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
venerdì 26 giugno 2009
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
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
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
opening doors
martedì 2 giugno 2009
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
martedì 26 maggio 2009
Two in a Crowd (1984-1985)
Wirral based band form in 1981 with the name of Subtle Hints 8in 
the picture) by Vincent Clarke (vocals), Peter Carruthers (bass), Jamie Lambert (guitars), Vincent Kent (drums), and Rick Copeland (keyboards). They first morphed into Two of a Kind, the Two in a Crowd (1984), when only Carruthers and Kent were left of the original line-up. Vickie Peters (later World Apart) would sometimes play sax. They contributed a song (Don’t be Scared) for the cassette compilation Two Points to Tonka, and the number Closing In for the compilation Sons of Jobs for the boys (1985).
closing in
the picture) by Vincent Clarke (vocals), Peter Carruthers (bass), Jamie Lambert (guitars), Vincent Kent (drums), and Rick Copeland (keyboards). They first morphed into Two of a Kind, the Two in a Crowd (1984), when only Carruthers and Kent were left of the original line-up. Vickie Peters (later World Apart) would sometimes play sax. They contributed a song (Don’t be Scared) for the cassette compilation Two Points to Tonka, and the number Closing In for the compilation Sons of Jobs for the boys (1985).closing in
mercoledì 20 maggio 2009
Persuaders (1983-1985)
The Persuaders formed in 1982 by former Come in Tokyo John 
Jenkins (keyboards) and John Gillin (guitars), and former Change to the East and Hi-Tech Gary Cooke (drums, later Foundation) plus Dave Price (bass) and Siobhan Maher (ex Peep Show, later River City People). Between 1984 and 1985 Tony Upham joined on vocals and Brian Farrell (former Our Kid) replaced Cooke on drums. Karen Matthews provided backing vocals. They recorded a Peel and Janice Long session in 1985. The line-up extended in 1985 with the addition of John Kennedy (vocals) and Paul Speed (apparently, at one point Persuaders was an eleven- piece band).
Our friend John added this:
'The Persuaders lasted from 1982 to 1989 signing a management deal with KRT in 1988 (Sting's Mamager) - They did 2 BBC Radio Sessions in 1985 (John Peel & Janice Long) plus a Independant Live in concert session with Radio City Liverpool - Despite not signing with a major record lable they were courted with several labels most notably Virgin - Richard Branson actually got up and sang with them in 1986 and invited them to headline his annual summer party for his workers at the Oxfor Manor house (Mike Oldfield and John Lydon in the audience) - Siobham and Paul from the band formed River City People in 1987 whilst still with teh Persuaders and John Jenkins played occasion keyboards but decided to stay with the Persuaders when Siobhan and Paul wanted to go full time with RCP. Gillin left in 1987 but the band continued until September 1989 - the highlight being a sell out performance at the Royal Court Thetare - Were touted as the best Live band in Liverpool - Youtube has many clips, The Persuaders and John Jenkins can be found on the MySpace music page - Jenkins also was Editor of the Liverpool Muisc Fanzine "The Garden Party" and is currently writing a musical set in New York'
The Persuaders only released two demo-tapes, and one song on the compilation Sons of Jobs for the Boys (1985):
You Turn Me On
Jenkins (keyboards) and John Gillin (guitars), and former Change to the East and Hi-Tech Gary Cooke (drums, later Foundation) plus Dave Price (bass) and Siobhan Maher (ex Peep Show, later River City People). Between 1984 and 1985 Tony Upham joined on vocals and Brian Farrell (former Our Kid) replaced Cooke on drums. Karen Matthews provided backing vocals. They recorded a Peel and Janice Long session in 1985. The line-up extended in 1985 with the addition of John Kennedy (vocals) and Paul Speed (apparently, at one point Persuaders was an eleven- piece band).Our friend John added this:
'The Persuaders lasted from 1982 to 1989 signing a management deal with KRT in 1988 (Sting's Mamager) - They did 2 BBC Radio Sessions in 1985 (John Peel & Janice Long) plus a Independant Live in concert session with Radio City Liverpool - Despite not signing with a major record lable they were courted with several labels most notably Virgin - Richard Branson actually got up and sang with them in 1986 and invited them to headline his annual summer party for his workers at the Oxfor Manor house (Mike Oldfield and John Lydon in the audience) - Siobham and Paul from the band formed River City People in 1987 whilst still with teh Persuaders and John Jenkins played occasion keyboards but decided to stay with the Persuaders when Siobhan and Paul wanted to go full time with RCP. Gillin left in 1987 but the band continued until September 1989 - the highlight being a sell out performance at the Royal Court Thetare - Were touted as the best Live band in Liverpool - Youtube has many clips, The Persuaders and John Jenkins can be found on the MySpace music page - Jenkins also was Editor of the Liverpool Muisc Fanzine "The Garden Party" and is currently writing a musical set in New York'
The Persuaders only released two demo-tapes, and one song on the compilation Sons of Jobs for the Boys (1985):
You Turn Me On
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