TOADS, THE
Last updated: 17-01-2019
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Basic Information
- Norwich, Norfolk, Uk
- 70s Punk
E1977 - L1977
Related Bands
Lead Vocals, Guitar: Paul Cheetham aka Paul Stranger left not replaced
Vocals, Guitar: David Viner
Vocals, Bass: Dave Smith
Drums: Alan Polo Pollard
The Toads claim to be Norwich's first Punk band. They made their debut at a private party at the Kingsways Caves, The Kingsway Public House (now demolished) on the 22nd April 1977. Guitarist David Viner notes, "We only managed to play a couple of songs before it was all stopped by the landlady who said she hadn't realised it was a punk gig"
The band played their last gig at Peoples Night Club, Norwich on 6th December 1977 with The Right Hand Lovers featuring Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse as the support band
EEN: Paul Stranger leaves The Toads in Oct 77. the band go out as a trio with Dave Toad on bass taking on the main vocal role.
Dick Dangler & The Testicles / Charley Farley and the Electric Rusks <> Zink Ambassadors / Misty Web
| Diary Events | ||||||
| Date | Cat | Title | Sub Title | Venue | Promoter | |
| 22-April-1977 | GIG | THE TOADS | KINGSWAY PUBLIC HOUSE, THE | MORE INFO | ||
| 05-June-1977 | GIG | THE TOADS | WYMONDHAM COLLEGE | MORE INFO | ||
| 12-June-1977 | GIG | THE TOADS | CAMBRIDGE STREET, NORWICH - JUBILEE STREET PARTY | MORE INFO | ||
| 30-July-1977 | GIG | THE TOADS | CHARING CROSS CENTRE | MORE INFO | ||
| 08-November-1977 | GIG | RUMBLE STRIPS | PEOPLES | MORE INFO | ||
| 15-November-1977 | GIG | RUMBLE STRIPS | PEOPLES | MORE INFO | ||
| 22-November-1977 | GIG | RUMBLE STRIPS | PEOPLES | MORE INFO | ||
| 06-December-1977 | GIG | THE RIGHT HAND LOVERS | PEOPLES | MORE INFO | ||