XTC/Fingerprintz

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February 3, 1980 I saw the English band XTC at Guelph University, War Memorial Hall with my brother Paul who, at the time, was at university there. They were supported by Fingerprintz who were touring with them at the time. Both were pop tinged post punk (aka "new wave") bands who I really liked.

XTC went on to become more of a studio band and, to my mind, became a little too arty. At the time I saw them they had a good catalogue of hits from their first 3 albums -- "Making Plans for Nigel", from Drums & Wires, was a big hit at the time. To explore more of their music see their YouTube Channel.

Fingerprintz folded shortly after their 1981 album "Beat Noir". At the time they were show casing "The Very Dab". Both are great albums.  To explore more of their music see their YouTube Channel.

These photos are from slides taken at the time and scanned during the COVID-19 crisis of 2020/21.