Zeeh

Pop rock band whose line-up included B.J. Jameson, T. Randles, F. McDonald, T. Brown, and M. Quirk. No releases besides the songs on the Sons of Jobs for the Boys compilation.

before the light

Word for Word (1984-1986)

Word for Word formed in 1984 by Dave Lorentz (guitar) and Cheryl Leigh (vocals, former Young World, later When It Rains). During the summer of 1986, the band played at the 'Soap Aid' concert for the benefit of African relief. Cheryl also acted in six Alan Bleasdale plays and was in the TV series Brookside for two years before moving to New York. Now runs her own publishing company.

gypsy

Rafique (1983-85)

Huyton pop-funk band originally formed in 1983 by Tony Kyffin, Andrew James, and other friends. In 1984 James left the drum-stool to join Chance, and Kyffin moved from playing to managing the band, which now included Andy J. Davidson, Mark Birchall (drums, later Lloyd Collection, La’s), Dave Taylor, Neil Andrew. In 1985 Andrew was replaced by N. McCloughlin. They released a couple of demos (respectively in January and May 1985) but their only song to be waxed on vinyl is the one for the Sons of Jobs for the Boys compilation.

rafique - the beat will never stop

Rudi Tear (1984-85)

Rudi Tear was a four-piece from Tranmere (Birkenhead) formed around 1984 by Bernie Fawcett (vocals, guitar), Sharon Hunt (Keyboards, vocals), Kevin Roberts (bass, vocals, former Buster, Alternative Radio), Mark Lowe (drums, former Glitter Band). The only release to date is the number on the Sons of Jobs for the Boys compilation:

opening doors

Quango Mouse (1984-1985)

Claughton (Wirral) based band formed in 1984 as Brilliant Corners and featuring Dave Barnes (vocals), Phil Turner (guitar), Andy Heywood (bass), Rob Smith (percussion, vocals), Rachel Williams (keyboards, vocals), and Ray Davies (drums). Recorded a couple of demos, the first recorded live, the second done in a studio and released in 1985. It also included the song No Shelter in the City, also featured in this compilation Sons of Jobs for the Boys (1985). Their music has been defined as an original and impressive blend, ranging from r’n’b, rock, jazz and funk.

no shelter in the city