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Not the Liverpudlian oufit with connections to Pete Wylie et al, but the early 1980s sort of raw synth-glam outfit that had a single called "Ash in Drag." They had a singer, keyboardist/synthist, guitarist, bassist, and a sax player! No drummer, the synthist handled the substitute.
They were supposedly bigger in Germany than anywhere else, and most likely had some influence on "electro," and, possibly, schaffel now. They were in the London neo-glam scene to a degree as well.
Any info?
There was also local Chicago band of the same name that turned into The Rosehips and then eventually the brilliant band called The Chamber Strings. All three of those bands being the projects of Kevin Junior.
There was a scottish band too - released an album that I think was called 'Sour Mash'. Their guitarist went on to join London glam legends Carri, led by the eponymous Carri who was described in Seb Hunter's Hell Bent for Leather book as 'Fagin-like' ....
Gunstone, you mentioned a name...Carri? What he up to these days? Last time I heard he was a teacher, but that was like years ago. Oh, and are you talking about Scottish Matt? Anyways, apparently Matt lives in Holland now, shaved his head, put on lots of weight, and is a football hooligan, and gets into lots of fights. Well, that's what I heard anyway.lol
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I remember thie Mystery girls that released Sour Mash - still have that somewhere. Wasn't there a Scandinavian band of that name as well.
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Originally posted by Sherri Sixxx:
Gunstone, you mentioned a name...Carri? What he up to these days? Last time I heard he was a teacher, but that was like years ago. Oh, and are you talking about Scottish Matt? Anyways, apparently Matt lives in Holland now, shaved his head, put on lots of weight, and is a football hooligan, and gets into lots of fights. Well, that's what I heard anyway.lol
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The band I'm referring to was from Uk, not sure where. As I recall, they did play The Pipeline in London.
<font size="4" face="Arial">Carri - a teacher? Not heard that! I saw him about 2 years ago at the Electric Ballroom and he was, well, a little bizarre. I'm pretty sure he said he was working for Kensington & Chelsea council, though no idea what he's doing there. He looked exactly as he has done for years.Quote:
Originally posted by Sherri Sixxx:
[QB]Gunstone, you mentioned a name...Carri? What he up to these days? Last time I heard he was a teacher, but that was like years ago. Oh, and are you talking about Scottish Matt? Anyways, apparently Matt lives in Holland now, shaved his head, put on lots of weight, and is a football hooligan, and gets into lots of fights. Well, that's what I heard anyway.lol
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The guitarist in both Carri & The Mystery Girls was called Simon, and I don't think he was Scottish. He had a very well-to-do English accent. The bassist in Carri, Craig, was Scottish and certainly had a bit of a reputation!
Oh, and I assume we're discounting the Mystery Girls that briefly pop up in 'Decline Of Western Civilization Part II' .......
I do believe we may have found the most generic band name for a Glam group.
Craig Bundy was the bass player in Carri he was also known as Matt D'angelous. His hair is short and he's a bit heavier these days. He's been back in Scotland for a couple of years after staying in Holland and Norway. He might have a reputation down in London but he's not a fighter and Dunfermline don't have much in the way of casuals.
I'm going out for a beer with him next week i'll let him know if any of you want to say hi.
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Sure, tell him I said "hi"! Ignore him when he responds "who?". His memory is shot from all the booze, poor guy. [img]wink.gif[/img]
<font size="4" face="Arial">Could be. The fact that the NYDolls had a song by that name most likely had an influence.Quote:
Originally posted by Carl I.:
I do believe we may have found the most generic band name for a Glam group.
<font size="4" face="Arial">Could be. The fact that the NYDolls had a song by that name most likely had an influence.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="4" face="Arial">I'd say that was the exact influence.Quote:
Originally posted by JayForSure:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="4" face="Arial">Originally posted by Carl I.:
I do believe we may have found the most generic band name for a Glam group.
<font size="4" face="Arial">I remember Craig moving back to Scotland in about 1992/3 with Shirley and they then had a couple of kids.Quote:
Originally posted by Hud McG:
Craig Bundy was the bass player in Carri he was also known as Matt D'angelous. His hair is short and he's a bit heavier these days. He's been back in Scotland for a couple of years after staying in Holland and Norway. He might have a reputation down in London but he's not a fighter and Dunfermline don't have much in the way of casuals.
I'm going out for a beer with him next week i'll let him know if any of you want to say hi.
H
Do you also know Gordon/Gee by any chance?
Jesus, a blast from the past. I bought As in Drag in 12" when it came out.
