Thatcher on Acid

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Thatcher on Acid
OriginEngland
Genres Anarcho-punk
Years active1983–1998
Labels All the Madmen, Agit-Prop

Thatcher on Acid were an English anarcho-punk band. [1] They formed in Somerset during 1983. [2] Their name is a satirical reference to former UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher. [3] Ben Corrigan, Bob Butler and Andy Tuck also played in Schwartzeneggar with ex-Crass member, Steve Ignorant. [4] The band opened the anarcho-punk band Conflict's "Gathering of the 5000" show at Brixton Academy, [2] an event which resulted in many arrests and achieved a degree of infamy. [5]

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Bassist Bob Butler died in 2022. [6]

Members

Discography

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Singles & EPs

LPs

Compilations & live albums

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