Stiff Little Fingers with special guest Glen Matlock of Sex Pistols play The Academy, Dublin on 18 August. We asked SLF front man Jake Burns the BIG questions . . .
Formed in 1977 in Belfast, Stiff Little Fingers were at the forefront of the punk movement during the Troubles and their songs such as Suspect Device and Wasted Life detailed how they felt abandoned by the British government.
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In 1979 they became the first band to ever hit the UK top 20 album charts on an independent label with their debut album Inflammable Material.
Tickets for the Academy gig are priced from €33.50 including booking fee are on sale now.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I watch too much football. I prefer playing acoustic guitar these days. I read almost non-stop while on tour
How would you describe your music?
Loud and hopefully entertaining.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Rory Gallagher, Bob Dylan, The Clash, Dr Feelgood.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Rory Gallagher at the Ulster Hall, Belfast in 1973.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Led Zeppelin II.
What's your favourite song right now?
Easton and Main by the Turnpike Troubadours.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Awopbopaloobopawopbamboom!
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Like a Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Here.
