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On September 18, 2016, Keith Robinson, a pioneering figure in the free party scene, tragically lost his life in the River Thames. To say Keith lived an eventful life would be an understatement. In 2011 he started writing his autobiography and involvement with the Desert Storm Sound System but never completed it. It's taken this long – and lots of hurdles to overcome – to bring Keith's story to the world. Take No Prisoners: The Desert Storm Sound System Story covers his childhood and first forays into parties (and brushes with the law) in Glasgow, the infamous trips to Bosnia during the Balkans conflict, the anti-Criminal Justice Bill and Reclaim The Streets demos in Trafalgar Square, joining the army and serving in Afghanistan. The book also contains many photos from Keith's life, a foreword by Matthew Collin (author of Dream Machines, Rave On and Altered State) and an epilogue written by Ray Philp (Red Bull Music Academy).
Keith Robinson was the founding member of Desert Storm, a sound system that hosted free parties across the UK and Europe. Known as Keef to his friends, he was renowned for his military precision in organising illicit raves and infused the scene with a socially conscious ethos. He aimed to improve the existing world rather than escape into an alternative one. Keith's first forays into parties in Glasgow led to whirlwind tours of the UK and participation in the emerging European teknival movement. He was also involved in political activism, including events such as Reclaim the Streets in Trafalgar Square, and undertook a humanitarian aid mission to support the people of war-torn Bosnia. Later, he served in Afghanistan with the Territorial Army—a decision that, while perplexing to friends, highlighted his deep sense of altruism. Keith sadly passed away in 2016, but his contributions continue to inspire those who share his passion for music, activism, and unyielding dedication.
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