THE STORY OF THE SKIDS: SCOTLANDS NO.1 PUNK BAND

By Mark SLOPER

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Documentary - Completed 2025

From their beginnings in Dunfermline in 1977 to breakout hits like Into the Valley and The Saints Are Coming, this film explores the rise and legacy of The Skids through the personal reflections of co-founder Richard Jobson and their impact on punk history.

    • Year of production
    • 2025
    • Genres
    • Documentary, Musical
    • Countries
    • UNITED KINGDOM
    • Languages
    • ENGLISH
    • Duration
    • 80 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Mark SLOPER
    • Producer(s)
    • Mark SLOPER
    • Synopsis
    • From their humble beginnings in Dunfermline in 1977 and breakout hits including Into the Valley and The Saints Are Coming (later covered by U2 and Green Day), ‘The Story of the Skids: Scotland's No. 1 Punk Band’ is a personal exploration of the bands impact and place on the punk scene through the eyes of co-founder Richard Jobson.