Incredibly sad news about Mensi, my thoughts are with his family and friends. I always admired him, he was a man of great principles and an inspiration to us all who were fighting for a better world. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
See you later mate.
Steve
Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year, that's filled with love, laughter and unforgettable moments.
May this year be better than the last and bring peace, love and compassion.
Steve x
Photo: Sandra Van Watermeulen
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It's with a heavy heart that I have to tell you that Bob Butler died this morning. We worked together in Schwarzeneggar and The Last Supper, but more than a work mate he was a true friend, a bloody good bass player, a bloody good bloke and I shall bloody well miss him.
Evie 11.10.2021
Sorry to have to tell you that after this there will be no more new pictures of Evie appearing as she passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning.
We had a wonderful 10 years with a wonderful companion – yes, tears but also smiles and great memories.
Thanks everyone for joining
@Tim_Burgess
and me at last night's
@LlSTENlNG_PARTY
of Feeding Of The Five Thousand. Thanks also for all your comments and photos, really appreciated.
If you missed it you can listen to it in real-time replay here
So what? – I wrote this in response to the religious education I received at school. I wanted to write something to test my Christian believes at the time and see if I would disappear in a puff of smoke. Bugger – Of course I fucking didn’t.
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I'm absolutely gutted to tell you that a very dear friend of mine, Mark Pickstone, died last night. He was the keyboard player in Schwarzeneggar.
Mark was a gentle and caring giant who I loved very much and I shall miss him greatly.
My thoughts go to his wife and family.
Morning All,
Hope you all have a great day and if not here's a virtual hug from me.
This image was sent to may many years ago and it always makes me smile.
Women – Written by Joy. We were trying to include women’s voices more in the punk movement, which at the time was male orientated.
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Morning All, YES, it is happening and we will be coming to Ireland in September and mainland Europe in October. Apart from France, all tickets are up for sale now.
We are super excited that the Headsticks will be able to join us in October.
More info soon.
If you want to know what it's like to see the STEVE IGNORANT BAND performing CRASS songs then read Rich Jevons in depth gig review and then come along to one of the gigs and decide for yourself.
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Securicor – I remember being round Pete’s squat, he came out of the shower naked and said to me: “Steve I’ve got a new song. Strapped his guitar on and played the bass line.
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Today, 10th October, is World Mental Health Day.
Look after yourself and the people around you. Together we can create a more compassionate and caring world.
Photo by Joe Fox taken when we were filming the video for S.A.D.
When I sang it live I changed the word ‘spastic’ to ‘dog shit’ because I didn’t feel comfortable about it even though it was a legitimate term then and there was a Spastic Society. I wasn’t sure that people would get where I was coming from.
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STEVE IGNORANT BAND will be performing Crass songs at the NO VALUES festival on June 8th in Pomona, CA. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 16th at 11AM PT.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
#NoValuesFest
#steveignorantband
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On June 9th Crass Records, alongside One Little Independent Records, have reissued their iconic three volume compilation series ‘Bullshit Detector’ on 12” vinyl.
Check out the album reviews in Vive Le Rock magazine.
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I managed to cut it down from 4 minutes after penny Rimbaud had suggested that at live gigs we stood silently for 4 minutes. Fuck that I could have had 2 pints in that time – Never mind dodging ashtrays being thrown like frisbees.
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What A Shame – I was in Blackpool with Deko from Paranoid Visions and he told me that his favourite Crass song was this one because of ‘Watch Out For The Quiet Ones At The Back’.
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New Flag Design in stock.
Superb quality Flags (Crass Symbol / CRASS) 90cmx150cm with brass eyelets for flying or hanging. Double Stitched for extra strength and made of 100% Polyester.
Made by 1000 Flags based in Devon.
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Wishing you all a very Happy Spring Weekend.
I've got the weekend off (no gigs), so Jona has a list of DIY jobs planned.
Mmmm I know what I would rather do :)
Thanks everyone for the first 4 gigs of the year, we are all still buzzing.
2024 Tour Merch now available from the web shop for those that are interested.
I love performing this one because everyone can join in and over the years I found that different people have different interpretations of it. For example people from Belfast would sing along VERY LOUDLY. You guess when.
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The UK has a 4 day long weekend. We will celebrate that with 2 new releases on Friday 12 noon and every day at noon for 4 days SALE of end of stock and not so perfect items.
Look after yourself and each other and I'll see you all again soon.
For the record I changed Johnny Rotten you’re napalm to Steve Jones because at that time I didn’t agree with what Pen was saying.
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Sucks – When we first started playing this it was a lot longer and live I used to say things like:
‘Do you really believe in dinosaurs’ and that sort of thing. So obviously slap wristy and it was shortened.
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I had been threatened by the DHSS that they were going to send me to a rehabilitation centre if I didn’t find a job in 3 weeks. So I signed off.
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The very talented Carol Hodge singing 'Poison In A pretty Pill' at Rockaway Park.
Thanks to the Rockaway Park team to make this live stream a reality. profits being donated to Doctors Without Borders.
Go to for the full set.
Penny had written a verse which was never used and it went ‘Sergeant pepper wasn’t human he was Sandhurst trained’ which obviously was a reference to the Beatles.
I think.
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End Result – Written about my upbringing in Dagenham and the future my parents had mapped out for me. It took me half an hour to write.
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We are well honoured to be heard on Iggy Pop's radio show.
Here's the link to Iggy Pop's radio show, he played Stretford Blue and SAD on it last night!
Years later it became the thing for the audience to shout ‘Securi-fuckin-cor, because someone shouted that on the Live album of the Pied Bull.
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Whistle Down The Wind - Slice Of Life
I shall not bow my head in shame
Nor be the scapegoat for them to lay the blame
As though I can’t see or hear that which surrounds me
As though, I’m quite content with that which disgusts me.
At 11th January 2024 we will be back at the Old Cold Store in Nottingham where we did our very first gig with the Steve Ignorant Band.
It's a great venue and this one will sell out so if you can then get your ticket in advance.
Article about the time Crass played in Worthing. Great memories. A couple of years ago I played in worthing again with Slice Of Life - lovely place and lovely people.
Whistle Down The Wind - Slice Of Life
I shall not be silent
Nor stand by and watch as they destroy and disease
What is partly mine and is all ours.
Is all ours
This is our world