Screaming Lord Sutch was arrested on July 29, 1972
Radical English musician/politician Screaming Lord Sutch was arrested on July 29th of 1972 in London for jumping from a bus with 4 nude women.
Sutch released a number of "horror" themed singles such as "Jack the Ripper" in the 60s. He also released a track called "Flashing Lights" which featured Jimmy Page on guitar.
Besides his unusual music career, Sutch also tried to play a part in politics throughout his life. He attempted to enter the Parliament in 1963 (he turned 23 that year.) He founded the Official Monster Raving Loony Party in 1983. Although he never won election he did gain a significant amount of votes in some of the over 40 elections he took part in.
He committed suicide on June 16th of 1999.
Below is a clip of a live cover of Sutch's "Flashing Lights" by Scumbo in 2006:
Sutch released a number of "horror" themed singles such as "Jack the Ripper" in the 60s. He also released a track called "Flashing Lights" which featured Jimmy Page on guitar.
Besides his unusual music career, Sutch also tried to play a part in politics throughout his life. He attempted to enter the Parliament in 1963 (he turned 23 that year.) He founded the Official Monster Raving Loony Party in 1983. Although he never won election he did gain a significant amount of votes in some of the over 40 elections he took part in.
He committed suicide on June 16th of 1999.
Below is a clip of a live cover of Sutch's "Flashing Lights" by Scumbo in 2006:
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