| craig_pancrack Posted on 25/11 23:27 | |
| RIP - Marty Powell - No Way singer | |
Sad news to report... Marty 'Matey' Powell, singer with late 70s Teesside punk band 'NO WAY' died suddenly from an asthma attack on Friday 23rd November. He celebrated his 50th birthday in the summer and was on great form as ever. Top bloke. RIP. | |
| Link: No Way - band info and pics | |
| LIDDLE_TOWERS Posted on 25/11 23:52 | |
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Sad news indeed Met him many times when we supported his band Seemed a decent sort | |
| kazzaxxx Posted on 25/11 23:53 | |
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so were you in a band liddle? | |
| LIDDLE_TOWERS Posted on 25/11 23:56 | |
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we have been here before kazzzaxxx played the drum's in The Filth,thornaby punk band. | |
| kazzaxxx Posted on 25/11 23:58 | |
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what do you mean been here before, i didn't know as i wouldnt have asked, and never heard of em 
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| radiogaga Posted on 25/11 23:59 | |
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Worked with the lad many years ago if my memory is correct. Matey was a sparky? I saw No Way quite a few times. If same lad, we had some great laughs together. Sad news indeed. | |
| boro_millwall Posted on 26/11 0:03 | |
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Rest In Peace | |
| LIDDLE_TOWERS Posted on 26/11 0:05 | |
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Thought i seen you on that rock garden thread before my mistake won't happen again
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| radiogaga Posted on 26/11 0:19 | |
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Does anybody remember TFP, Teesside Free Press. The newspaper produced by Joe Mitchna and Paul Barker that covered that period? No Way and other bands featured. Looked at the pics linked by Craig, yep Matey was the lad I worked with and knew. Sad indeed. --- Post edited by radiogaga on 26/11 0:31 --- | |
| craig_pancrack Posted on 26/11 0:31 | |
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radiogaga - sparky, yes same lad. | |
| radiogaga Posted on 26/11 0:40 | |
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Cheers Craig. Was a great time on Teesside. Even when we were down, we were never out thanks to the lads at that time. Matey and I worked together for No Good Bailey's in Peterlee, then we knew each other when No Way done some gigs for Rock Against Racism round about that time. Great days in grim times. | |
| SuperBokSupper Posted on 26/11 10:11 | |
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He worked for my company on Corus. Didnt know him personally but a good bloke by all accounts. RIP and condolences to his family. SBS. | |
| peace_frog Posted on 26/11 10:20 | |
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Only knew him briefly as he was a friend of my girlfriends family. Only met him earlier this year due to a death in the family, even in those circumstances he seemed like a top bloke. RIP and condolences to his family and friends | |
| prepman Posted on 26/11 11:44 | |
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liddle, is there anybody you dont know in this country? | |
| mickymac Posted on 26/11 12:30 | |
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Might have mentioned this before Liddle,I've got a double A side of your band with Discharge on the other.Thats the one with Rise of the mods on.Might stick it on later for a laugh.Did'nt No way play eston rec music festival with Basacx(sic)in 79,I remember that because that was the day the IRA blew up the para's at warren point,also the day they killed Mountbatten. I never knew the lad but condolences to his family. | |
| radiogaga Posted on 26/11 14:14 | |
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"Did'nt No way play eston rec music festival with Basacx(sic)in 79" I remember that, they got covered in flour, I think kids shot it at them! | |
| Cogeur_le_Conq Posted on 26/11 15:38 | |
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It was Borobadge's band Discharge that were covered in flour at Eston Rec. No Way and Basczax did indeed play. A picture of Matey and No Way from that gig appeared on the cover of TPA (Teesside Public Address). I saw Matey for the 1st time in over 25 years in July of this year when I videoed a No Way rehersal at the guitarist's house in Billy. He had to rush through the songs as he was picking his son up from training. He told me that his son was winning alsorts in athletics and was he proud as punch. My thoughts go out to his family. | |
| A_Realist Posted on 26/11 18:18 | |
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I am genuinely shocked, not seen Matey for years I was his apprentice @ NGB and remember spending the most of one day going through the words of his new song which was Breaking Point, he played it for first time at the Welly same night and dedicated it to me, I still have the single in the loft at my mothers, I was only thinking of him the other day RIP and condolences to his family | |
| borobadge Posted on 26/11 18:51 | |
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it was always Matey to me, thats wht i always called him..a more socialble all inclusive bloke you wouldnt find... R.I.P. Matey. | |
| buttermyarse Posted on 26/11 19:10 | |
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Might have mentioned this before Liddle,I've got a double A side of your band with Discharge on the other.Thats the one with Rise of the mods on "The rise of the mods is here today,at least thats what the morons say....lol" | |
| mickymac Posted on 26/11 19:55 | |
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good days them,Listening to peelie(rip) during the week and going to the rock garden on saturday,(never went on friday,heavy rock night.Still don't like it.)Any of you guys know terry and bri from the royal?.Terry was the guitarist on the discharge record. | |
| buttermyarse Posted on 26/11 19:56 | |
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Lasmbretta scooters,badges of the jam..... | |
| big_galoot Posted on 26/11 20:27 | |
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Very very sad 2 hear of Mateys demise,enjoyed watching No Way many a time,my highlight being upstairs in the Grand.Happy days. | |
| big_galoot Posted on 26/11 20:32 | |
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Mickeymac...Terry D? Diamond geezer! I used to be in a band with Terry before he joined Discharge,lovely fella,not somebody u would want to get on the wrong side of tho!! | |
