Kirk Brandon immortalised in a Simon Dixon portrait

Kirk Brandon is well known for leading not one but two famous bands. The first Theatre of Hate is a post punk new wave band, and this was followed by the more melodic rock band, Spear of Destiny. He is in the studio speaking to Bill Smith about a portrait painted by the late Simon Dixon, a great Brighton artist who captured many legendary performers including Elvis, Lemmy and John Lydon.

[@commonsense5401]

Such a thoughtful and intelligent man. We have been very fortunate to have his music, his art and himself.

[@chrisarcher6972]

Was this really the best person they could find to interview Kirk Brandon?

[@simonedgbaston]

😂😂😂

[@pyeman6819]

Ummmm

[@johnmcquilkin]

Wonderful interview with Kirk Brandon. The Simon Dixon portrait is phenomenal!

[@olektwbolek9086]

And the third (first?) Kirk's band was called The Pack.

[@coventrypunx1014]

Olek twBolek long live The Pack

[@salubrious]

First.

[@chasinspring]

Piss off haters, go buy an album.

[@rumpraisin]

Kirk Brandon And The Wailers.

[@heydude7568]

i knew and loved simon very much and for a long time and we have 3 originals on our walls, and now sam has gone too😔

[@ivorytower99]

I want one of these Simon Dixon Giclees. I recently saw a pic of Kirk signing them all... Went to the site. Only a few left, at 350 Pounds. I don't even want to know what that translates to U.S.D.!

[@youjoker9647]

So basically he didn't know Simon at all?

[@heydude7568]

You Joker did you?

[@keithrobertson5110]

Hom much for one then kept that one to themselves.

[@Anteroization]

i know the name due to boy george orbit, but nothing more.

[@lucifersam1972]

...............A 'la get a life of your own to talk about.

[@startracker5895]

For a punk rocker he’s rather dull. The scenery behind him is more interesting!

[@baggersal]

@Neil Benjamin He was however Boy George's boyfriend back in the day. Which doesn't matter at all ... Theatre of Hate were a great band, followed by punks btw.

[@startracker5895]

Neil Benjamin yes he was dumbass!

[@keithrobertson5110]

He's far from dull, you have probably never seen them live.

[@pompeyloyall]

@@baggersal & you mentioned that for what reason lol 🤷🏻‍♂️