PRIVATES, THE
Last updated: 06-02-2024
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Basic Information
- Ipswich, Suffolk, Uk
- 70s Punk
1970s - C1980
Lead Vocals: Wendy Richardson
Guitar: Eddie McCann
Sax: ?? Bonzo ??
Bass or Gtr?: Bob Lucas
Drums: Bart Barton
Need to know:
How the band all met? (was this their first band)
When the band came together? (month/year)
What/Who inspired them to start the band?
Who helped and encouraged the band?
Where did the group first rehearse?
First gig?
Any recordings?
Did the band return to Ips (name of band, line-up)
Bobs brother Roy was the bands roadie and driver. In early 1980 the band move down to London and continued. Roy Lucas adds, “We lived in various flats. Bart lived in Balham, Bob and I lived in North London, Willesden and Golders Green. Wendy stayed with Bart at one point, Eddie was in a second bedroom there. We formed Europe After The Rain. It was Bart’s idea. I played Bass. Eddie was on guitar. Bart was singing by now and we had a guy called Micky Finn on Drums, not that Micky Finn. We played the Rock Garden in Covent Garden on April 1st 1980 supporting Haircut 100. They borrowed my bass amp and we got paid £7. They went on to become famous and had hits in the charts soon after that. We just got drunk and partied, that was our thing" RL06/02/2024
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