Gig: 7/28/1980, Seventeen, Hamilton Club, Birkenhead

As reported a fortnight ago in Thrills, Rhyl-based band Seventeen have been subjected to a lengthy investigation by the Department of Health and Social Security over the question of their drawing unemployment benefit whilst gigging for charity and for free. Last week, after five months of  investigation, band members Eddie MacDonald, Nigel Buckle and Mike Peters were summoned to their local office and told that there were now no charges [read more]

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2/16/1980: Seventeen, Pier Pavillion, Hastings Summary The 3rd Mod Convention Seventeen were second on the bill. The event was opened by “Relay” and headlined by “The Circles”Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments