Formed by RB singer Charlie Harper in 1976, the London punk band U.K. Subs may have tackled the occasional social or political topic, yet they were distinguished by their roaring, rocking three-chord ravers. In addition to Harper, the group featured guitarist Nicky Garratt, bassist Paul Slack, and drummer Pete Davies. The U.K. Subs released several singles in the late '70s, including "Stranglehold" and "Tomorrow's Girls," which managed to hit the British Top 40. As the '80s progressed, the band began to lose its audience as they incorporated heavy metal into the sound. Throughout their career the band's lineup fluctuated, with Harper being the only constant in the group's career. The U.K. Subs continued recording right into the '90s, although the audience for albums like 1995's Punk Is Back and 1997's Riot has decreased substantially. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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