They Wear Obscene T-Shirts

In this Jesus and Mary Chain interview in Smash Hits (March 14th, 1985) we learn, among other things, that 'Upside Down' cost a mere £172 to make and that Douglas Hart bemoans the fact that you "just can't get crisps and chips and things like that abroad."

Words by: Chris Heath / Photo: Eric Watson

Original doucument courtesy of and ©Brain McCloskey

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Douglas, Jim, William, and Murray

Douglas, Jim, William, and Murray.
The Jesus And Mary Chain
Upside Down / Vegetable Man (back cover)
Creation Records CRE012 (1984)

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A Youthful Jesus and Mary Chain

A youthful Jesus and Mary Chain line up, 1985
(Bobby Gillespie, Douglas Hart, William Reid)
from 'A Scene in Between' ©Sam Knee
Photo ©Valerie Hicks

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