[Albion] Hark ! - The Piranhas are on the bandstand on Monday !

[Steve in Japan]

Buccaneer in Brighton, Surely?

I saw them oodles of times at the Alhambra, often with Blues Jim supporting

Whatever happened to The Dandies?

No, in Eastbourne - pub near Devonshire Theatre. Sounds unlikely I know. Can only assume it was early days for them

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

The Pirahnas were one of the first bands I started "collecting". I remember having a number of their 7" plus the Vaultage albums. They then released Space Invaders on Virgin then a short while later Tom Hark on Sire. I think they re-recorded and re-released I Don't Want My Body next. Recall an Attrix Shop in North Laine as well

 

[scooter1]

The Pirahnas were one of the first bands I started "collecting". I remember having a number of their 7" plus the Vaultage albums. They then released Space Invaders on Virgin then a short while later Tom Hark on Sire. I think they re-recorded and re-released I Don't Want My Body next. Recall an Attrix Shop in North Laine as well

Space Invaders was the only Virgin release. I Don't a Want My Body was originally on Vaultage 78(I think) and the re-recorded for the album. After the success of Tom Hark the whole album was the re-recorded for Sire(originally it was going to be released on Attrix). Pete Waterman was involved in this production of the Sire album, and his involvement became their undoing

 

[Bob!]

Great days!!!!! Time to organise a reunion of the old bands. Anyone know the whereabouts of Marcus Thirtle (Marcus Vandell)?

Nicky & The Dots
The Chefs (Skat, for a while as well I believe)

 

[Seagulls over Essex]

Shame they didn't manage to book Pookiesnackenburger too

 

[Seagulls over Essex]

And here's a slightly odd piece of music trivia: guitarist Johnny Helmer went on to write the lyrics for Marillion after Fish departed. He was just a lyricist as well, not a band member

Think John Helmer was with Pookiesncakenburger not Piranhas

 

[Garage_Doors]

Think John Helmer was with Pookiesncakenburger not Piranhas

Was with both.

Was with Piranhas before Pookiesncakenburger.
TBH i had forgotten he was with Pookiesncakenburger as well !

 

[BN9 BHA]

Buccaneer in Brighton, Surely?

I saw them oodles of times at the Alhambra, often with Blues Jim supporting

Whatever happened to The Dandies?

I saw them a few times at The Buccaneer Brighton when I was 14, always a good laugh.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

http://www.theguardian.com/music/20...hat-happens-when-your-cult-pop-band-gets-huge

Bit about The Piranhas

 

[BN9 BHA]

Anyone know who the current members of the Piranhas are?

 

[smudge]

Used to go down the Bucaneer on a Sunday night to see them & have a pogo, along with another poster on here, as were in the same class at school as the original drummer, Dick "Slexia".
It was always a great night & lots of bands around back then. The Lil-Lets, Nick & The Dots, The Molestors, Peter & The Test Tube Babies, The Ajax All-stars (reggae band), to name a few. Then a little later The Lambrettas, who are also still going strong despite the sad passing of Jez the lead singer years ago.

Lewes Town Hall & the Landport Community Center in Lewes also used to have good nights with the Brighton bands at that time. Landport nights were a bit lively!

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Anyone remember The Dodgems?

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I was sharing a flat with Tracey of the Molesters when she married the guitarist (whose name escapes me). I was very fond of Wrist action at the time (if you'll pardon the expression)

 

[Garage_Doors]

Yep
Lord Lucan Is Missing !

 

[Garage_Doors]

Anyone know who the current members of the Piranhas are?

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=piranhas four

 

[Honky Tonx]

Dick Damage, Woody and the splinters, Daddy Yum Yum, The Depressions, The Golinski Brothers.

http://www.golinskibrothers.com/songsnstuff_files/stacks_image_18_1.mp3

 

[el punal]

Buccaneer in Brighton, Surely?

I saw them oodles of times at the Alhambra, often with Blues Jim supporting

Whatever happened to The Dandies?

Bloody hell! They bring back memories (the Alhambra and the Buccaneer I mean) - I feel so old! Does anyone remember the Merrydown Wine Bar in New Road, just about opposite from the Theatre Royal? You could drink the Merrydown Sweet and Dry mixed and get nicely tanked up. Happy days or not!

 

[BN9 BHA]

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=piranhas four

Thanks but as I'm not a Facebook user that didn't answer my question, spent about 10 minutes looking for the line up, but I must be looking in the wrong place.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Aaah, The Alhambra days.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

The Pirahnas were one of the first bands I started "collecting". I remember having a number of their 7" plus the Vaultage albums. They then released Space Invaders on Virgin then a short while later Tom Hark on Sire. I think they re-recorded and re-released I Don't Want My Body next. Recall an Attrix Shop in North Laine as well

Attrix Records was at the end of Sydney Street furthest away from Trafalgar Street. Spent many a happy day hanging around in there.

If you're not already aware of the most excellent Punk Brighton site, can highly recommend taking a look:

http://www.punkbrighton.co.uk/