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Long Tall Shorty
4,885 listeners
Long Tall Shorty – where do you start? In 1978 I suppose – formed by Tony Perfect as a leading light in the Mod Revival movement releasing… read moreLong Tall Shorty – where do you start? In 1978 I suppose – formed by Tony Perfect as a leading light in the Mod Revival movement releasing the iconic singles “By Your Love/1970’s Boy” and “Win or Lose” amongst others. The power, energ… read moreLong Tall Shorty – where do you start? In 1978 I suppose – formed by Tony Perfect as a leading light in the Mod Revival movement releasing the iconic singles “By Your Love/1970’s Boy” and “Win or Lose” amongst others. The power, energy and excitement was always present in their live sound gain… read more
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The Circles
6,122 listeners
This West Midlands mod band came together in mid-1979. Mick Waller had previously been in INJECTORS and in NEON HEARTS. They issued a demo … read moreThis West Midlands mod band came together in mid-1979. Mick Waller had previously been in INJECTORS and in NEON HEARTS. They issued a demo tape and on strengh of this were signed to a local Graduate label who released their debut 45 &quo… read moreThis West Midlands mod band came together in mid-1979. Mick Waller had previously been in INJECTORS and in NEON HEARTS. They issued a demo tape and on strengh of this were signed to a local Graduate label who released their debut 45 "Opening Up" in November 1979. Both this and the flip … read more
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Purple Hearts
9,492 listeners
Purple Hearts were often considered one of the best British mod revival groups. The Story of mod revivalists the Purple Hearts begins in 19… read morePurple Hearts were often considered one of the best British mod revival groups. The Story of mod revivalists the Purple Hearts begins in 1977 when teenagers Jeff Shadbolt, Simon Stebbing, Bob Manton, and Nicky Lake formed in Romford Esse… read morePurple Hearts were often considered one of the best British mod revival groups. The Story of mod revivalists the Purple Hearts begins in 1977 when teenagers Jeff Shadbolt, Simon Stebbing, Bob Manton, and Nicky Lake formed in Romford Essex as The Sockets in 1977 before they even knew how to play t… read more
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Makin' Time
5,512 listeners
A mid-1980s British mod revival band, consisting of Fay Hallam (Hammond Organ/Vocals), Martin Blunt (Bass), Neil Clitheroe (Drums) and Mark… read moreA mid-1980s British mod revival band, consisting of Fay Hallam (Hammond Organ/Vocals), Martin Blunt (Bass), Neil Clitheroe (Drums) and Mark McGounden (guitar/vocals). View wikiA mid-1980s British mod revival band, consisting of Fay Hallam (Hammond Organ/Vocals), Martin Blunt (Bass), Neil Clitheroe (Drums) and Mark McGounden (guitar/vocals). View wiki
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The Purple Hearts
7,652 listeners
There are at least two bands of this name: 1. The Purple Hearts were an Australian rock group, formed in Brisbane in 1964. The band consist… read moreThere are at least two bands of this name: 1. The Purple Hearts were an Australian rock group, formed in Brisbane in 1964. The band consisted of lead vocalist Mick Hadley, lead guitarist Barry Lyde (known as Lobby Loyde), rhythm guitaris… read moreThere are at least two bands of this name: 1. The Purple Hearts were an Australian rock group, formed in Brisbane in 1964. The band consisted of lead vocalist Mick Hadley, lead guitarist Barry Lyde (known as Lobby Loyde), rhythm guitarist Fred Pickard, bassist Bob Dames, and drummers Adrian '… read more
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The Killermeters
3,722 listeners
Like so many others the Killermeters started life as a punk band the Killer Meters as they were then, split in 1978, reforming in the Octob… read moreLike so many others the Killermeters started life as a punk band the Killer Meters as they were then, split in 1978, reforming in the October as the mod band The Killermeters, kicking back into life with a new song that said it all: Back In Business. They were the best and most energetic band in… read more
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The Lambrettas
21,520 listeners
England in the summer of 1979 meant MOD, and it was then that the Lambrettas were formed near the south coast city of Brighton. The origina… read moreEngland in the summer of 1979 meant MOD, and it was then that the Lambrettas were formed near the south coast city of Brighton. The original members were: Jez Bird (vocals/guitar), Doug Sanders (guitar/vocals), Mark Ellis (bass), and Pau… read moreEngland in the summer of 1979 meant MOD, and it was then that the Lambrettas were formed near the south coast city of Brighton. The original members were: Jez Bird (vocals/guitar), Doug Sanders (guitar/vocals), Mark Ellis (bass), and Paul Wincer (drums). The band first performed on June 9, 1979, … read more
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Paul Collins' Beat
3,756 listeners
The Beat (also known as Paul Collins' Beat) was a power pop band that formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1977. The band has been led through several incarnations by singer-songwriter and guitarist Paul Collins, the … read moreThe Beat (also known as Paul Collins' Beat) was a power pop band that formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1977. The band has been led through several incarnations by singer-songwriter and guitarist Paul Collins, the self-proclaimed 'King of Power Pop'. Fusing the en… read more
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Starjets
1,634 listeners
Originally formed in Belfast in 1976, they would mix their own songs with well known cover versions, a common thing of the time. The Starje… read moreOriginally formed in Belfast in 1976, they would mix their own songs with well known cover versions, a common thing of the time. The Starjets covered the likes of The Archies "Sugar Sugar" and The Beatles "Please Please Me… read moreOriginally formed in Belfast in 1976, they would mix their own songs with well known cover versions, a common thing of the time. The Starjets covered the likes of The Archies "Sugar Sugar" and The Beatles "Please Please Me" in their set and even supported the Bay City Rollers … read more
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Pezband
4,516 listeners
Before the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering C… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and h… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and harmony-drenched pop-rock on three critically-acclaimed album… read more