Brixton Academy: 10 classic gigs

Nowadays it’s one of London’s best music venues, but Brixton Academy began life as a derelict cinema, bought for £1 in 1983. Here are the gigs that built the Academy’s reputation as picked by JS Rafaeli, co-author (with former Academy owner Simon Parkes) of 'Live at the Brixton Academy' – a new book about the iconic venue's history. All images have been captured by the venue’s house photographer Justin Thomas.