Band. Fans. Friends. Music

<p>Black clothing backcombed hair belts doom music berry jenever. The new-wave (or post-punk) culture of the eighties is revived. Learn about an</p><p>impressive cultural phenomenon or reminisce about your own past.</p><p> </p><p>In 1981 after a gig the author met the band that would change everything. The Comsat Angels were an English band more popular in Holland than in their own country. New-wave Holland embraced the group who toured there often. Inge van Sombri�� attended many of their gigs became friends with the band and still thinks they are the best band ever.</p><p><br>The new-wave music world is portrayed: what are sound checks and gig posters how do backcombing and hair spray work which colours can or can't you wear? Don't be uncool and learn how (not) to be a groupie. Images of the 'dark' 1980s illustrate this story about a band and a fan who became friends.</p><p> </p><p>Illustrated with private photos. A beautiful portrait of a subculture of the 1980s.</p>