The Stiffs formed in Blackburn, Lancashire in 1977, as a bunch of 15 year old schoolkids, featuring: Phil Hendriks (Lead vocal, Guitar); Ian "Strang" Barnes (Guitar, Backing vocals); John McVittie (Bass, Backing vocals); Tommy O`Kane (Drums).

Their first single 'Standard English' was released in early 1979 on their own Dork Records label.
The much more impressive follow up "Inside Out"/"Kids on the street" was also released on Dork Records in December 1979 and both sides became instant favourites of BBC Radio One`s John Peel...

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