United Kingdom

1990
Foghat Peverett had returned to the United States by 1990 and formed his own

Peverett had returned to the United States by 1990 and formed his own version of the band, Lonesome Dave’s Foghat, which featured Bryan Bassett (ex- Wild Cherry ), Stephen Dees (bass) and Eddie Zyne (drums). Dees and Zyne had played with Hall & Oates , among others. Former Molly Hatchet…
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Billy Idol Charmed Life was released in 1990, and continued the commercial

Charmed Life was released in 1990, and continued the commercial success seen in his previous albums, charting in the Top 10 in nine countries along with topping the charts in Finland. The album’s first single ” Cradle of Love ” reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was…
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The Police Sting plays bass on Charming Snakes

a favour the singer returned by playing bass on Summers’s album Charming Snakes (1990)

Blaggers ITA first release under the new name

The first release under the new name was the “It’s Up To You” 7″ single in 1990.

Catherine Wheel (band) Catherine Wheel formed in 1990, comprising singer-guitarist Rob

Catherine Wheel formed in 1990, comprising singer-guitarist Rob Dickinson (cousin of Iron Maiden ‘s Bruce Dickinson ), guitarist Brian Futter, bassist Dave Hawes, and drummer Neil Sims. Hawes had previously played in a Joy Division -influenced band called Eternal. They took their moniker from the firework known as the Catherine…
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Adorable (band) single was released on Trolley Records

The single was released on Trolley Records in 1990.

Chelsea (band) In the early 1990s, a line-up featuring the returning Austin and new

In the early 1990s, a line-up featuring the returning Austin and new bassist Mat Sargent released The Alternative (1993) and Traitors Gate (1994). Austin and Sargent would go on to become key songwriting contributors across several later Chelsea releases.

Led Zeppelin first Led Zeppelin box set

The first Led Zeppelin box set , featuring tracks remastered under Page’s supervision, was released in 1990 and bolstered the band’s reputation, leading to abortive discussions among members about a reunion.

Instigators Bridgewater left later that year after an argument, and the band

Bridgewater left later that year after an argument, and the band recruited Andy “Tez” Turner (formerly of Xpozez) as his replacement. Halmshaw and Elsey also soon left, with Mooney and Turner continuing with Andrew “Trimble” Turnbull (Also formerly of Xpozez) on bass guitar and Steve “Cuzzy” Curran on drums. The…
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Elbow (band) Met Mark Potter

Garvey, then aged 16, met guitarist Mark Potter in 1990, while both were attending Bury College in Bury, Greater Manchester . Potter asked Garvey to sing in a band he was in with drummer Richard Jupp and bassist Pete Turner. Together, the four formed the band Mr. Soft, named after…
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