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Starjets
1,926 listeners
Originally formed in Belfast in 1976, they would mix their own songs with well known cover versions, a common thing of the time. The Starje… read moreOriginally formed in Belfast in 1976, they would mix their own songs with well known cover versions, a common thing of the time. The Starjets covered the likes of The Archies "Sugar Sugar" and The Beatles "Please Please Me… read moreOriginally formed in Belfast in 1976, they would mix their own songs with well known cover versions, a common thing of the time. The Starjets covered the likes of The Archies "Sugar Sugar" and The Beatles "Please Please Me" in their set and even supported the Bay City Rollers … read more
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Slowguns
514 listeners
The SlowGuns journey took them from the backstreets of Stockport and back again in two short, yet eventful years. A strong local following… read moreThe SlowGuns journey took them from the backstreets of Stockport and back again in two short, yet eventful years. A strong local following followed them everywhere, often against their better judgement. In 1979 the band recorded and rel… read moreThe SlowGuns journey took them from the backstreets of Stockport and back again in two short, yet eventful years. A strong local following followed them everywhere, often against their better judgement. In 1979 the band recorded and released their now collectible first single ‘TV Movie’ b/w ‘Ame… read more
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Zones
2,382 listeners
Formed in 1978 and consisting of Willie Gardner (Vocals & Guitar), Billy McIsaac (Keyboards), Russell Webb (Bass) and Kenny Hyslop (Dr… read moreFormed in 1978 and consisting of Willie Gardner (Vocals & Guitar), Billy McIsaac (Keyboards), Russell Webb (Bass) and Kenny Hyslop (Drums); this is, in fact, the entire PVC2 line-up minus Midge Ure. They are probably best known for the track "Mourning Star", of which the melody lin… read more
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The Tours
484 listeners
The Tours was a new wave/power pop band from Poole in the U.K. It was made up of Ronnie Mayor (guitars/vocals), Steve Jeff (bass), Richard Mazda (guitars/vocals), and Mark Spiers (drums). They self-released the single "Language Scho… read moreThe Tours was a new wave/power pop band from Poole in the U.K. It was made up of Ronnie Mayor (guitars/vocals), Steve Jeff (bass), Richard Mazda (guitars/vocals), and Mark Spiers (drums). They self-released the single "Language School" in 1979, and they soon signed up with Virgin Record… read more
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Pezband
4,860 listeners
Before the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering C… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and h… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and harmony-drenched pop-rock on three critically-acclaimed album… read more
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Yachts
6,459 listeners
Yachts were a Liverpool, England, UK power pop band. The band was formed in 1976 in Liverpool Art College, the members where all members of the same art college as Deaf School two years before them. Yachts had the diverse influences of t… read moreYachts were a Liverpool, England, UK power pop band. The band was formed in 1976 in Liverpool Art College, the members where all members of the same art college as Deaf School two years before them. Yachts had the diverse influences of the emerging punk and earlier rock sound. Their quirky lyrica… read more
