Beki Bondage is the female singer / guitarist in the punk band, Vice Squad.
Bondage is often cited as being the first punk pin-up, and featured on the front cover of a number of influential music tabloids such as Melody Maker, NME, Smash Hits and Sounds.
In 1983 she left Vice Squad to form the band Ligotage with Steve Roberts of the UK Subs. Their debut single was "Crime and Passion" (1983, EMI), and their only album Forgive and Forget was released on the independent Picasso Records label.
Following the release of two solo singles in 1985, Bondage formed The Bombshells (often billed as "Beki & the Bombshells") in 1986. The band continued to play on the London club and punk circuit for many years.
In 1997 she reformed Vice Squad with a new line-up; the band continue to record and tour, particularly in USA and Eastern Europe.
She released a solo album of covers in 2000 entitled Cold Turkey.
In a speech on April 23, 2006 (St George's Day), for the Campaign to Celebrate our English Heritage, controversial journalist Garry Bushell cited Bondage as "a jewel in the crown of England's glory".
Thanks to :
James Stevenson / Martin Smith / Paul Rooney / Garry Bushell for the sounds on my player.
Grilly / HillBill for photo's.
Stu Taylor for booking.
My luvverly band Lumpo, Sir Kev.
ALL THE FANS AND SUPPORTERS WORLDWIDE
THANK YOU ALL
XXX BEKI XXX
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