Dud obsessed over Cowboys and Indians until the early 80's. Then at the age of 14 he experienced a life changing epiphany.

He was exposed to a force of music that touched him in areas, including the arse, forcing follicles to stand proud along the nape of his reasonably developing neck. The music was London Calling by The Clash.

He was ready to be indoctrinated and Joe Strummer was to be the indoctrinater.

Dud was punk and spent filthy great years shaving his head, stitching in zips, and submerged in the subversive sounds of the era.

The Clash spoke to Dud like no other band did before, or have ever since.

With other humans Dud formed the infamous band Basic Mentality, steering a unique and acclaimed strand of punk. They performed the notorious run of gigs 'The Sugar City Wake' before an inevitable and glorious collapse.

Dud moved. To London. To plumb.