BLITZKRIEG ZONE
"Dave Pepper: Dave's biggest band in the U.K, was 'Blitzkrieg Zone". Based in Coventry, England. Influenced by 'Sigue Sigue Sputnik. Several releases, regular touring, with 'The Pogues' 999,haircut 100!!" Dave Pepper's site - (Dave's US band /musical activities)
Formed in Coventry 1986
"Blitzkriegzone2020 was the brainchild of British guitarist/singer/songwriter Dave Pepper. Born in Coventry England, he was an integral part of the local and nationwide music scene. Playing in bands since the age of 12, he climbed the ladders of varying success with each new band he joined. In 1986, whilst in a Coventry based rock band(Ramrods) he was lucky enough to be on a support tour with The Pogues. During that time, he saw a live performance of Sigue Sigue Sputnik.(Formed by Tony James, X Billy Idol/Gen X) A lightbulb flashed. At the end of the tour using a 4 track tape, he recorded a 2 song demo. 21 Boy and Teenage Rocket age."
Dave met Steve Guest (Vocalist) at the Rose and Crown in Coventry and in Martin the bassist at the Dog and Trumpet. Drums Pete Hnatuska.
First gig was at Busters. Dave Pepper and his songs on Reverbnation
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Rock Garden London December 15 1986
BLITZKRIEG ZONE 20 20 – Coventry’s legendary Dave Pepper…
Broadcast on this date in 1987, a ‘Midlands Today’ TV news report on guitarist Dave Pepper, a leading light on Coventry’s punk scene of the early 80s, (August 21st 1987).
“As a teenage guitarist of some repute, Dave Pepper helped create punk band ‘X-Certs’ and provided a varied stance on the Coventry scene including Dexy’s style soul (Team 23), the iconic “I” with Dill from Gods Toys (who very nearly secured a big deal), the baroque music of the Courtiers of Fashion with Tracey Skarzynska, the Ramrods/Major Five with Danny Cunningham & his brother Barney and of course under the direct influence & support of Tony James (of Generation X & Sigue Sigue Sputnik), probably Dave’s best known band, Blitzkrieg Zone 20 20,” wrote Sonar Records.
“He also spent many years living and working in the USA, playing, touring, learning and including a very successful career playing the vineyard circuit of Virginia.”
From Hobo's A-Z of Coventry Bands: "Blitzkriegzone2020 was the brainchild of British guitarist/singer/songwriter Dave Pepper."
"Born in Coventry England, he was an integral part of the local and nationwide music scene. Playing in bands since the age of 12, he climbed the ladders of varying success with each new band he joined."
"In 1986, whilst in a Coventry based rock band(Ramrods) he was lucky enough to be on a support tour with The Pogues. During that time, he saw a live performance of Sigue Sigue Sputnik(formed by Tony James, X Billy Idol/Gen X). A light bulb flashed. At the end of the tour using a 4 track tape, he recorded a 2 song demo. 21 Boy and Teenage Rocket age."
The video clip features Dave in action with Blitzkrieg Zone 20 20 followed by an interview where he shares his kit car expertise.
I’ve added a bonus clip at the end: John Peel playing a demo track ’21 Boy’ from Blitzkrieg Zone, broadcast on 26th February 1986.
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