage of you talking to Janet Street Porter in your mum’s house and your Grandpa (who was a really great character) stole the show. What did your family think about all the punk focus? D: My Grandad was a profound influence on me, my Dad left home when I was 5 and I never saw him again until now. My Grandad lived with us for 20 years right up until he died at 97 year
