Artist
999
British punk and new wave band from the late 1970s, known for energetic performances and sharp post-punk sensibilities.
About
999 was a British punk and new wave band that emerged during the late 1970s. The group gained prominence within the UK punk scene, delivering energetic performances characterized by sharp guitar work and direct, rebellious vocals. Their debut album "I'm Alive / Quite Disappointing" (1977) established their presence, followed by "Separates" (1978), which further developed their post-punk sound. "The Biggest Prize In Sport" (1980) represented a continued evolution of their style during the transition from punk to new wave sensibilities. The band remained active performers throughout the early 1980s, as documented by their live cassette recording from Hamburg in 1980. While 999 operated primarily within mainstream punk and new wave territories rather than underground experimental scenes, they maintained a dedicated following and contributed to the broader British new wave movement of the period. Their catalog demonstrates the band's prolific output during a creatively fertile era.