On this day, 26 May 1978, punk rock band The Adverts played Cardiff’s Top Rank. Support was provided by The Nylonz.
The band were touring in support of their debut album Crossing the Red Sea with The Adverts released in February.
The album was preceded by the single "No Time to Be 21", which reached No. 34 on the UK Singles Chart. Crossing the Red Sea with the Adverts reached No. 38 on the UK Albums Chart.
In a retrospective review for AllMusic, Dave Thompson called the album "a devastating debut" and "one of the finest albums not only of the punk era but of the 1970s as a whole". Trouser Press said that "in its own way", the album "is the equal of the first Sex Pistols or The Clash; a hasty statement that captures an exciting time".
T. V. Smith – vocals
Gaye Advert – bass guitar, vocals
Howard Pickup – guitar, vocals
Laurie Driver – drums