Sort it Out Tour
Supported by the Innocents and the Slits.
updated 25 Dec 2020 - added phtos and posters
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Record Mirror 18 Nov 78
Sounds, Clash banned from Brum
18 November 1978
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Poster
Robin Tate - 22 December 2020
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Bottom: An original Poster, kindly shared by Richard Kendall ?
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Flyer
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An original Flyer, kindly shared by Rich Les
Bottom right: Original but a bit tatty flyer from 1978
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Aylesbury Friars
Friars in Aylesbury was a legendary venue, particularly in the punk and new wave scene of the late 70s and early 80s.It opened in 1969 but closed down twice, once in 1970 for a period of nine months and again in 1984 for a period of twenty-five years, reopening from 2009 to 2010.
The Clash - Live at Friars, Aylesbury (28.06.1978) - YouTube
Friars Aylesbury ran as a music club in the Buckinghamshire market town of Aylesbury between 1969 and 1984. The history of the venue can be separated into three distinct phases denoted by the venue in which the club was run. The first venue was New Friarage Hall, used from 2nd June 1969 to 6th August 1970, the second being Borough Assembly Hall, used from 17th April 1971 to 30th August 1975, and the final venue to be used (and the one in this recording) Vale/Maxwell Hall, used from 13th September 1975 to 22nd December 1984 and revived from 1st June 2009 to 4th June 2010.
Across its life, there were various trials and tribulations which saw Friars close to bankruptcy numerous times, but it survived and along the way gained an excellent reputation, and presented the best artists of its day. The venue is known as being heavily responsible for the subsequent success of such artists as David Bowie, Mott the Hoople, Stiff Little Fingers, and many more.
The Clash were big fans of Friars, and they played there four times. The final time they played was in 1982 at Stoke Mandeville Stadium sports hall, which was only ever used for that one gig.
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Friars, an anniversary gig was held in June 2009, almost exactly 40 years to the day since the first gig and nearly 25 years after the last. This featured bands from the early era, and the event was considered by as a big success. Another was subsequently held in October 2009 with Friars legends Stiff Little Fingers, Penetration and The Disco Students. Stiff Little Fingers recorded their appearance at Friars in July 1980 (as well as their gig at the Rainbow in London the same month) for their legendary live album Hanx!, considered a punk classic.
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Friars first opened in 1969, at the New Friarage Hall on Walton Street. Since then it's had three other homes — at the Borough Assembly Hall, at the Civic Centre, and most recently at the Waterside Theatre — but the venue's importance remains the same.
"Friars stepped up a gear in September 1975 with the opening of the Civic Centre and the 1250 capacity Vale Hall (renamed to Maxwell Hall in 1977). Opportunities that would never have happened did - the return of Bowie, Genesis, Ian Hunter, Steve Harley, legendary Blondie, Clash, Ramones gigs and so many more. The decision was taken to close the Civic and replace it with the hugely controversial Waterside Theatre across the way. The building was demolished in 2011."
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Farewell to the Civic Centre 1975-2010
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Aylesbury Friars Civic Centre
Photos of the Clash at Aylesbury Friars 78-82
FRIDAY DECEMBER 22ND 1978
THE CLASH
THE SLITS
Source: Tim Watts
SATURDAY JANUARY 5TH 1980
THE CLASH
IAN DURY AND THE BLOCKHEADS
THE VICE CREEMS
Source: Don Stone
SATURDAY JANUARY 5TH 1980
THE CLASH
Source: Sarah Woods
MONDAY JULY 12TH 1982
THE CLASH AT STOKE MANDEVILLE
Source: Don Stone
MONDAY JULY 12TH 1982
THE CLASH AT STOKE MANDEVILLE
Source: Bucks Herald Archive
MONDAY JULY 12TH 1982
JOE STRUMMER AT STOKE MANDEVILLE HOSPITAL
Source: Bucks Herald Archive
MONDAY JULY 12TH 1982
THE CLASH AT STOKE MANDEVILLE
Source: Steve Hoad
Original Aylesbury gig flyers from 1978/1980/1982
Traxmarx: On the Road with the Clash
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And a great night it was
Martyn Cleal - And a great night it was.
Keith Osborn - Went to this after my work Christmas party god knows how how I made there, great gig though
David Hardaker - Was at that gig Brilliant night out. Any gig at Friars was Brilliant. There was a similar poster sold on EBay a week ago went for over £1800.
Neil Murray - Saw them twice on that tour - Aylesbury and Peterborough. Slits were support act. Their energy was just amazing! Good times.
We got stranded and slept on the floor of an empty hospital room
Kevin Patrick Southworth - I remember that gig. We got stranded and slept on the floor of an empty hospital room. Had to bunk the train home the following morning, about 20 of us jumping the ticket barriers at Marylebone station.
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A great gig that was
Terry Jones - Was at the clash https://facebook.com
Tim Watts - One of photos my wife Colleen took at the Clash gig.
Tom Edward Phillips - Was there too ... at The Clash/The Slits gig.
Mick Strange - I was at the Clash gig
Nick Sendall - The second time I saw The Clash, a great gig!
Michael Sales - I was there
Barry Turner - A great gig that was
Martyn Cleal - I was there, it was a fantastic evening will never forget it.
Sally Beningfield - I was at the Clash gig!!
Simon Pearce - Saw both ,slits were great.
Steve Bonzi Vizard - That was a great night. We were lucky having friars. Great times
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Tim Watts and his wife Coleen saw The Clash live five times, including the Friars and Dunstable gigs in 1978
Friars year end Poll results, 1978
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Aylesbury Friars Poll Results 1977
Welcome to the Friars Aylesbury website 1978
Aylesbury Friars Poll Results 1979
Photos: 78-12-22 Aylesbury
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Sold at Auction: A set of 21 photos, taken at The Clash/The Slits concert at Friars Aylesbury, 22nd December 1978. By the time of their third appearance at Friars Aylesbury in 1982 (their previous two shows being in 1978), demand for Clash tickets was so high that the venue was upgraded to the nearby Stoke Mandeville Stadium.
Tim Watts - Photos the missus took at this gig
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Simon Catmur - Robin Tate - there’s the proof I was looking for - I wasn’t going mad.
The flag behind Topper does say ‘unprovoked retaliation’ - that’s the first proof I’ve seen since I first saw it on the Sort It Out tour 20 December 1978 in Wolverhampton. I knew it was there - just couldn’t find any images. Thank you - Tim Watts
Viv Albertine with The Slits, supporting The Clash at Friars Aylesbury December 1978
Tim Watts - Sorting some photos taken by missus, Viv Albertine with The Slits, supporting The Clash at Friars Aylesbury 1978. No telephoto on camera , we were right in pogo area. The fingers aren’t ours !!!!
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