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A Tribute to Liz Dealey (03/10/1956 – 28/03/2025)

Freedom of Species 6 April 2025


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  This episode is dedicated to animal rights and vegan activist Liz Dealey or Lizzie as she was affectionately  known.  Lizzie was tireless and relentless in her aim to bring more kindness and consideration into the world. Her whirlwind energy saw her found Melbourne Chicken Save, and dedicate decades of focus, passion and time into the animal rights activist landscape, especially in Melbourne.  Her inclusive leadership, her sense of humour, the heart on her sleeve way she carried herself, and her punk rock energy endeared her to several generations of activists.  Lizzie’s life and works are remembered here in this episode by Stace from Melbourne Chicken Save, Pam Ahern from Edgar’s Mission, and with written tributes by many more.   Some of Liz’s music histroy: The Sputniks (1979-1980) – Liz on Bass ‘Second Glance / Our Boys’ (1979) Acid drops (1982-1985) – Liz on Vocals & Guitar ‘Surfin’ Prostitute Beat’ (1984) The Twenty Second Sect (1986-1991) – Liz on Vocals & Guitar ‘The Wailing House’ (1986) ‘Get That Charge’ (1988) ‘UXB’ (1989) ‘Unexploded’ (1989) Pure Purple – Liz on Vocals & Guitar ‘Demo Album’ (unreleased) Music played: ‘Kiss My Ass’ Pure Purple (from ‘Demo Album’ – 90’s) ‘Hey Baby’ The Twenty Second Sect (from ‘Unexploded’ – 1989) ‘I’ll Be Your Navigator’ The Twenty Second Sect (from ‘Get That Charge’ – 1988) ‘Look Her In The Eye’ Pure Purple (from ‘Demo Album’ – 90’s) ‘Abbatoir’ Pure Purple (from ‘Demo Album’ – 90’s)

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