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United Kingdom (1976 – 1981, 1987 – 1995, 2002 – 2002, 2004 – 2004, 2010 – present)

Fischer-Z was a New Wave / Rock band from the United Kingdom formed in 1976. Lead by singer-songwriter John Watts they released three quite successful albums between 1979 and 1981. The original line-up consisted of John Watts (vocals, guitar), David Graham (bass), Steve Skolnik (keyboards) and Steve Liddle (drums).

John Watts recorded and performed as ‘John Watts’ during 1981-83 before forming The Cry in 1984. Watts later continued with a new incarnation of Fischer-Z in 1987, with him being the only original member. Albums were released with a similar line-up until 1995 when John Watts returned to being ‘J M Watts’, ‘Watts’ and John Watts. In 2002 the moniker was revived once more for the album “Ether”. There was a 2004 reunion of the original band for one short show which featured on the Garden Party DVD which was released along with the Fischer-Z Highlights 1979-2004 25th anniversary compilation album.

After this John continued performing and recording solo with the most recent album being 2005’s ‘Real Life Is Good Enough’, “It Has To Be” (2006) and “Morethanmusic & Films” (2009).

In august 2010 John Watts had a couple of shows in the Netherlands with his current band (Sam Walker on drums and Matthew Gest on keyboard) playing good old Fischer-Z repertoire. He presented this band as “the new Fischer-Z”. Though John Watts focuses on his solo efforts more than on Fischer-Z (no new releases under that name) lately he revives the band when concert tent to be focused on that period of his live.
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  • Bentwick09

    Z und nicht z.........

    13 Dec 2012 Reply

  • toto47

    Marliese, Mann ist das Geil!

    9 Nov 2012 Reply

  • Steelbound

    I really can't explain how much I love this band.

    28 Aug 2012 Reply

  • luckystoned

    Red Skies Over Paradise :)

    25 Jun 2012 Reply

  • denechtew

    Pefect day is the best song ever for me.

    12 Oct 2011 Reply

  • Flecha42

    Fantastic concert yesterday. John Watts is brilliant. Played much old stuff from the first 3 records. :)

    22 Apr 2011 Reply

  • Nodisguise

    @Gibbey -- zed

    9 Mar 2011 Reply

  • Gibbey

    What's the correct way for saying the band name? zee, zed or zzz

    8 Mar 2011 Reply

  • newwavelad

    the first 3 albums are great and fucking cult classic

    28 Dec 2010 Reply

  • seagull19811989

    who remember the concert at 1981 at Alvalde stadium...

    14 Dec 2010 Reply

  • flexmens

    Very good memories. 80s music, love it

    17 Oct 2010 Reply

  • AndreDias164

    so long is one of the best ballads

    1 Jul 2010 Reply

  • Lesscities

    ..und die Knaben spielten vor vielen Jahren in den 90ern auf ner kleinen Bühne open-air auf dem noch damaligen "Stadtfest" von Münster...Wahnsinn...

    4 Mar 2010 Reply

  • Musicflyer

    The were great. In early 80´s in Madrid, I went one day to a The Clash concert and the day after to a Fischer-Z one. We enjoy more this one, It was more authentic. We celebrate a lot a song called LIMBO.

    24 Jul 2009 Reply

  • georgehank

    Best album? It's a tie between Word Salad (damn, why is the CD so hard to get?) and Red Skies.

    21 Jul 2009 Reply

  • PostPunk-Mag

    Room Service ..................

    2 Jun 2009 Reply

  • xOutofStepx

    John Watts was great yesterday @ Oeiras.

    10 May 2009 Reply

  • Fastglatze

    special thanks to john watts! BERLIN!

    5 May 2009 Reply

  • mrpixen

    thanks last fm

    2 May 2009 Reply

  • FlowMyTears

    I have had a copy of 'So Long' for more years than i can remember. Its a musical memory I cant ever forget. Now having 3 sons all music/band fanatics, who are always at gigs and playing at them.. they need to hear this again. Its a total gem

    21 Apr 2009 Reply
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