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The Merton Parkas
7,334 listeners
The Merton Parkas began life as "The Sneakers" in south Merton, London around 1975, playing old Motown Records classics. The line… read moreThe Merton Parkas began life as "The Sneakers" in south Merton, London around 1975, playing old Motown Records classics. The line-up comprised brothers Mick (keyboards) and Danny Talbot (vocals), Neil Hurrell (bass) and Simon S… read moreThe Merton Parkas began life as "The Sneakers" in south Merton, London around 1975, playing old Motown Records classics. The line-up comprised brothers Mick (keyboards) and Danny Talbot (vocals), Neil Hurrell (bass) and Simon Smith (drums), and they chose their new name from Merton (the… read more -
Purple Hearts
8,535 listeners
Purple Hearts were often considered one of the best British mod revival groups. The Story of mod revivalists the Purple Hearts begins in 19… read morePurple Hearts were often considered one of the best British mod revival groups. The Story of mod revivalists the Purple Hearts begins in 1977 when teenagers Jeff Shadbolt, Simon Stebbing, Bob Manton, and Nicky Lake formed in Romford Esse… read morePurple Hearts were often considered one of the best British mod revival groups. The Story of mod revivalists the Purple Hearts begins in 1977 when teenagers Jeff Shadbolt, Simon Stebbing, Bob Manton, and Nicky Lake formed in Romford Essex as The Sockets in 1977 before they even knew how to play t… read more -
Long Tall Shorty
4,524 listeners
Long Tall Shorty – where do you start? In 1978 I suppose – formed by Tony Perfect as a leading light in the Mod Revival movement releasing… read moreLong Tall Shorty – where do you start? In 1978 I suppose – formed by Tony Perfect as a leading light in the Mod Revival movement releasing the iconic singles “By Your Love/1970’s Boy” and “Win or Lose” amongst others. The power, energ… read moreLong Tall Shorty – where do you start? In 1978 I suppose – formed by Tony Perfect as a leading light in the Mod Revival movement releasing the iconic singles “By Your Love/1970’s Boy” and “Win or Lose” amongst others. The power, energy and excitement was always present in their live sound gain… read more -
The Circles
5,152 listeners
This West Midlands mod band came together in mid-1979. Mick Waller had previously been in INJECTORS and in NEON HEARTS. They issued a demo … read moreThis West Midlands mod band came together in mid-1979. Mick Waller had previously been in INJECTORS and in NEON HEARTS. They issued a demo tape and on strengh of this were signed to a local Graduate label who released their debut 45 &quo… read moreThis West Midlands mod band came together in mid-1979. Mick Waller had previously been in INJECTORS and in NEON HEARTS. They issued a demo tape and on strengh of this were signed to a local Graduate label who released their debut 45 "Opening Up" in November 1979. Both this and the flip … read more -
The Killermeters
3,709 listeners
Like so many others the Killermeters started life as a punk band the Killer Meters as they were then, split in 1978, reforming in the Octob… read moreLike so many others the Killermeters started life as a punk band the Killer Meters as they were then, split in 1978, reforming in the October as the mod band The Killermeters, kicking back into life with a new song that said it all: Back In Business. They were the best and most energetic band in… read more -
The Purple Hearts
6,545 listeners
There are at least two bands of this name: 1. The Purple Hearts were an Australian rock group, formed in Brisbane in 1964. The band consist… read moreThere are at least two bands of this name: 1. The Purple Hearts were an Australian rock group, formed in Brisbane in 1964. The band consisted of lead vocalist Mick Hadley, lead guitarist Barry Lyde (known as Lobby Loyde), rhythm guitaris… read moreThere are at least two bands of this name: 1. The Purple Hearts were an Australian rock group, formed in Brisbane in 1964. The band consisted of lead vocalist Mick Hadley, lead guitarist Barry Lyde (known as Lobby Loyde), rhythm guitarist Fred Pickard, bassist Bob Dames, and drummers Adrian '… read more -
Makin' Time
4,652 listeners
A mid-1980s British mod revival band, consisting of Fay Hallam (Hammond Organ/Vocals), Martin Blunt (Bass), Neil Clitheroe (Drums) and Mark… read moreA mid-1980s British mod revival band, consisting of Fay Hallam (Hammond Organ/Vocals), Martin Blunt (Bass), Neil Clitheroe (Drums) and Mark McGounden (guitar/vocals). View wikiA mid-1980s British mod revival band, consisting of Fay Hallam (Hammond Organ/Vocals), Martin Blunt (Bass), Neil Clitheroe (Drums) and Mark McGounden (guitar/vocals). View wiki -
The Amber Squad
1,920 listeners
Formed in Oakham Rutland in late 1979, the band played a mixture of Pop, Rock, punk and ska. They were on the Radio 1 play list, and featur… read moreFormed in Oakham Rutland in late 1979, the band played a mixture of Pop, Rock, punk and ska. They were on the Radio 1 play list, and featured on the John Peel show, as well as Mike Read’s Round Table. They went on to release two singles… read moreFormed in Oakham Rutland in late 1979, the band played a mixture of Pop, Rock, punk and ska. They were on the Radio 1 play list, and featured on the John Peel show, as well as Mike Read’s Round Table. They went on to release two singles in 1980, the first being "(I Can't) Put My Finger… read more -
The White Trainers Community
4,570 listeners
The Band was formed in 2003 under the name Bank Holiday . It was your standard four-piece and included one more guitarist than the current … read moreThe Band was formed in 2003 under the name Bank Holiday . It was your standard four-piece and included one more guitarist than the current line-up. At the time, the music played was inspired by Oasis, Blur, the Verve, Supergrass and othe… read moreThe Band was formed in 2003 under the name Bank Holiday . It was your standard four-piece and included one more guitarist than the current line-up. At the time, the music played was inspired by Oasis, Blur, the Verve, Supergrass and other bands of the so-called Brit-Pop genre. They played several… read more -
The Directions
2,232 listeners
The Directions were a british mod revival band. The full line up of the band was John Burke (vocals) , Tony Burke (guitar,vocals and songwr… read moreThe Directions were a british mod revival band. The full line up of the band was John Burke (vocals) , Tony Burke (guitar,vocals and songwriter) , Martin Wilson (bass & vocals) , Steve Martinez (Drums) and Nick Simmons (Keyboards). B… read moreThe Directions were a british mod revival band. The full line up of the band was John Burke (vocals) , Tony Burke (guitar,vocals and songwriter) , Martin Wilson (bass & vocals) , Steve Martinez (Drums) and Nick Simmons (Keyboards). Brothers John and Tony formed the band with Martin in Decembe… read more