The band was formed in 1980 by drummer Paul “Hammy” Halmshaw and guitarist Simon Mooney, both students at Thornhill High School , and the line-up was completed by Simon “Semi” Bridgewater (vocals) and Nicky Djorjevic (bass Guitar). They took the name Instigators on the suggestion of Ritchie Calvert of the band Disintegrated. The band’s first live performance was in summer 1982. Influences on the band included Crass and Flux of Pink Indians .
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