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After relocating to London, the two young punks recruited guitarist Howard Pickup (Boak) and drummer Laurie Driver (Muscat), and the Adverts were born. The Roxy, London's first live punk venue, played a crucial role in the Adverts’ early career. They were one of the pioneering bands who played at the club during its first 100 days.
Mar 16, 2021 · Adopting the stagenames TV Smith and Gaye Advert, they formed The Adverts with guitarist Howard Boak (aka Howard Pickup) and drummer Laurie Muscat (aka Lorry Driver).
Nov 7, 1997 · Guitarist with The Adverts, the influential British punk rock band which found fame in 1976. After leaving the band faded into obscurity and ran a taxi firm in London. Died of a Brain tumour in 1997.
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Aug 4, 2021 · Howard Pickup (aka Howard Boak) died of a brain tumor on July 12, 1997 at the age of 45. TV Smith is active still today. But now-listen to this great band:
Adverts' guitarist Howard Pickup (Howard Boak, Born 1951) died in 1997 of a brain tumor.
The Adverts were an English punk band who formed in 1976 and broke up in late 1979. Tim Smith "T. V. Smith" Gaye Black "Gaye Advert" Howard Boak "Howard Pickup" Laurie Muscat "Laurie Driver" John...
Official director profile for Mr Martyn Howard Boak (born June 1964) including current and resigned company appointments.
