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Long Tall Shorty
4,629 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
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The V.I.P.'s
1,675 listeners
There are at least two different bands called The V.I.P.'s. 1. The V.I.P.'s were a British R&B musical ensemble formed in Car… read moreThere are at least two different bands called The V.I.P.'s. 1. The V.I.P.'s were a British R&B musical ensemble formed in Carlisle, Cumberland, (North West England) in late 1963. 2. The V.I.P.'s were a British power po… read moreThere are at least two different bands called The V.I.P.'s. 1. The V.I.P.'s were a British R&B musical ensemble formed in Carlisle, Cumberland, (North West England) in late 1963. 2. The V.I.P.'s were a British power pop group of the late 1970s, closely associated with the mod r… read more
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The Killermeters
3,784 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
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The Merton Parkas
7,769 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
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The Directions
2,404 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
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The Amber Squad
1,969 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
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The Lambrettas
21,049 listeners
England in the summer of 1979 meant MOD, and it was then that the Lambrettas were formed near the south coast city of Brighton. The origina… read moreEngland in the summer of 1979 meant MOD, and it was then that the Lambrettas were formed near the south coast city of Brighton. The original members were: Jez Bird (vocals/guitar), Doug Sanders (guitar/vocals), Mark Ellis (bass), and Pau… read moreEngland in the summer of 1979 meant MOD, and it was then that the Lambrettas were formed near the south coast city of Brighton. The original members were: Jez Bird (vocals/guitar), Doug Sanders (guitar/vocals), Mark Ellis (bass), and Paul Wincer (drums). The band first performed on June 9, 1979, … read more
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The Circles
5,442 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
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The Crooks
9,889 listeners
For all of those ignorant stonkers out there, there are 5 groups called The Crooks. The hottest and newest group sharing the name: There… read moreFor all of those ignorant stonkers out there, there are 5 groups called The Crooks. The hottest and newest group sharing the name: There’s no shortage of country music in Crooks’ hometown of Austin, TX. But ask anyone who has crammed … read moreFor all of those ignorant stonkers out there, there are 5 groups called The Crooks. The hottest and newest group sharing the name: There’s no shortage of country music in Crooks’ hometown of Austin, TX. But ask anyone who has crammed into a packed honky-tonk to catch one of their infamously ro… read more
