Charlie Harper

Charlie Harper

1944-05-25

Biography

Charlie Harper (born David Charles Perez) is a British singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer from the punk band U.K. Subs. A former hairdresser, he was already a veteran of the London R&B scene at the time of the UK Subs being formed in 1976. Prior to forming the UK Subs, he was the frontman and founder of The Marauders between 1975 and 1976. In 1980 his solo single release "Barmy London Army" spent one week at #68 in the UK Singles Chart.He has also recorded with his side project The Urban Dogs and released a solo album entitled Stolen Property and a second solo single "Freaked". As well as singing he also plays the harmonica and bass, he played rhythm guitar on the UK Subs album Diminished Responsibility. He still typically performs between 150 and 200 gigs per year with the UK Subs and heart attacks have not slowed him down.

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Punk’s Not Dead

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Punk ’76

Punk ’76

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Nichts als die Wahrheit - 30 Jahre Die Toten Hosen

Nichts als die Wahrheit - 30 Jahre Die Toten Hosen

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London’s Burning

London’s Burning

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Punk Strut: The Movie

Punk Strut: The Movie

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Charlie Harper, 20 Years of Chaos

Charlie Harper, 20 Years of Chaos

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We Are the Flowers in Your Dustbin

We Are the Flowers in Your Dustbin

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Warhead: 25th Anniversary Marquee Concert

Warhead: 25th Anniversary Marquee Concert

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U.K. Subs: Dance & Travel In The Punk Rock Age

U.K. Subs: Dance & Travel In The Punk Rock Age

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UK Subs: Live at Retford Porterhouse & Manchester Gallery

UK Subs: Live at Retford Porterhouse & Manchester Gallery

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