THE WASPS TODAY .... 2023
FIRST, A BRIEF BACK STORY ABOUT THE WASPS...
The Wasps are a Powerpop/Punk band first formed in East London, February 1976 with original lead singer/songwriter Jesse Lynn-Dean. They were there at the start of the UK Punk rock movement, along with the likes of The Clash, Sex Pistols, The Damned, Buzzcocks, UK Subs, Sham 69, Stiff Little Fingers, Subway Sect and many more.
During the '76-'77 period They performed extensively at venues across London and the UK such as The Roxy, The Vortex, The Bridge House, Music Machine, The Marquee, etc and performed live twice on Radio 1's John Peel show, etc... Their singles "Teenage Treats" (a favourite of Peel's), "Can't Wait 'Til '78" (along with their version of "Waiting For My Man on the '77 "Live at The Vortex" album), are considered Punk classics from that period. Their first single with RCA, "Rubber Cars", was RCA's fastest selling single the week it was released and would have been a massive hit had RCA not reluctantly pulled the record for legal reasons. The band with the line up at that time split in 1979 during its release due to unresolvable managerial disputes.
NOW, jumping forward to 2023, Jesse Lynn-Dean has reinvented The Wasps with creative & talented musicians, with a pedigree in Punk and afficionados of UK Punk '76-'79 era.
They are all currently based on the Costa del Sol, southern Spain and in 2022 released their brand new album, "Punk Prayer" which is available now on Vinyl and CD.
In April 2022 The Wasps re released on CD their 2003 album "Punkryonics" featuring their songs from the 1977 to 1979. The new album called "Punkryonics Plus" (singles & rare tracks 1977-1979) features additional bonus tracks of Wasps songs recorded during that time. "Punkryonics Plus" will be available on vinyl too, late 2022.
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PUNK PRAYER TOUR 2022
Saturday 9th April, The Wasps embarked on their tour of UK, Spain & Portugal... kicking off the first leg of their tour at Malaga's famous live music venue ZZ Pub.... part of their 31st Anniversary celebration week!......
2023 ... The wasps supporting from the jam, benalmadena, spain
3rd June 2023 The Wasps will be supporting "From The Jam" at Benalmadena Auditorium, Malaga, Spain.
2023 ... The wasps live at rebellion punk festival, blackpool, uk
August 2023 The Wasps will be performing at Rebellion Punk Festival, Blackpool, UK
The Wasps LIVE at Bonnets, Live Music Venue, Fuengirola, Spain
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Bonnet, Bar Cafe, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, local 56, Fuengirola, Spain
THE WASPS are pleased to confirm that we will be returning to perform at Fuengirola's fantastic live music venue, Bonnet, in the port, on Saturday 22nd April. FREE ENTRY!! We will be performing our songs from 1976-1979 and from our new album "Punk Prayer". Merch available, including "Punk Prayer" on vinyl + CD, also "Punkryonics Plus (singles & rare tracks 1977-1979) on CD. Plus Tee's, badges, etc.
THE WASPS se complacen en confirmar que volveremos a actuar en el fantástico local de música en directo de Fuengirola, Bonnet, en el puerto, el sábado 22 abril. ¡¡ENTRADA LIBRE!! Estaremos interpretando nuestras canciones de 1976-1979 y de nuestro nuevo álbum "Punk Prayer". Merch disponible, incluyendo "Punk Prayer" en vinilo + CD, también "Punkryonics Plus (sencillos y pistas raras 1977-1979) en CD. Más camisetas, insignias, etc. ¡Esperamos verte allí!
The Wasps LIVE at Fuengirola's famous International Feria, Spain
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Fuengirola International Feria de los Paises, Recinto Ferial, Fuengirola, Spain
After a fantastic event in 2022, The Wasps are returning again in 2023 to Fuengirola's famous 4 day International Fair "Feria International de los Paises". Located in the enormous Feria ground area in Fuengirola, Costa del Sol, Spain. FREE ENTRY!! We will be performing our songs from 1976-1979 and from our new album "Punk Prayer". Merch available, including "Punk Prayer" on vinyl + CD, also "Punkryonics Plus (singles & rare tracks 1977-1979) on CD. Plus Tee's, badges, etc.
Después de un evento fantástico en 2022, The Wasps regresa nuevamente en 2023 a la famosa Feria Internacional de 4 días de Fuengirola "Feria International de los Paises". Situado en el enorme recinto ferial de Fuengirola, Costa del Sol, España. ¡¡ENTRADA LIBRE!! Estaremos interpretando nuestras canciones de 1976-1979 y de nuestro nuevo álbum "Punk Prayer". Mercancía disponible, que incluye "Punk Prayer" en vinilo + CD, también "Punkryonics Plus (sencillos y pistas raras 1977-1979) en CD. Más camisetas, insignias, etc.
The Wasps LIVE with From The Jam
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Auditorium Benalmadena, Malaga, Spain, Av. de Rocío Jurado, 0, 29631 Arroyo de La Miel, Málaga
THE WASPS are excited to announce that they will be supporting FROM THE JAM at the fantastic open air auditorium Benalmadena. Performing Wasps songs from 1976-1979 and from our new 2022 album, Punk Prayer. THE WASPS se complacen en anunciar que apoyarán a FROM THE JAM en el fantástico auditorio al aire libre de Benalmádena. Interpretando canciones de Wasps de 1976-1979 y de nuestro nuevo álbum de 2022, Punk Prayer.
TICKETS €40. DISCOUNT FOR BENALMADENA RESIDENTS.... ENTRADAS 40€. DESCUENTO PARA RESIDENTES DE BENALMADENA
THE WASPS are CONFIRMED to play at REBELLION PUNK FESTIVAL, August 2023. The worlds biggest Punk Festival! THE WASPS están CONFIRMADOS para tocar en REBELLION PUNK FESTIVAL, agosto de 2023. ¡El Festival Punk más grande del mundo!
The Wasps return again to Malaga's famous LIVE Music Venue, ZZ Pub, in the heart of Malaga city, Spain.
INTRODUCING "THE WASPS" ..... 2023
Jesse Lynn-Dean
Singer/Songwriter
From Islington, London, Jesse, is the original front man and a founder member of The Wasps.
Martin Hope
Guitar
From Birmingham, UK, Martin is the original guitarist in Punk band The Accused. He also has played in Punk bands P.F.S Picture Frame Seduction and The Reinfected.
Roly Quesnel
Drums
From the UK, Roly is the former singer in the well known UK Punk/New Wave band on the coast, The Reinfected... but he is a man of many talents and is an excellent drummer too!
Kiko Alvarez
Bass Guitar
Kiko is from Malaga and is the lead singer/guitarist in the popular Spanish Punk band "No Picky"
2022 two new albums......
THE WASPS - "PUNKIROLA" 2019 NO REBELLION 2020 , BUT A NEW ALBUM 2021!
punkirola 2018
