Author Topic: THE PIES! (Read 13812 times)

Bandy · « **on:** November 16, 2005, 12:42:39 pm »

M57 Bridge. Near Edge Hill Station (Trackside)

Anywhere else?

Bandy · « **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2005, 12:59:50 pm »

Old as you like - but still have to be there

Bucke · « **Reply #2 on:** November 16, 2005, 01:54:01 pm »

Only ever seen the one on the M57 bridge at switch island

but that does say it twice

weren't they a punk band in the 70's?

Bandy · « **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2005, 02:11:58 pm »

I thought it was an advert to try and get people from Wigan to go out in Liverpool

blurred · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2005, 02:29:58 pm »

Quote from: Bandy on November 16, 2005, 02:11:58 pm

I thought it was an advert to try and get people from Wigan to go out in Liverpool

(The) Maybes

Hightown Phil · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2005, 03:06:45 pm »

There's one on a wall between Sandhills and Moorfields.

kesey · « **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2005, 03:29:55 pm »

The flyover by The Rocket!

Anyone remember The Stairs or The Zeb?

TheKid. · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2005, 04:39:54 pm »

Another one in Maghull on a bridge between there and Netherton

blurred · « **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2005, 04:48:43 pm »

Just past Edge Hill coming out from Lime Street there's a big one on the wall on the left hand side, isn't there?

The_Fisherman · « **Reply #9 on:** November 16, 2005, 05:53:48 pm »

The PIES was painted off the M57 bridge about 8 months ago

You helmet

Lostdownsouth · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2005, 07:04:02 pm »

I remember reading an interview with these where the band denied actually doing the graffiti. Some photos of it on here:
http://www.liverpoolviews.co.uk/music/pies/thepies.html

Can see that fucker right across the Mersey.

Bandy · « **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2005, 09:40:41 pm »

Quote from: The_Fisherman on November 16, 2005, 05:53:48 pm

The PIES was painted off the M57 bridge about 8 months ago

You helmet

I'm sure I saw it a few weeks ago

Terry de Niro · « **Reply #12 on:** November 17, 2005, 01:23:25 am »

There's a big fuck off one right by Seacombe ferry....

gregor · « **Reply #13 on:** November 17, 2005, 02:19:34 pm »

Quote from: Bandy on November 16, 2005, 02:11:58 pm

I thought it was an advert to try and get people from Wigan to go out in Liverpool

Quote from: Bucke on November 16, 2005, 01:54:01 pm

Only ever seen the one on the M57 bridge at switch island

but that does say it twice

weren't they a punk band in the 70's?

the PIES graffiti is in reference to the La's. It was a nickname for them in the early 90s and was a message to their fans that they were reforming.

Oscar3 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 17, 2005, 02:43:15 pm »

Also seen one of these on a shop in broadway called "Sayers"

Huyton Fatties · « **Reply #15 on:** November 17, 2005, 04:29:57 pm »

Quote from: gregor on November 17, 2005, 02:19:34 pm

the PIES graffiti is in reference to the La's. It was a nickname for them in the early 90s and was a message to their fans that they were reforming.

surely you are taking the piss right

Bucke · « **Reply #16 on:** November 17, 2005, 05:37:13 pm »

Quote from: gregor on November 17, 2005, 02:19:34 pm

the PIES graffiti is in reference to the La's. It was a nickname for them in the early 90s and was a message to their fans that they were reforming.

the one on teh M57 bridge has been there since I was a little boy, mid 80's at least

The_Fisherman · « **Reply #17 on:** November 18, 2005, 07:28:56 pm »

Gregor are you taking the piss or what

And - I drive under that bridge every day at four o clock - do not tell me it's still there, please.

porttroop · « **Reply #18 on:** November 19, 2005, 12:53:17 am »

Pies

http://www.alandunn67.co.uk/piesnomusic.html

3rd time lucky

Jase · « **Reply #19 on:** November 19, 2005, 11:02:13 am »

Quote from: Huyton Fatties on November 17, 2005, 04:29:57 pm

surely you are taking the piss right

Nah, I've heard that story too. I asked John Power about it when I used to practice in the same studio as he did, wouldn't give me a straight answer though.

Revenge of the Sixth · « **Reply #20 on:** November 19, 2005, 11:26:16 am »

There used to be one on the tunnel ventialtion shaft in Birkenhead.

Rushian · « **Reply #21 on:** November 20, 2005, 03:01:13 am »

"It was a nickname for them in the early 90s and was a message to their fans that they were reforming."

Gouranga was another one of their nicknames and graffitied for the same reasons ...

JonnyCigarettes® · « **Reply #22 on:** November 20, 2005, 04:12:33 pm »

Gouranga is graffitied all over, along with Gouranga posters.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gouranga

It's some sort of Hare Krishna malarkey.

