Classic 1984 album "Thoroughbred Men"

The band was formed in 1979. Band names were discussed and originally 'The Anti Heroes' was chosen, which at a later date was changed to Resistance 77. The band decided on the name Resistance 77 because they were playing a style of music more associated with '77 than with the stuff at that time which was thrashier.

Their first gig was in November 1980 at South Normanton Miners Welfare. "Bricks in Brixton" was the first release on the compilation L.P. 'Riotous Assembly'. The "nowhere to play" E.P. was released in late November 1982 and sold 3000 copies. The E.P. spent 11 weeks in the 'Sounds' Punk Charts peaking at Number 5.

In 1983 Guy Naylor on guitar left the band and was replaced by Marc 'Luggy' Ludlam. Soon after the line up change they released a couple of tracks on 'Rot Records' compilation L.P. called 'Wet Dreams'.

This was soon followed by the release of the 'Vive Le Resistance' E.P. The same line up went on to record the classic album "Thoroughbred men" and was then released in 1984. The album received good reviews getting 4 stars in 'Sounds'.