| LIDDLE_TOWERS Posted on 26/11 20:41 | |
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Buttermyarse - Freedom and Blue Law were Better Don't blame ,me for the lyric's I was just the thick Drummer
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| mickymac Posted on 26/11 20:46 | |
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big_galoot ,would that be the squelch vaginas?.Do you know Br J and heather,used to drink in eston. | |
| big_galoot Posted on 26/11 20:54 | |
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No mate, our name was infinitely more lame! We were known as "Distortion" and we had the only lead singer in the punk annals who stuttered! I knew Bri and his brother through Terry.Canny lads. --- Post edited by big_galoot on 26/11 20:55 --- | |
| borobadge Posted on 26/11 21:02 | |
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the S.V's were dISCHARGE before they had to change their name. Terry came and joined our merry brotherhood later in 79' do you know how to contact him ? last i heard of the Jennings brothers they were living down in Bromley and doing v. well as Decorators, i heard they had 30 - 40 blokes working for them. i havnt seen Heather for over 25 years...id be surprised if she was still in england, u.s.a. or Oz i would have thought. | |
| mickymac Posted on 26/11 21:15 | |
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last time I saw terry was at a clashed gig.Heather still lives round here I think,last saw her in the normanby. | |
| big_galoot Posted on 26/11 21:17 | |
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Ah yes,but "Distortion" were Terrys first attempt at punk superstardom! Our lead singer Boney had his Warholesque 15 minutes of fame as he looked not unlike a certin Mr Vicious to the seriously visually impaired! | |
| borobadge Posted on 26/11 21:19 | |
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mickymac... you must have been well involved in 77/78 if you can recall the Squelch's........how so ? | |
| borobadge Posted on 26/11 21:23 | |
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galoot..i rememebr 'the bone'...well....t.t.t.t.t.top man. | |
| big_galoot Posted on 26/11 21:27 | |
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BB,I havent seen him in years! My ma and pa still live on Thorntree,his old hunting ground, as well! I sometimes see his brother tho,he looks like hes had a hard life! | |
| borobadge Posted on 26/11 21:57 | |
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any one know funeral arrangements for Matey ? | |
| craig_pancrack Posted on 26/11 22:54 | |
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Funeral wasnt arranged as of yesterday - will post on here when i know. For the record, he left wife Gill and son Lloyd aged 18-20ish. He is a 6'6" high jump star. | |
| Yarm_UK Posted on 26/11 23:37 | |
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sad news ive known marty for years played pool with him in the 80s was a cracking good bloke always remember the night we went to the crown (kirklevington) fancy dress night he was dressed a vivien off the young ones..Was a great double of him and what a good laugh RIP Mate | |
| cheese_shop_john Posted on 26/11 23:46 | |
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He drank in my local and apparently there needs to be an autopsy before they can arrange the funeral - all I Know. | |
| mickymac Posted on 27/11 0:16 | |
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borobadge,through terry and bri really though to be honest it was 78 not 77,I was still at school then.Good pair of lads and heather was a lovely looking girl. terry was also in syntax error with ces on vocals.haven't seen him for years, god I feel old, --- Post edited by mickymac on 27/11 0:27 --- | |
| Cogeur_le_Conq Posted on 27/11 0:19 | |
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. | |
| Link: RIP Matey | |
| SuperBokSupper Posted on 27/11 10:39 | |
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Hi Guys, Im the Labour Manager for EIWHS, who Marty was working for. Just had his brother and sister in law in this morning. Hope Im not treading on the families toes but seeing as his mates want to pay their respects the funeral is this Friday 30th November, Teesside Crematorium, 3pm. They requested no black and no flowers, donations to Asthma charities. Rich. --- Post edited by SuperBokSupper on 27/11 10:40 --- | |
| borobadge Posted on 27/11 18:20 | |
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thanks. | |
| lloydpowell Posted on 29/11 11:14 | |
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My other post was deleted again so i'll make this one a quick short message. A celebration of dads (marty's) life is after the funeral tomorrow from 4 till late at the Dormans, Oxford Road, Linthope, middlesbrough. It would be nice to see you all, dad was a top man and would like us all to celebrate his life in style (a piss-up). Hope to see you there. Lloyd | |
| jayno Posted on 29/11 11:57 | |
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sad news indeed,top bloke.rip matey. | |
| radiogaga Posted on 30/11 11:55 | |
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Hoofing this up as the funeral is today 3:00 at the crem. | |
| craig_pancrack Posted on 3/12 0:26 | |
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For the record, Marty got a fantastic turn out. Crowds couldn't fit in the place. The No Way classic 'Breaking Point' played at the end, never sounded greater or sadder. RIP. | |
| lloydpowell Posted on 3/12 12:05 | |
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Alright, The send off was exactly what dad will have wanted, thanks to everyone for turning up or sending their thoughts. We're putting together a scrap book of memories that people had of/with dad so if anyone has anything to contribute over the next few months, send me an email (lloydpowell88@hotmail.com). Also i there might be a tribute gig, with various people singing noway songs with the band. I'll get back to everyone on that. Cheers guys. Lloyd --- Post edited by lloydpowell on 3/12 12:07 --- | |
| borobadge Posted on 3/12 12:13 | |
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you would have to go some to beat michna's recount of the night @ the opera. it was a grand turn-out. | |
| lloydpowell Posted on 3/12 13:18 | |
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Yeh, i don't think i've ever seen a full room of people at a crematorium laughing. Fran was brilliant. The funeral director said to my uncle that he'd been doing his job for 30 years and that one tops them all, the reverand was brilliant also. | |
