MARTYR

Martyn Hill - Vocals	Dave Freeth - Guitar & Backing Vocals
Phil Stan Rook - Bass & Backing Vocals	Tim Kearsley - Drums & Backing Vocals

A short lived Punk Band that were around in the early 80s and played the London Punk circuit.

In 1985, the band changed their name slightly to ''The Martyrs" after a suggestion from 'Frenchy Gloder'.

Mike Taylor - Guitar

Loopy - 2nd Guitar

BJ. - Bass came into the band

They demo'd 15 songs but sadly they signed with no labels

Their last show was at 'The Clarendon', Hammersmith Opening for 999 & The Vibrators



Above is the original 5 Track demo tape that the band sent into the "Bridge House" in Canning Town, London to try and secure a few gigs there.

Above is an original gig advert for 'The Adicts' & 'Martyr' from the 'The Golf Club', London from Friday 29th January 1982.

Above is an original gig advert for 'The Dark', 'Martyr' & The Crack' from the 'Skunx Club', London from Thursday 25th March 1982.

Thanks to Mike Clarke & Martin Hill

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