with a lot of 'little Hitlers' rising up. support for getting you awarded a KBE (in full: Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Of course, it's not all about taking a political stand. There's also the music. You've completed your mission to release 26 albums, one for every letter of the alphabet. Did people believe you would actually reach that goal when you had only released the first three or four albums? It didn't matter.We just went on with it. It was all a lot of fun. If no new UK Subs albums are coming, does this mean you'll be concentrating more on other projects? The past few years,we've seen you do more solo concerts. Is it your intention to focus on this musical approach the next few years? We have always taken life as it comes.We may yet record one more album, but let's wait until all the reissues have come out this year. My solo gigs will get better and I'm mixing a new solo album right now.We can’t concentrate on one single thing.We work on all kinds of projects. I once saw an online petition to gather signatures and - 17 - Empire). Any thoughts on that? It was silly, but... Thank you, guys! What is actually the best accolade or form of acknowledgement a band can get? What's the best way people can show their appreciation, including those people who, for some reason, can't attend the live concerts? I would say it's coming to see us. We know they have given us the lives we’ve led and we really appreciate that. Finally, do you have any advice for young kids starting a punk band or alternative band nowadays? Given your massive experience, what do you think is the one mistake that's easily made but should be avoided at all cost? Don’t quit. Just carry on and follow your dream. Malcolm NIX www.peek-a-boo-magazine.be Photo © RAVEN's HeartCore Photography
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