Astronauts

:(This page is about the British band. For the Jamaican group of the same name, see Astronauts(2). For the German band of the same name, Astronauts(3)).
The Astronauts were a British punk/new wave band from Welwyn Garden City, that emerged in the late 70's. The group's main songwriter was Mark Wilkin, who would call himself, Mark Astronaut. Mark had also played in other bands such as the Restricted Hours and the Otters, who were local in the Welwyn Garden City music scene. In July 2022, it was announced that poet, lyricist and punk singer Mark Astronaut (born Mark Wilkins) passed away. 
==Links to Peel==
Peel played some of the band's material between 1979 and 1981, but didn't play any further material beyond the early 80's.
==Shows Played==
;thumb|220x220px1979
*16 August 1979: Survivors (EP) Bugle
*21 August 1979: Everything Stops The Baby (7" - The Astronauts EP) Bugle
;1980
*06 August 1980: We Were Talking (7" - 'Pranksters In Revolt' EP) Bugle BLAST 5
;1981
*02 March 1981: The Traveller (album - Peter Pan Hits The Suburbs) Bugle / Genius
==External Links==
*Bandcamp
*Discogs
*Official Website
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