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Specimen was an 80s batcave British band. They have been described as being many different genres of music, including; glam, goth, punk and deathrock.
Biography
The band formed in Bristol, England during 1980. Their first show was at a street party celebrating the wedding of The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer. In 1982, the band relocated to Soho, London, where they would play many shows at the infamous club known as The Batcave, Specimen’s vocalist Ollie Wisdom founded and ran the club during 1982-1983.
Unusual for a keyboardist, Johnny Slut became the face of the band and its most famous member, due largely to his striking image and fashion sense.
While the band were together, they never released a full album, only singles and an EP, although in 1997 two full-length compilations would be released featuring various Specimen songs.
Post-Specimen
After the band went its separate ways, guitarist Jon Klein worked with Siouxsie & The Banshees for a period of 7 years, before working with Sinéad O’Connor.
Johnny Slut went on to work with The KLF, Adamski and is now in Atomizer.
Current Lineup
* Olli Wisdom - Vocals
* Jon Klein - Guitar
* Jonny Slut - Keyboards
* Kev Mills - Bass
* Chris Bell - Drums
Previous Lineup
* T.bias - Vocals, additional guitar, & keyboards
* Jon Klein - Guitar, vocals
* Stephan X - Guitar
* Kimba - Bass
* Tim Huthert - Drums
Specimen Today
2008 saw the Batcave’s 25th Anniversary celebration in London, for which Olli and Jon reassembled their favorite 1983/4 Specimen lineup including Jonny Slut, Kev Mills and Chris Bell.
Biography
The band formed in Bristol, England during 1980. Their first show was at a street party celebrating the wedding of The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer. In 1982, the band relocated to Soho, London, where they would play many shows at the infamous club known as The Batcave, Specimen’s vocalist Ollie Wisdom founded and ran the club during 1982-1983.
Unusual for a keyboardist, Johnny Slut became the face of the band and its most famous member, due largely to his striking image and fashion sense.
While the band were together, they never released a full album, only singles and an EP, although in 1997 two full-length compilations would be released featuring various Specimen songs.
Post-Specimen
After the band went its separate ways, guitarist Jon Klein worked with Siouxsie & The Banshees for a period of 7 years, before working with Sinéad O’Connor.
Johnny Slut went on to work with The KLF, Adamski and is now in Atomizer.
Current Lineup
* Olli Wisdom - Vocals
* Jon Klein - Guitar
* Jonny Slut - Keyboards
* Kev Mills - Bass
* Chris Bell - Drums
Previous Lineup
* T.bias - Vocals, additional guitar, & keyboards
* Jon Klein - Guitar, vocals
* Stephan X - Guitar
* Kimba - Bass
* Tim Huthert - Drums
Specimen Today
2008 saw the Batcave’s 25th Anniversary celebration in London, for which Olli and Jon reassembled their favorite 1983/4 Specimen lineup including Jonny Slut, Kev Mills and Chris Bell.
Top Albums
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Wet Warm Cling - Film Red Velvet Crush
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8GotH8 wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Gothic+Philosophy
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ma5ka5 wrote:
Found them two days ago. Great band!
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Lady_Burlesque wrote:
jonny slut...yes! great band
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shumai-my-heart wrote:
<3 jonny slut
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TetsumiBat wrote:
Great music! I love them
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Kolyamarkov wrote:
гламурные засранчеги
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Lady_Burlesque wrote:
Batcave!
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dying-is-fine wrote:
JUST got into this band. good stuff. sad story that i overlooked them as much as i did. "electric ballroom" is all that i have though. i'd like to get the first release.
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GoHangYourself wrote:
If you hate sun, heat, prefer night over day, join! http://www.last.fm/group/Sun+Is+Evil
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Gothtowncryer wrote:
The Skeletal Family + Guests The Gassienda, Keighley. Friday, 25 September 2009 The Gassienda Russell Street Keighley, United Kingdom
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Dimmz wrote:
имхо, один из лучших примеров саунда 80х. классика))
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Gothtowncryer wrote:
Anne-Marie Hurst (GHOST DANCE / SKELETAL FAMILY) Return of Influential Queen from the Vanguard of “Old Skool” Goth An influential queen from the vanguard of “Old Skool” Goth Rock returns Watch this space as to latest progress / tour dates!! Live appearance .. Saturday 31 October 2009, Bradfords Gasworks. My Space http://www.myspace.com/annemariehurst Email annemariehurst@hotmail.co.uk
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Alomir wrote:
Обожаю их. Они великолепны )
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BiohazardZombie wrote:
Specimen is the sex <3
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verlainee wrote:
For all Specimen fans ! http://www.last.fm/group/Specimen
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Freelove_ wrote:
Join my group: Post-Punk.
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jasonBLOODDRUNK wrote:
I saw them yesterday but I learned at last who they were! THEY ARE AMAZING!
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djalienspagan wrote:
www.myspace.com/thecemetarygirlz
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PleasureVictim1 wrote:
Looooooove!
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BlooD_NosferatU wrote:
...потрясающе!!!
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niko_kao_ja tagged Specimen with batcave, goth and post-punk. Friday afternoon
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