Similar Artists
-
The Circles
5,438 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 Directions
2,403 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
-
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
-
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
-
The Amber Squad
1,968 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 Jolt
2,041 listeners
The Jolt were a Scottish band formed in Glasgow in 1976. They started out playing 1960s covers and then sped up their music, playing a mix … read moreThe Jolt were a Scottish band formed in Glasgow in 1976. They started out playing 1960s covers and then sped up their music, playing a mix of punk rock and power pop. The lineup was Robbie Collins, Jim Doak and Iain Shedden. The band bui… read moreThe Jolt were a Scottish band formed in Glasgow in 1976. They started out playing 1960s covers and then sped up their music, playing a mix of punk rock and power pop. The lineup was Robbie Collins, Jim Doak and Iain Shedden. The band built up its following playing at the Crown Hotel, Wishaw. They… read more
-
Makin' Time
4,939 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
-
Run 229
545 listeners
For information about RUN229. why not visit their website and listen to their cult single SOHO at https://web.archive.org/web/200812060327… read moreFor information about RUN229. why not visit their website and listen to their cult single SOHO at https://web.archive.org/web/20081206032733/http://www.run229.com/ Bandmembers: Mark Allen (vocals) Ray Bibby (drums) Steve Eton Jones (lea… read moreFor information about RUN229. why not visit their website and listen to their cult single SOHO at https://web.archive.org/web/20081206032733/http://www.run229.com/ Bandmembers: Mark Allen (vocals) Ray Bibby (drums) Steve Eton Jones (lead guitar) John Tallon Jones (rhythm guitar, violin, vocals) … read more
-
The Jetset
2,533 listeners
Formed in 1979 by teenage friends Paul Bevoir and Melvyn J. Taub,The Jetset were one of the oddest footnotes in British pop music history. … read moreFormed in 1979 by teenage friends Paul Bevoir and Melvyn J. Taub,The Jetset were one of the oddest footnotes in British pop music history. They were loosely associated with the mod-revival of the late-70s, they took the revival one step … read moreFormed in 1979 by teenage friends Paul Bevoir and Melvyn J. Taub,The Jetset were one of the oddest footnotes in British pop music history. They were loosely associated with the mod-revival of the late-70s, they took the revival one step further. Not only did they recreate the sounds of '60s … read more
