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Syd Shelton: Rock Against Racism @ Impressions Gallery

Specials fans, Potternewton Park, Leeds 1981

Specials fans, Potternewton Park, Leeds 1981

Syd Shelton: Rock Against Racism
17 June to 3 September 2016

Syd Shelton’s images capture a pivotal moment in British politics and culture, fashion and music. Rock Against Racism (1976 to 1981) was a groundbreaking movement formed by musicians and political activists to fight racism through music. Legendary performers photographed by Shelton include The Clash, Sham 69, Misty in Roots, Aswad, Pete Townshend of The Who, X Ray Spex, Elvis Costello, Tom Robinson, and The Specials. Shelton says, ‘I hope the exhibition shows that you can change things and you can actually take a stand, even in the most difficult of situations’.

Impressions Gallery
Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1SD


Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom Type:

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