Oh yes, that's Matt for sure. I might know somebody who wants to say hello to him,ehem,ehem, but I gotta ask her first..
And yeah, would be good to know about G/Gordon.Mind you, I never understood a single word he said,veryyyy strong Scottish accent,huh. Does he still look like Tyla's twin brother?
<font size="4" face="Arial">I remember Craig moving back to Scotland in about 1992/3 with Shirley and they then had a couple of kids.Quote:
Originally posted by Gunstone:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="4" face="Arial">Originally posted by Hud McG:
Craig Bundy was the bass player in Carri he was also known as Matt D'angelous. His hair is short and he's a bit heavier these days. He's been back in Scotland for a couple of years after staying in Holland and Norway. He might have a reputation down in London but he's not a fighter and Dunfermline don't have much in the way of casuals.
I'm going out for a beer with him next week i'll let him know if any of you want to say hi.
H
Do you also know Gordon/Gee by any chance?</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="4" face="Arial">When i said i'm going for a beer with craig its for gee's 40th birthday. Gee's posted a couple of times under the moniker of Geesus.
What name will they have forgotten you by.
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<font size="4" face="Arial">Gordon strong accent, hes from Edinburgh. As for the Tyla thing i can't comment or he'll kill me hes still a rocker.Quote:
Originally posted by Sherri Sixxx:
Oh yes, that's Matt for sure. I might know somebody who wants to say hello to him,ehem,ehem, but I gotta ask her first..
And yeah, would be good to know about G/Gordon.Mind you, I never understood a single word he said,veryyyy strong Scottish accent,huh. Does he still look like Tyla's twin brother?
H
<font size="4" face="Arial">Could be. The fact that the NYDolls had a song by that name most likely had an influence.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="4" face="Arial">I'd say that was the exact influence.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="4" face="Arial">Of course!Quote:
Originally posted by Carl I.:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="4" face="Arial">Originally posted by JayForSure:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="4" face="Arial">Originally posted by Carl I.:
I do believe we may have found the most generic band name for a Glam group.
<font size="4" face="Arial">When i said i'm going for a beer with craig its for gee's 40th birthday. Gee's posted a couple of times under the moniker of Geesus.Quote:
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What name will they have forgotten you by.
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40 again is he? I actually shared a house with Gee for about 6 months in East Acton ..... tell him Darryl says hi.
Saw them last night, Craig found it most amusing to find out hes now a fat bald thug. Hes going to check out the board at some point. Darryl they both said hi and like i said before watch out for Geesus.
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Hey hey - good night was it? I read Geesus's posts - quite funny to see a Scot slag off the Scottish football team and then get verbally attacked for doing so!
Anyone, other than the obvious mention of having bought the 12" of AID, discussing the band I'm referring to?
Alright Darryl me old mucker, long time no hear. Cheeky bugger 40 again, still better lookin than you though. Kept busy up here, still in touch with Ric & see him now & again in the big smoke. Will be down this year, have to catch up for a few beers.
Hey hey - what d'ya mean looking better than me? That's me on the left - I look well young! Long time indeed ..... 1994 I'd guess. I tend to run into Ric at least once or twice a year (last saw him at a Faster Pussaycat gig at the Underworld). Definitely let me know when you're next in town - we'll have to go on a Carri hunt.
PS: Did you know that East Acton actually has a pub now?
Ye heard they had a pub, the last one was burned down I think (not me guv). Carri hunt, no probs just find the nearest junk shop near Notty Hill he will be there looking for some new threads. You still in London? Been married for 10 years now, fuck me time flies. Good to see some familiar names on this site, Buttz told me about it. We should arrange a glam reunion/party in London, get Shuff to DJ & get all the old boys & galls out for a bevvy.
<font size="4" face="Arial">Happens every week mate at Decadence at the St Moritz! Though I haven't been to it for about 3 years (it used to be at Gossips). Your ol' buddy Pat from Cat Ballou usually shows his face ...Quote:
Originally posted by Geesus:
We should arrange a glam reunion/party in London, get Shuff to DJ & get all the old boys & galls out for a bevvy.
If you fancy a giggle (and haven't picked it up already) get yourself a copy of 'Hell Bent For Leather' by Seb Hunter. Yep - Seb from Cat Ballou. The three page 'typical night at the Hellfire Club' section is worth the cover price in itself.
Have notched up five married years myself, and have a baby due in March - so if you're visiting London try and make it before then!
Indeed, a superb (and scarily close to home) read.