Dexy’s Midnight Runners disbanded in 1987 and Crane intended to reform Atomic Rooster with Du Cann once again. A German tour was planned for 1989, but Crane died from an overdose of painkillers on 14 February. Du Cann struck a deal with Angel Air Records and oversaw the release and…
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This recording later became the first side of the band’s debut album Scum in 1987.
As they had been severed from the contract with Rough Trade records, the band sought a new deal with a major label. Marr told NME in early 1987, “Every single label came to see us. It was small-talk, bribes, the whole number. I really enjoyed it.” The band signed with…
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The band stopped gigging in 1987. Members went into studio production, occasionally guesting on other projects; Thomas most notably worked on the Phenomena CD with Glenn Hughes .
He had in fact been diagnosed as HIV positive in 1987, but did not make his illness public, with only his inner circle of colleagues and friends aware of his condition.
In January 1987, the band released ” Shoplifters of the World Unite “, which reached number 12 on the UK singles chart. It was followed the next month by a second compilation album, The World Won’t Listen . The title was Morrissey’s comment on his frustration with the band’s lack…
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In 1987, former Airrace vocalist Keith Murrell was brought in after Rick Chase started having trouble with his vocal cords and they recorded the album Growing Up The Hard Way . Murrell left in 1988 to join Cliff Richard as a backing singer. Connor McKeon replaced Murrell in 1989, but…
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Summers played guitar on Sting’s album …Nothing Like the Sun (1987)
The band was spotted by Simon Dine in 1987 and quickly signed to Go! Discs . Using their signing advance, the band purchased a recording studio in Kilmarnock , naming it Shabby Road. Work began on their debut album, which was eventually released in 1990. Cake featured the band’s largest…
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In 1987, during the filming of Eat the Rich – in which Lemmy was taking a starring role alongside well-known comedy actors such as Robbie Coltrane , Kathy Burke , the regulars from the Comic Strip ensemble, and various other musician cameo appearances – Gill left the band and Taylor…
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