On this day, Cardiff band Young Marble Giants played the GrassRoots Coffee Bar, Cardiff.
Young Marble Giants were a post-punk band formed in Cardiff, Wales in 1978. Their music was based around the vocals of Alison Statton along with the minimalist instrumentation of brothers Philip and Stuart Moxham. Their early sound was a sharp contrast with the more aggressive punk rock that dominated the underground at the time. Young Marble Giants released just one full-length studio album, Colossal Youth, in 1980.
The Grassroots centre is iconic with a rich history stretching back to the punk culture of 1979. This community project developed into a haven for any young person in crisis or need, where self-expression was encouraged and creativity celebrated.
