Adverts Formation
Forms the Adverts with Gaye Advert and becomes the band's singer and principal songwriter.
Role range: 1976-
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
T.V. Smith Biography and Timeline
Follow T.V. Smith through 8 dated historical records for Great Britain.
T.V. Smith, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1976–1979Years on this page
1976
1977
Gary Gilmore's Eyes Chart Entry
Gary Gilmore's Eyes enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number eighteen.
Role range: 1976-
One Chord Wonders
The Adverts release One Chord Wonders, their debut single and an early statement of British punk minimalism.
Role range: 1976-
Safety in Numbers
The Adverts release Safety in Numbers during their first full year of national attention.
Role range: 1976-
1978
No Time to Be 21
No Time to Be 21 enters the Official Singles Chart and reaches number thirty-four.
Role range: 1976-
Crossing the Red Sea
Crossing the Red Sea with the Adverts enters the UK albums chart.
Role range: 1976-
Television's Over
The Adverts release Television's Over as their sound broadens beyond the rawest form of first-wave punk.
Role range: 1976-
1979
Cast of Thousands
The Adverts release second album Cast of Thousands before the original group dissolves.
Role range: 1976-
Records, sources and methodology
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