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The tyranny of taxonomy insists on boxes that shut tight. SEMA 4 lifted some lids.

Founded in 1978 in York, England, SEMA 4 enjoyed a lightning-brief existence resulting in two limited-edition, numbered, signed 45 EPs that were supported by, and presumably hawked at, sporadic local gigs. Guitarist Steve Gibson and bassist David Marston, known as Jock, along with Dave (Fawlty) Sollitt and Mick Gregg had played together in the little-known Stratford Canning, a true teen combo, a “6th Form band,” —...