The Housemartins

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Biography

Kingston upon Hull, England (1983 – 1988)

The Housemartins were an indie pop/alternative rock band which formed in 1983 in Kingston upon Hull, England. At its formation the band consisted of Paul Heaton (vocals), Stan Cullimore (guitar), Ted Key (bass) and Chris Lang (drums). The band’s membership changed frequently throughout its existence. Ted Key was replaced by Norman Cook (who later became internationally famous as big beat musician Fatboy Slim) and drummer Chris Lang was replaced by Hugh Whitaker, former drummer with The Gargoyles, who in turn was replaced with Dave Hemingway. The band split in 1988.

Top Tracks

1	Happy Hour	612
2	Caravan Of Love	384
3	Build	197
4	Me And The Farmer	147
5	Five Get Over Excited	100
6	Sheep	84
7	Flag Day	78
8	Get Up Off Our Knees	77
9	Think For A Minute	76
10	Bow Down	67
11	The People Who Grinned Themselves To Death	66
12	We're Not Deep	61
13	The Light Is Always Green	50
14	Lean On Me	45
15	Sitting On A Fence	43