The Adverts-Gary Gilmore's Eyes-PUNK 77

The Adverts , August 1977 Punk Rock hit "Gary Gilmore's Eyes" at Top Of The Pops.

The Adverts were formed in mid-1976 shortly after the first Sex Pistols show by two Devon art students: TV (Tim) Smith on vocals and the distinctive, panda-eyed Gaye Advert (Gaye Atlas) on bass. The other members included guitarist Howard Pickup and drummer Lorry Driver. One of the first bands to become a familiar fixture at London's Roxy Club in Convent Garden, The Adverts' raw, enthusiastic sound quickly came to the attention of the Damned's guitarist Brian James, who offered the group an opening spot on the Damned's upcoming tour and directed them toward Stiff Records.