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Cowboys International
5,453 listeners
A band that managed to bridge the gap between Bowie, Eno and the new wave that would follow, Cowboys International was basically an all sta… read moreA band that managed to bridge the gap between Bowie, Eno and the new wave that would follow, Cowboys International was basically an all star group collected by vocalist and songwriter Ken Lockie that put out one tremendous album in 1979 … read moreA band that managed to bridge the gap between Bowie, Eno and the new wave that would follow, Cowboys International was basically an all star group collected by vocalist and songwriter Ken Lockie that put out one tremendous album in 1979 and a handful of 45s (Thrash, Aftermath, Nothing Doing, Toda… read more
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The Farmer's Boys
3,877 listeners
Baz, Frog, Mark & Stan made Casio flavoured melancholic pop in the early 80s. They were one of the only Norwich Scene groups to actual… read moreBaz, Frog, Mark & Stan made Casio flavoured melancholic pop in the early 80s. They were one of the only Norwich Scene groups to actually be from Norwich. After releasing a single on The Higsons' Waap label, The Farmers Boys w… read moreBaz, Frog, Mark & Stan made Casio flavoured melancholic pop in the early 80s. They were one of the only Norwich Scene groups to actually be from Norwich. After releasing a single on The Higsons' Waap label, The Farmers Boys were signed to EMI. They released two albums, but failed to … read more
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Red Guitars
5,141 listeners
The Red Guitars started life in Hull in 1979 as the heroically named Carnage in Poland when Jerry Kidd and Hallam Lewis first met. Later th… read moreThe Red Guitars started life in Hull in 1979 as the heroically named Carnage in Poland when Jerry Kidd and Hallam Lewis first met. Later that year mild-mannered drummer Sean O'Brien was replaced by Matt Higgins and bass player Ian H… read moreThe Red Guitars started life in Hull in 1979 as the heroically named Carnage in Poland when Jerry Kidd and Hallam Lewis first met. Later that year mild-mannered drummer Sean O'Brien was replaced by Matt Higgins and bass player Ian Halstead gave way to Hull's only Rastafarian, Mark Dougl… read more
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The Sun and The Moon
6,836 listeners
The Sun and the Moon were Mark Burgess and John Lever of The Chameleons, and Andy Clegg and Andy Whitaker of Music for Aborigines, with bot… read moreThe Sun and the Moon were Mark Burgess and John Lever of The Chameleons, and Andy Clegg and Andy Whitaker of Music for Aborigines, with both Andys on guitars. The group formed in 1987 out a friendship between Mark and Andy Clegg who had … read moreThe Sun and the Moon were Mark Burgess and John Lever of The Chameleons, and Andy Clegg and Andy Whitaker of Music for Aborigines, with both Andys on guitars. The group formed in 1987 out a friendship between Mark and Andy Clegg who had played keyboards with the Chameleons. The setup of the band,… read more
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Art Objects
3,595 listeners
From Wikipedia: Art Objects played their first gig at Bristol’s Ashton Court Festival (mini-stage) in the summer of 1978. At that time, the… read moreFrom Wikipedia: Art Objects played their first gig at Bristol’s Ashton Court Festival (mini-stage) in the summer of 1978. At that time, the lineup consisted of poet Gerard Langley, dancer Wojtek Dmochowski, and guitarist Jonathan J. Key … read moreFrom Wikipedia: Art Objects played their first gig at Bristol’s Ashton Court Festival (mini-stage) in the summer of 1978. At that time, the lineup consisted of poet Gerard Langley, dancer Wojtek Dmochowski, and guitarist Jonathan J. Key (AKA Jonjo) producing a variety of musical and non-musical s… read more
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Music For Pleasure
4,307 listeners
Founded in Leeds circa 1979 by David Whitaker (Keyboards),Alan Peace (vocals) Martin King (Bass) and Sean Wheatley (Drums). They were origi… read moreFounded in Leeds circa 1979 by David Whitaker (Keyboards),Alan Peace (vocals) Martin King (Bass) and Sean Wheatley (Drums). They were originaly signed to Rockburgh records and recorded "The Human Factor" for the Northern Bands … read moreFounded in Leeds circa 1979 by David Whitaker (Keyboards),Alan Peace (vocals) Martin King (Bass) and Sean Wheatley (Drums). They were originaly signed to Rockburgh records and recorded "The Human Factor" for the Northern Bands compilation " Hicks from the Sticks " put together… read more
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Howard Devoto
9,104 listeners
Howard Devoto (born Howard Trafford on 15 March 1952 in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire) is an influential singer/songwriter who began his c… read moreHoward Devoto (born Howard Trafford on 15 March 1952 in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire) is an influential singer/songwriter who began his career as the frontman for the punk band Buzzcocks.Leaving after only one EP, he formed the more genre-defying Magazine in 1977. After Magazine split in 1981 h… read more
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The Lucy Show
11,095 listeners
The Lucy Show was a rock band that was formed in London, England in early 1983. The band was formed by Mark Bandola (vocals, guitar, keyboa… read moreThe Lucy Show was a rock band that was formed in London, England in early 1983. The band was formed by Mark Bandola (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Rob Vandeven (vocals, bass), with Pete Barraclough (guitars, keyboards), and Bryan Hudspe… read moreThe Lucy Show was a rock band that was formed in London, England in early 1983. The band was formed by Mark Bandola (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Rob Vandeven (vocals, bass), with Pete Barraclough (guitars, keyboards), and Bryan Hudspeth (drums). Bandola and Vandeven, two Canadian-born friends … read more
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The Room
8,141 listeners
There are at least two artists which use this name: 1. The Room were formed in the late 70`s by Dave Jackson and Becky Stringer (both later… read moreThere are at least two artists which use this name: 1. The Room were formed in the late 70`s by Dave Jackson and Becky Stringer (both later of Benny Profane, Dust and The Dead Cowboys) before going through various personnel changes and s… read moreThere are at least two artists which use this name: 1. The Room were formed in the late 70`s by Dave Jackson and Becky Stringer (both later of Benny Profane, Dust and The Dead Cowboys) before going through various personnel changes and splitting in 1985. With their interesting mixture of smooth v… read more
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The Freshies
7,634 listeners
The Freshies is the name of a band from Manchester, England formed in the mid 1970's. Their first single, The Freshies EP, was release… read moreThe Freshies is the name of a band from Manchester, England formed in the mid 1970's. Their first single, The Freshies EP, was released in 1978 on the RAZZ record label. Their biggest selling and best known song is 1980's "… read moreThe Freshies is the name of a band from Manchester, England formed in the mid 1970's. Their first single, The Freshies EP, was released in 1978 on the RAZZ record label. Their biggest selling and best known song is 1980's "I'm In Love With The Girl On The Manchester Virgin Meg… read more