Buster - Singles 1976

Buster was first heard of in late 1974 ad consisted of Pete Leay (lead guitar), Rob Fennah (rhythm guitar, later Alternative Radio), Kevin Roberts (bass, later Alternative Radio) and Les Brians (a.k.a. Les Smith, drums). Buster originated from The New Attraction, a trio formed in 1973 consisting of Leay, Roberts ad Smith, which performed regularly in the cabaret circuit through the North West. In 1974 Fennah was added to the line-up on guitar and the four-piece (with average age of 17) renamed Buster. In 1975, they were spotted by established songwriters Ronnie Scott & Steve Wolfe who penned their first single Sunday. According to some sources the band recorded and released two singles in 1974 (Superstar b/w Ring Around and Motor Machine b/w Rainbows and Colours) - but this might be another band altogether since the songs are credited to Baker/Morgan. The first ‘official’ single was released in May 1976:

Sunday (1976)
- Sunday
- Salt Lake City (Silver Gun)

The record was an instant success but it was not meant to stay given the sudden rise of the punk movement. The Buster turned to the Japanese market. The same year they released other two singles:

Beautiful Child (1976)
- Beautiful Child (b/w Daybreak)

Love Rules (1976)
- Love Rules
- Who Told You

buster - singles (1976)