Scritti Politti
Scritti Politti, a British post-punk group originating from Leeds, Yorkshire,
was formed in 1977 by Green Gartside (Paul Julian Strohmeyer), Nial Jinks, and
Tom Morley. The band's name is derived from the political writings of Italian
communist Antonio Gramsci and the song "Tutti Frutti." Initially a collective
with left-wing leanings, Scritti Politti gained prominence in the DIY music
scene, releasing their first single, "Skank Bloc Bologna," on their own label,
St. Pancras Records, in 1978. The group's early releases featured philosophical
allusions and melodic music, earning t...
