The Old Grey Whistle Test Bob Marley and the Wailers as well as then little-known acts of whom any early footage is now considered precious, such as Billy Joel, Judas Priest (with a long-haired Rob Halford), Wishbone Ash, Judee Sill, Heart, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. "Whistle Test" was also the British television debut of the American glam punk band New York Dolls. Although host Bob Harris derided the group as "mock rock," comparing them unfavourably to The Rolling Stones, their performance influenced the following punk rock scene such as the Sex Pistols and The Clash as well as alternative bands like R.E.M. and The Smiths and
The Passions (UK band) best known for his past work with Lene Lovich. Armstrong and Smith took part in the recording of the band's third album, "Sanctuary", produced by Mick Glossop. The first single, "Jump for Joy", was released 5 May, followed by the album and "Sanctuary" single on 18 September 1982. Stephen Wright, previously in the band Bim, then replaced Armstrong. The band toured Europe and the US, and appeared on "The Old Grey Whistle Test" on BBC 2, and "Whatever You Want" on Channel 4. The Passions dissolved for good in the middle of 1983, after playing their last show at London's