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The Skids

Friday 10th Oct 2025

location_city The Grove - Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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The Skids

Scottish punk/ rock band formed in 1977. Their biggest success was the single titled 'Into the Valley', 'Masquerade', 'Working For The Yankee Dollar', 'Sweet Surburbia', 'The Saints Are Coming' and more.

They released their first album in 35 years, "Burning Cities" in 2017.

Current line-up is Richard Jobson, Mike Baillie, Bruce Watson, Jamie Watson and Bill Simpson.

Founder Stuart Adamson went on to form Big Country before sadly passing away in 2001.

The Grove - Byker

1 St Michael\'s Road
Byker
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE6 1QU