The Dodgems

The complexity of modern politics was explored through the songs of the Dodgems, a late-'70s punk band based in Brighton, England. But their music took a more immediate approach. "We have been called political and we do have strong opinions about things," said drummer Charlie Zuber. "But we have to keep the message fairly simple because the music's so loud." Formed in 1978 as Jet-Slag, the Dodgems represented the vision of vocalist/bassist Gary Turner. Initially featuring guitarist/vocalist Doug Potter and lead guitarist/vocalist Dave Owen, the Dodgems expanded with the additi...