The Uncharted 80’s

The Passions were a British-Irish post-punk/new wave band which formed in 1978 and disbanded in 1983. The Passions' music had Barbara Gogan's voice and Clive Timperley's guitar work. Their major chart hit,"I'm in Love with a German Film Star",was released as the band's fourth single on 23 January 1981The lyrics were written by Gogan about Steve Connelly, a one-time roadie for The Clash and Sex Pistols who had minor roles in several German films.

Todays Episode is an Interview with David Agar (Wardill) who played Bass in the band from 1980 - 1983 and tells us the real story behind the single, how the band got its name, how he was a part of Spandau Ballet (Not that one !) but his story about their name is a revelation. He also tells the story of the albums he made with them and how having a hit single impacted the band positively and negatively. Its ultimatley another story where the record company didnt have enough faith in the ban despite them selling 250,000 copies of their single in 3 days !. The Band worked with Producers Pete Wilson (The Jam), Nigel Gray (The Police) and Mick Glossop (The Skids). There are also stories of the 101'ers (Joe Strummers band before the Clash) and many others. I hope you enjoy the episode because you may not have heard of the band but I'm sure you will have heard their single but hopefully this episode shows they were much more than just a a "one hit wonder" as always happy to have your feedback.

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Derek D'Souza features in this episode and although some of you may know him his story is one of dreams. He was a fan of the Jam and they then picked him to take photographs of them and then used them for their single. Its an unbelievable story and you wonder if it would happen today? He has photographed many of the bands we have featuresd on the podcast including Nine Below Zero, The Vapors, Faith Brothers, The Truth and many more. He has recently been photographing bands such as the Molotovs, the Strypes and the Rifles. All of this is covered on the podcast episode and he's worth a listen. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did chatting to him.

His website below gives you the opportunity to review his work.

https://www.derekdsouzaphotography.com/

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The Men They Couldn't Hang came together in 1984 to perform at the alternative music festival in Camden Town alongside The Pogues and the Boothill Foot Tappers. Paul Simmonds, Philip 'Swill' Odgers and his brother Jon, veterans of the Southampton-based pop-punk band Catch 22, met Pogues roadie Stefan Cush whilst busking in Shepherds Bush in London.

Their recordings have been acclaimed in print, on radio and online; from their definitive version of the anti war classic Green Fields of France to the anti fascist anthem Ghosts of Cable Street and the epic historical ballads, Ironmasters and The Colours. They are currently in the middle of their 40th anniversary tour and a Vol 1 & 2 Best of record is currently on release. Please see their faceBook Page - https://www.facebook.com/tmtchofficial

This episode features a short bio of the band and then an interview with Swill Odgers and Paul Simmonds (This starts at around 25.24 mins in) it was a pleasure to speak to them who were candid about the band and of course the tragic untimely death of Stefan Cush. They cover the songs, the background and right up to the 40th Anniversary dates and everything in between !. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it and of course always happy for feedback.

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The Truth were formed by Dennis Greaves, formerly of Nine Below Zero, and Mick Lister in early 1982.

Lead vocalist/guitarist Dennis Greaves previously with Nine Below Zero, When NBZ split in ’82, The Truth was formed. Dennis bought in ex-Stowaways Mick Lister to bring a '60s Soul sound built around the Hammond Organ, 2 guitars and a rhythm section of bass and drums. With Dennis and Mick sharing the guitar and vocals the rest of the band consisted of fellow ex-Nine Below Zero bassist Brian Bethel, Gary Wallis on drums and Chris Skornia on Hammond Organ.

The Band were aligned to the Mod revival around that time and the Jam had split in 1982 so picked up on that fanbase too. Although they went through several line-up changes, Greaves and Lister remained members throughout the group's run.

This episode covers the whole story right from Mick's audition through to Top Of The Pops, America (And Miami Vice) to a split and subsequent reunion and new material.It also covers Mick's songwriting and experience post the group which is not to be missed also This is definitely Mick's story and the interview starts at 25.53mins for those that want to go straight to it although the short band bio beforehand gives their history and music along the way.

