Swell Maps 1972-1980 Steve’s visual art interests began

Steve’s visual art interests began at an early age and blossomed when he co-founded the San Fernando Valley-based art collective World Imitation Productions (WImP) in 1977

the first in 1977 on their own Rather Records and two critically acclaimed albums in a brief but dramatic career

Peterson’s photos were be accompanied by original visual works created by punk musicians

and other assorted band ephemera

Swell Maps 1972-1980 Steve’s visual art interests beganNew pressing may be announced soon. Stay tuned! First ever official biography of Swell Maps, Swell Maps 1972 1980 penned by band member and co founder Jowe Head. Swell Maps were formed in Jowe's home town of Solihull, England with various school friends in 1972. The group, also featuring the late Nikki Sudden and Nikki's brother, the late Epic Soundtracks, along with Phones Sportsman, John Cockrill, and Richard Earl emerged in the late 1970s, and are