Biography
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Years Active
1998 – present (27 years)
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Founded In
Firenze, Firenze, Toscana, Italy
There are at least two bands/acts called London Underground.
1. London Underground was a British post-punk / reggae band active, roughly, from 1980 to 1983 or 1984. In their four or so years of existence, like all On-U 'bands' of the time, the line-up was fluid, but retained a focus around Kendall Ernest (bass), Martin Frederix (a.k.a. Martin Harrison) (guitar, bass, vocals), Pete Holdsworth (vocals, melodica) and Danny Sheals (drums). They were associated with the highly influential post-punk musician and producer, Adrian Sherwood. They released a modest handful of singles, plus two albums in 1983.
2. A side project of STANDARTE's drummer/vocalist Daniele Caputo, this fairly recent Italian trio took their name from the very style of music that was played in the London underground during the late 60's. Caputo is joined by bassist Marco Piaggesi and keyboard player Gianluca Gerlini. Bassist Stefano Gabbani eventually replaced Piagesi and then guitarist Gianni Vergelli also joined in. Their style is similar to STANDARTE albeit much less heavy, and the guitars are used sparingly, leaving room for Gerlini to shine on the Hammond organ, Mellotron and Moog. Their albums feature excellent vocal harmonies that would have fit right into any BEATLES or TRAFFIC album of old. As influences go, we could cite BIGELF, PINK FLOYD, KING CRIMSON, ATOMIC ROOSTER, CARAVAN, ARGENT, and definitely THE BEATLES. Discography: London Underground (2000), Through A Glass Darkly (2003), Honey Drops (2010).
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