Shakespeare of Punk Rock Ross Lomas from GBH

Ross Lomas from GBH joins Wagwarn Abel for an unfiltered trip through punk history. From back rooms in Birmingham to global stages, GBH shaped the sound of rebellion. But this convo goes way deeper than just music. We cover: • Racism in Hawaii 🇺🇸 • Near-death tours in North Carolina 🚗💥 • Riot police in Rotterdam 🐕 • The power of punk to transcend generations 🔥 • And yes… why you never mess with a man’s chips 🍟 This is raw, ridiculous, and real – just like punk should be. 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter 00:18 Meet Ross Loma: The Shakespeare of Punk Rock 00:53 Squirrels vs. Mongoose: A Quirky Debate 01:18 The Great Emu War and Other Animal Anecdotes 01:47 Favorite Songs and Unexpected Tangents 03:27 Hawaii: A Life-Changing Experience 05:25 North Carolina Adventures and Redneck Encounters 05:50 The Sam Admiration Society 09:15 The Many Faces of Dave 10:17 Taking a Break from Bass 11:03 Reflecting on Time and Aging 11:16 Writing a Book: The Journey and Challenges 11:49 Autobiography Insights and Personal Stories 13:58 Humorous Takes on Football and Life 17:03 Memorable Incidents and Anecdotes 21:45 Punk Culture and Social Commentary 23:38 Final Thoughts and Farewell ☕ Support the channel: https://ko-fi.com/wagwarnabel 🎬 New episodes Thursdays @ 6PM on YouTube #GBH #UKPunk #WagwarnAbel #PunkLegends #FestivalMedia #BirminghamMusicScene #AnarchyInTheUK