I knew it was on the cards, having heard a while back he was I’ll. The Upstarts were a big part of my musical youth. Unlike most punk bands from back then I still listen to the Upstarts - albeit infrequently. They are also responsible for my one and only visit to Leeds, way back in 1984/5. Production fucked up their early albums. Live they were angry and powerful. For the connoisseurs check out the band’s performance in Carlisle’79. It’s on YouTube. Audio only. That’s how I remember them.
Rest well, Mensi. And thanks.