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Fast Cars
5,456 listeners
Fast Cars were formed in 1977 by Stuart Murray and his brother Steven at school in Swinton, Manchester. They played Pop-Punk, their origina… read moreFast Cars were formed in 1977 by Stuart Murray and his brother Steven at school in Swinton, Manchester. They played Pop-Punk, their original line up was ;Steven Murray vocals (and main songwriter) Hyden Jones on lead, Stuart on Bass and … read moreFast Cars were formed in 1977 by Stuart Murray and his brother Steven at school in Swinton, Manchester. They played Pop-Punk, their original line up was ;Steven Murray vocals (and main songwriter) Hyden Jones on lead, Stuart on Bass and Tony Dyson on drums. After about 6 months Hyden left and Cra… read more
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The Nips
14,188 listeners
The Nips (short for The Nipple Erectors) was a British punk rock band formed in The Arsenal, London in 1977 and notable as Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan's first musical group. Initially consisting of vocalist/songwriter MacGowan (k… read moreThe Nips (short for The Nipple Erectors) was a British punk rock band formed in The Arsenal, London in 1977 and notable as Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan's first musical group. Initially consisting of vocalist/songwriter MacGowan (known at the time as 'Shane O'Hooligan'), bass… read more
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The Lambrettas
21,036 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 V.I.P.'s
1,671 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 Cigarettes
16,055 listeners
The Cigarettes were one of those late 70's / early 80's combos that are impossible to pigeon-hole - which is great!! Were they Pu… read moreThe Cigarettes were one of those late 70's / early 80's combos that are impossible to pigeon-hole - which is great!! Were they Punk? Well, a bit too smart really. Were they Mod? The image may have been but the music was harder,… read moreThe Cigarettes were one of those late 70's / early 80's combos that are impossible to pigeon-hole - which is great!! Were they Punk? Well, a bit too smart really. Were they Mod? The image may have been but the music was harder, more powerful. Were they Power-Pop? Once again, all the ing… read more
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Purple Hearts
8,647 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
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The Amber Squad
1,967 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 Purple Hearts
6,867 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
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The Circles
5,418 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 Above
961 listeners
Brooklyn`s newest ambassadors of garage, R&B, and freakbeat with catchy hooks, rich vocal harmonies, and movement inducing rhythms. The… read moreBrooklyn`s newest ambassadors of garage, R&B, and freakbeat with catchy hooks, rich vocal harmonies, and movement inducing rhythms. The Above specialize in meticulous 60s garage rock. View wikiBrooklyn`s newest ambassadors of garage, R&B, and freakbeat with catchy hooks, rich vocal harmonies, and movement inducing rhythms. The Above specialize in meticulous 60s garage rock. View wiki