Ian Grant on Stranglers detention in Nice

Title

Ian Grant on Stranglers detention in Nice

Genre

Interview

TX Date

28 Jun 1980

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:01:26

Description

Ian Grant, manager of punk band The Stranglers, spent a week in prison with the band after allegedly inciting a riot at a concert at Nice University on 20/06/80. They were released on bail on 27/06/80 and will face the charges in October. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Ian Grant

Keywords

Musicians; Crime; France; Riots; Bands; Imprisonment; Managers; Concert performances; NICE; The Stranglers; Ian Grant

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