Thatcher on Acid
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1983 in Somerset, England |
| Defunct | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Somerset , England |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Thatcher on Acid was a British anarcho-punk ensemble that originated in Somerset in 1983. Their band name served as a satirical nod to former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Prominent figures such as Ben Corrigan, Bob Butler, and Andy Tuck also collaborated in the group Schwartzeneggar alongside Steve Ignorant, formerly of Crass. A significant highlight of their career was supporting the anarcho-punk band Conflict during the notorious "Gathering of the 5000" event at Brixton Academy, which became infamous due to numerous arrests and extensive press coverage.
Bob Butler, the group's bassist, died in 2022.
Members
- Ben Corrigan – guitar and vocals
- Matt Cornish – bass and vocals
- Martin Hosken – drums (1983–1987)
- Andy Tuck – drums (from 1987)
- Bob Butler – bass (deceased 2022)
Singles & EPs
- Moondance (1986 – 12" – All the Madmen)
- Flannel 905 (1990 – 7" – Rugger Bugger Discs)
- Thatcher On Acid Meets Steerpike – The Illusion Of Being Together (1990 – 12" – Meantime Records)
- Can We Laugh Now? / No Fucking War (1992 – Split EP with 7 Year Bitch – Clawfist Records)
- Yo Yo Man (1992 – 7" – K Records)
- "Frank" Jr. (1992 – 7" – Subcorridor Records)
- Chagrin (1992 – 7" – Desperate Attempt Records)
LPs
- Curdled (1987 – All the Madmen)
- Frank (1991 – Agit-Prop)
- Squib (1992 – split CD with Wat Tyler, released as Yurp Thing on Allied Records)
Compilations & live albums
- Thatcher On Acid (1988 – also known under the title Garlic – Rugger Bugger Records)
- Curdled/The Moondance (1997 – reissue combining their debut LP and first 12" release – Broken Rekids Record)
- Pressing: 84-91 (1995 – Desperate Attempt Records)
External links
- Thatcher On Acid at last.fm
- [ Thatcher On Acid] profile on Allmusic