Will movie give forgotten Scots punks a hit 45 years on? trends now
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When they released it in the 1970s, struggling Scottish punk band The Limps naturally hoped their single would be a hit – but it sold only 50 copies.
Now, though, the group’s former members, all aged 66, may have the success they craved – after the song was picked for the soundtrack of a new American movie.
Their guitarist Andrew Semple, otherwise known as Andy Septic, told The Sun: ‘The news arrived just as I received my concessionary bus pass for senior citizens, so it was a welcome boost to say the least.’
Mr Semple formed The Limps in 1978 in Annan, Dumfriesshire.
The band consisted of Mr Semple’s friends – drummer Derek Watson, Norman Jardine on bass and lead singer Tom Davidson.
Discovered at last, The Limps’ almost unknown song features in new movie Snack Shack
Theatrical release poster for Snack Shack movie
Mr Semple admits that they ‘weren’t very good’ but remembers writing the song Someone I Can Talk To in his bedroom.
