Square was replaced by Mark Ryan , and this line-up began to play regular gigs starting with the Institute of Contemporary Arts cafe on 10 May 1977 and taking in support slots around London. In early June, Flanagan was replaced with Dave “Barbe” Barbarossa , and this line-up recorded the songs “Plastic Surgery” and “Beat My Guest” at Chappell Studios in London. Ant starred as Kid in the film Jubilee (1978) while the band appeared with the stand-in drummer Kenny Morris from Siouxsie and the Banshees . During a performance of “Plastic Surgery”, Ant dislocated his knee. Towards the end of the year, difficulties with management resulted in Ryan being fired and replaced with Johnny Bivouac , while the band’s name was extended to Adam and the Ants.
first ICA gig
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