Bands you had completely forgotten about

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I can remember there used to be a record shop - can't remember what it was called - in Worthing around by the back entrance of Bentalls by the Cinema (Odeon?) near Montague Terrace. Their window around the release of "In the Land of Grey and Pink" (very late 1960s or early 1970's?) was full of advertising material for it. It's an album i still very happily listen to to this day, along with much of what they did afterwards. "In the Land of Grey and Pink, where only boy scouts stop to think......"

Edit - released April 8th 1971 - the year I did my A-Levels.

And when I moved to Faversham I found that on certain evenings it IS the land of grey and pink

They claim that their quests for greatness was always scuppered by dodgy managers. Hmmm . . . .

My fave album of theirs is the first. Pop psychedelia. Lovely

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Gene October!......A band I was in supported Chelsea back in around 92 at The Madeira Hotel. Empty venue.

Saw them at the (old) Marquee in 77. Supported by Skrewdriver (before the lead singer became a mentalist). Odd double bill - gay soft porn star meets nascent neo Nazi. I bet there was tension in the dressing room. Hang on . . . . possibly not

 

[Buzzer]

Saw them at the (old) Marquee in 77. Supported by Skrewdriver (before the lead singer became a mentalist). Odd double bill - gay soft porn star meets nascent neo Nazi. I bet there was tension in the dressing room. Hang on . . . . possibly not

I was surprised to find out that Mark Radcliffe was in Skrewdriver in their pre-Nazi days.

Here's a few 80s bands that spring to mind. Amazulu, The Belle Stars, Westworld. I was in love with the lead singer of Westworld. Their finest tune, in my opinion:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV-_RftLP4M

 

[Aveacarlin']

Saw them at the (old) Marquee in 77. Supported by Skrewdriver (before the lead singer became a mentalist). Odd double bill - gay soft porn star meets nascent neo Nazi. I bet there was tension in the dressing room. Hang on . . . . possibly not

Haha, yeah maybe. That was a strange billing although didn't Skrewdrivers head of security turn out to be a gay guy?

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

If ist 80s poptastic, and COMPLETELY FORGOTTEN, try this effing gem

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=S...-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=HJ3YVvSoM8z1UJL3lrgG

 

[Buzzer]

Haha, yeah maybe. That was a strange billing although didn't Skrewdrivers head of security turn out to be a gay guy?

Nicky Crane. Not unheard of apparently, there's a long history of homosexuals in the far-right.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Haha, yeah maybe. That was a strange billing although didn't Skrewdrivers head of security turn out to be a gay guy?

No idea, mate. Funny lot, the 80s neo Nazis. Well, when I say 'funny' . . .

So would I know the name of your band?

 

[Buzzer]

Anyone remember the Mighty Wah?

 

[Pogue Mahone]

I was surprised to find out that Mark Radcliffe was in Skrewdriver in their pre-Nazi days.

Here's a few 80s bands that spring to mind. Amazulu, The Belle Stars, Westworld. I was in love with the lead singer of Westworld. Their finest tune, in my opinion:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV-_RftLP4M

Amazulu. Just the name makes me immediately visualise Rick in the Young Ones. Sniff.

 

[Aveacarlin']

No idea, mate. Funny lot, the 80s neo Nazis. Well, when I say 'funny' . . .

So would I know the name of your band?

I doubt it mate to be honest. Frankenslag

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I doubt it mate to be honest. Frankenslag

Kwality name. Rock and roll

 

[Aveacarlin']

Yeah, gutarist and singer were B movie fanatics into phsycobilly and Oi. Punk too

 

[Aveacarlin']

Nicky Crane. Not unheard of apparently, there's a long history of homosexuals in the far-right.

That's the fella.

 

[Buzzer]

From the 90s: Morcheeba, Shed Seven, Travis and a very guilty pleasure from then...Cathy Dennis.

 

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

Belly.
Saw some tour dates today and had completely forgotten about them.

 

[Stato]

I bought a compilation by The Icicle Works last year. I had a few of their singles but had forgotten how good their songs were. These two in particular: (Their videos weren't so good)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klR6YQzUNEs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_Aw5ZW-GtI

 

[El Presidente]

Chelsea (the Band!) I see are still knocking around, brings back memories of a delinquent youth..

Saw them support The Buzzcocks, along with The Members, a few months ago in Manchester.

Gene had been for a Chinese meal pre gig so had to sing sitting down for the whole gig as a bit full.

Great gig though.

 

[El Presidente]

Nicky Crane. Not unheard of apparently, there's a long history of homosexuals in the far-right.

Are you saying some of them are Pretty Pink Fairies?

 

[El Presidente]

All the Shoegazing Era Bands of the 1990's seem to have drifted away into obscurity.

You never hear any radio play for Curve, Slowdive, My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Lush, Pale Saints or the Boo Radleys, all of whom produced some stonking stuff.

Ride reformed last year and saw them twice. Still got it, although Andy Bell's voice is even weaker than ever.

 

[El Presidente]

The Chameleons. Mark Burgess is still touring the albums. Open warfare with John Lever though .