The Decorators (original) (raw)
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English post-punk band
| The Decorators | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Acton, London, England |
| Genres | Post-punk |
| Years active | 1980–1984 |
| Labels | New Hormones, Red, Red Flame |
| Past members | Michael BevanJohnny GilaniSteve SandorJoe SaxAllan BoroughsPete Saunders |
The Decorators were an English post-punk band from Acton, London, England, formed in 1980. They released two albums before splitting up in 1984.
The initial line-up of the band was Michael Bevan (vocals, guitar), Johnny Gilani (guitar), Steve Sandor (bass), Joe Sax (saxophone), and Allan Boroughs (drums).[1] They moved to a communal residence in London and released a couple of singles before attracting interest from Island Records, a deal falling through when Island's Andrew Lauder moved on to Demon Records.[1] The band instead signed to Red Flame Records, and expanded to a six-piece with the addition of keyboard player Pete Saunders, fresh from Dexys Midnight Runners.[1] After the "Strange One" single in June 1982, they released their debut album, Tablets, the following month, released by Virgin Records in France. This was followed in late 1983 with a second set, Rebel Songs.[1] The band split up in 1984.
- Tablets (1982), Red Flame
- Rebel Songs (1983), Red Flame (UK Indie No. 15)[2]
- "Twilight View" (1980), New Hormones (UK Indie No. 46)[2]
- "Pendulum and Swinge" (1981), Red
- "Strange One" (1982), Red Flame
- "Teenage Head" (12") (1984), Virgin France
- ^ a b c d Strong, Martin C. (2003) The Great Indie Discography, Canongate, ISBN 1-84195-335-0, p. 296
- ^ a b Lazell, Barry (1997) Indie Hits 1980-1989, Cherry Red Books, ISBN 0-9517206-9-4, p. 62