Over the years the NME and (the now defunct) Melody Maker championed many bands who then promptly disappeared off the face of the earth! Does anyone know what happened to any of the following: Chicks (female Irish teenage punk trio), New Electrics (indie band, had a couple of singles, Beautiful Mind and Get It Together) and Pop Tarts (late 80's)?
2006-10-18 23:46:53 · 10 answers · asked by Madfan 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
New Electrics
Signed to label: Animal Noise
From: Birmingham, West Midlands
The New Electrics describe themselves as "Psyche-pop, the polar opposite of the brain dead chart zombies grinning pure plastic over old Bee Gees B-sides." They are Nick Ingram (vocals/guitar), Ben Marsden (guitar/vocals), Mark Lees (bass) and Pete Dabbs (drums) who met at Birmingham Uni. New Electrics released their first single 'Beautiful Mind' in 1999 on tiny label Interior before being signed to Fruition records who gave this single a proper release. It was given single of the week by Mark and Lard on Radio 1 and earned the guys interviews/reviews in music magazines including NME and Melody Maker (RIP). They then released 'Get Together' which also had air play on Radio 1. Melody Maker even described them as 'Quite possibly the best new band in the country.' New Electrics dissapeared for about a year and a half but are now putting the finishing touches to their debut album which should hopefully be out early next year. A great band to see live with singer, Nick, having a phenominal stage presence. When asked about the New Electrics, Nick replied "We wanna entertain people and there's nothing better than making someone smile". I think this sums them up perfectly.
POP TARTS
Performed 'Live' at Ronnie Scotts.
With over 6 years experience together & more than 800 events behind them, The Pop Tarts - Disco Divas, perform their highly acclaimed ,stylish shows at prestigious parties, weddings & balls for private or Corporate clients.
They perform the very best 70's,80's & 90's dance/party music - totally live - and can offer themed 70's and 80's nights.
Available with professional PA, lighting and D.J. for a TOTAL entertainment package. - SAD!!!!!!!
2006-10-18 23:58:18 · answer #1 · answered by bagmouss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chicks were all tragically killed by a flock of seagulls in 1987 during a video shoot. The New Electrics disbanded after the lead singer was electrocuted by a microphone which damaged his vocal chords. Their guitarist, also a victim, lost 8 of his fingers in the accident. The Pop Tarts were arrested by the North Korean army on charges of drug smuggling and animal trafficking. They were sentenced to 300yrs in Pying Wong prison camp where they remain to this day. They are still together as a band and plan to start their prisoncamp tour next March. It is believed that their manager was mauled to death by a giant Panda during the arrest. For more info email me at totalbs@yahoo.com
2006-10-19 07:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by bavwill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MTV and other music channels, it is easier and cheaper to watch TV, than go out and buy a magazine.
2006-10-19 06:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by idhard2find&looking 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi MadFan
i live in Ireland (Belfast) truth i have never heard of them and i am 42,,,,,, May be i am to old am i
2006-10-19 06:51:44 · answer #4 · answered by chass_lee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
aint gotta clue but its worth 2 more points
2006-10-19 06:49:42 · answer #5 · answered by mistress_cat_in_boots 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of any of them sorry.
2006-10-19 07:10:14 · answer #6 · answered by dochsa.co.uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of any of those.
2006-10-19 06:55:42 · answer #7 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you just make these up?
2006-10-19 06:54:25 · answer #8 · answered by tmctagga 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think they went somewhere or something
2006-10-19 06:53:28 · answer #9 · answered by gary y 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
huh??????
2006-10-19 06:50:46 · answer #10 · answered by Condie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