A.U.K. was the brainchild of John Ball. He wanted to start a band, and with me just fresh from leaving The Alternative, the cogs were in motion. The band went through a lot of line-up changes before starting to play. Eric Kinkell (a.k.a. Skinz) was there on guitar from the beginning, but he didn't like the way the band was going and wanted to pursue his musical interests in another band and later played guitar with 'Newtown Grunts'. Then there was Kenny Greg who played bass, and Michael (also bass) who left with Skinz. After attracting brother and sister Gary and Mel, the band got down to some serious practising. Rehearsals took place in various locations including the local school and the Glenrothes YMCA. John and Iain were the mainstay behind the lyrics and music, with additional music and lyrics from from Gary.
Mel - AUK - R.I.P great girl and singer.
A.U.K Johnny Punk - Lead Vocals
A.U.K Practice - Magil & Iain Influx singing
A.U.K Iain Influx - Guitar & Magil - Vocals
AUK played gigs with Oi Polloi and I.D Parade one being the Glenrothes YMCA, 25th October, 1986.John and Iain later formed a 2 piece called 'This Tribe' and recorded the track 'The Earth Dies Screaming'.
A.U.K Re-formed again in 2008 which was to see the release of a Split CD with Brighton anarcho punk band 'Burnt Cross' titled 'The Earth Dies Screaming'. The title was chosen due to Rob B.C hearing the original track performed by 'This Tribe' and saying it should be re-recorded. This was the insperation that seen both Iain and John join forces once more and record again as A.U.K. This time the sound was more aggressive and the lyrics more punchy but remaining with that original 80's style and sound.A.U.K then released the 'Rise' single via Darren from Tadpole Records.
P.S. Iain thnx for this video bosnia and herzegovina loves you
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