Bandy · « **Reply #23 on:** November 21, 2005, 08:57:53 am »

Apparantly if you say 'Gouranga' when you see one it makes you feel all fluffy and happy. It is as JC said something to do with the Hari Krishna mob..

gregor · « **Reply #24 on:** November 21, 2005, 01:43:49 pm »

Quote from: The_Fisherman on November 18, 2005, 07:28:56 pm

Gregor are you taking the piss or what

I was trying to do something in your style, it kind of backfired. I won't attempt it again.

The_Fisherman · « **Reply #25 on:** November 22, 2005, 09:44:42 am »

As for THE PIES THE PIES - I'll bet ANYONE £500 that they are no longer there.

The only wordage on the bridge is the remains of THE BOOTLE PARTY

jaygraham · « **Reply #26 on:** August 18, 2009, 07:54:48 pm »

Arrived back from holiay this afternoon and on the way back from the airport i was delighted to see the return of some of the most famous scouse graffitti of all time, "The Pies The Pies".

Does anyone know anything more about "the Pies, the pies" other than they are a band and they do fucking brilliant graffitti about the place? Don't get me wrong, its no Banksy, but since i was a kid i've seen those words dotted around Liverpool, mainly on the railway bridge over the M57 - and since its been gone for a few years i was made up to see it return.

Is the band returning for new gigs?

And has anyone got any pics of the "pies"?!

Best i could find was this:
http://bitrot.net/blog/2005/01/13/the-pies-the-pies/

kavah · « **Reply #27 on:** August 18, 2009, 08:39:28 pm »

my second favourite piece of scouse graffiti. good to see it's been restored

RedGem · « **Reply #28 on:** August 18, 2009, 08:56:11 pm »

Didn't realise it had gone. Always used to amuse me as a kid seeing it on the bridge when I was coming back from my grandparents.

c0burn · « **Reply #29 on:** August 19, 2009, 12:32:54 pm »

Pies released a single in 2005 called "This Is Your Time". B-side was "Prisoner". Both songs are boss.

Something Else · « **Reply #30 on:** August 19, 2009, 12:44:27 pm »

Always knew i was nearly home as i saw that as a kid when we had been away

drove to see my family the other day and saw it and it really made me smile

redbyrdz · « **Reply #31 on:** July 20, 2016, 08:53:32 pm »

Just spotted this story on the bbc:

Mystery of 'The Pies' graffiti explained
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36842681

They are of course talking about this:

Didn't know it was a mystery, thought it was well known its a band?

Just seen its also in the Echo: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/revealed-story-behind-the-pies-11638810

redbyrdz · « **Reply #32 on:** July 20, 2016, 09:07:14 pm »

Cheers John.

dave 5516 · « **Reply #33 on:** July 20, 2016, 10:28:17 pm »

No Groundpig though...

Son of Spion · « **Reply #34 on:** July 21, 2016, 12:40:27 am »

Quote from: redbyrdz on July 20, 2016, 08:53:32 pm

Didn't know it was a mystery, thought it was well known its a band?

Same. I thought it was well known that it was a Liverpool band who never seemed to actually release any records.

There's PIES graffiti on the bridge over the M58 just before you come into Switch Island. If I recall correctly it's the third lot they've had on that bridge, with the previous two being painted out by the council.

only6times · « **Reply #35 on:** July 21, 2016, 09:14:13 am »

Quote from: JonnyCigarettes® on November 20, 2005, 04:12:33 pm

Gouranga is graffitied all over, along with Gouranga posters.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gouranga

It's some sort of Hare Krishna malarkey.

Classic Half man Half biscuit line "Gouranga, Gouranga , yes I'll be happy, when you get arrested for defacing the bridge!".

dave 5516 · « **Reply #36 on:** July 21, 2016, 09:16:46 am »

Quote from: Son of Spion on July 21, 2016, 12:40:27 am

Same. I thought it was well known that it was a Liverpool band who never seemed to actually release any records.

There's PIES graffiti on the bridge over the M58 just before you come into Switch Island. If I recall correctly it's the third lot they've had on that bridge, with the previous two being painted out by the council.

How many non Scousers do you reckon use those roads...gorra be a few like...

BossThaLa82 · « **Reply #37 on:** July 21, 2016, 09:58:38 am »

Anyone remember someone used to right Captain BeefHeart around south Liverpool Dingle ? I remember the one over the road from st pats at the town end of park road.

Medellin · « **Reply #38 on:** July 21, 2016, 10:34:55 am »

Was there one on a bridge heading towards switch island in the M58?
Maybe it was the M57,it's been quite a while since I travelled that part of either.
Saw the story recently too,I always thought it has something to do with the toon army! 😄

Son of Spion · « **Reply #39 on:** July 21, 2016, 04:14:32 pm »

Quote from: Medellin on July 21, 2016, 10:34:55 am

Was there one on a bridge heading towards switch island in the M58?
Maybe it was the M57,it's been quite a while since I travelled that part of either.

Definitely some on the M58 just before get to Switch Island. I see it driving home from Skem. Not sure about the 57 as I've not used that road for donkeys years.

The stuff on the M58 says either - The Pies - Financial Reset. Or, The Pies - These Roots Are Rotten. Can't remember which now. One was painted out by the council and the pies then went back and did the other one.