Supporting the Jam, sausages with the Bay City Rollers and defying skinheads: post-punk girl group Dolly Mixture look back

Dolly Mixture, the all-girl trio that brought a playful twist to punk music, is reflecting on their journey and the challenges they faced in the early 1980s. With notable fans like Paul Weller and Captain Sensible, they carved out a unique space in a scene often dominated by noise and anger. Singer Debsey Wykes recalls the nerves of performing at London's Hammersmith Odeon, highlighting the band's struggle to fit into the punk mold while still making a significant impact. Their story matters as it showcases the diversity within the punk genre and the importance of female voices in music history.