If you want to give feedback we are always happy to hear it so contacts us on Podcast@uncharted80s.com

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The latest Episode features The Vapors who are an English new wave pop band from Guildford in Surrey who initially formed in 1978 and made a splash on the music scene in the early 80’s

“Uncharted” can mean two things; uncharted as in low record sales and uncharted as in not explored. They had one massive hit with "Turning Japanese” so they are definitely not uncharted in record sales BUT they have so many great songs that people may not know.

You may have heard the song Turning Japanese but probably may not know about the band or their other song and this podcast aims to put a spotlight on those other great tunes.

the Episode features an in depth interview with both Dave Fenton (Singer and Songwriter and guitarist) and Steve Smith (Bass) of the band who outline their story, the ups and the downs, their split and their subsequent an joyous reunion alongside making new music.

Download and Enjoy as much as we did making this for you.

Martin & Noel

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The latest episode of the Uncharted 80's podcast features The Chords and an Interview with Chris Pope the main songwriter and guitarist in the band. The Chords exploded onto the music scene in the late 70's/Early 80's and were quickly aligned to the revival-led Mod Scene. They were quickly adopted by those fans and were support for the Jam very quickly after their first few gigs. In this episode Chris Pope, the lead songwriter and guitarist and vocalist tells the story of the band back then right through to his current format Chris Pope and The Chords UK. Its a story where the band shone brightly for a short time and then faded away and then were bought back to life by Chris. A Fascinating story and one to download and enjoy.

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This episode of the Uncharted 80's Podcast features the band Fischer Z. Created in 1977 by John Watts and SteveSkolnik they are a band that have navigated the decades across the world selling over 2 million records and over 22 albums. The podcast episode covers it all from those early days right through to their latest album Triptych. Its an episode that shows their longevity and the background behind the band as told by their co creator, John Watts.

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This Episode features TV21. A fond look back at their story and their music by Noel & Myself Martin along with an Interview with Norman Rodger from the band who tells it all. its a story with Ups and Downs and not one to be missed. If you haven't heard of the band then this Episode will give you everything you need about discovering them. Its a terrific episode for the 10th Episode in this podcast season 1.

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You may not know the name but you will have heard of who Roger Bechirian has worked with. He's an engineer and record producer. Roger was a key player in the new wave scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s, best known for his work with Nick Lowe, Paul Carrack, Elvis Costello, The Undertones, Dave Edmunds, The Monkees, the Flamin' Groovies, and Squeeze. He was also a member of the new wave group Blanket of Secrecy, which issued one album in 1982.

He is a multi-platinum-awarded recording and mixing engineer, and producer. In a career that already spans 4 decades he is credited with over 200 hit singles and albums.

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Episode 8 of the Uncharted 80’s podcast features Mick Brophy of the Cheaters. Mick’s story covers the band Trash right through to The Cheaters an 80’s Rhythm & Blues band that were touted as the hardest working live band of the year by Radio 1. Mick’s story covers brushes with the sex pistols, sad café and he was instrumental in supporting the early demos of the Stone Roses. You may not know or heard of him but his story is compelling and fascinating and covers the live scene in the 80’s as well as the music industry and how a band managed to be a radio success and create a live following.

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Episode 7 of the Uncharted 80's podcast features the Darling Buds and it's a great story as told by both Andrea Lewis (Vocals) and Matt Gray (Guitar) from the Darling Buds. The episode features their story and their music.

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Welcome to "The Uncharted 80's," the podcast that takes you on a journey back in time to explore the hidden gems of the 1980s music scene. Join us as we dive deep into the world of obscure '80s bands that often flew under the radar but left a lasting impact on the music landscape. Get ready to uncover forgotten melodies, untold stories, and musical treasures that deserve a spotlight. Whether you're an '80s music aficionado or just curious about the uncharted territories of this iconic decade, you're in for a sonic adventure like no other. So, let's rewind the cassette tapes and embark on a nostalgic voyage through the Uncharted 80's!

In this first Episode we explore 2 bands, Screen 3 and the Faith Brothers - Enjoy the Listen and check out the show notes for the links to the music

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Links to songs used in this podcast as follows:

Spotify – Screen 3

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6sAAfVs5zE1nOrmceFV6Vq?si=M6Kbc_1fSQaCl7pFs5wOOw

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtqpwxemvJLq-DFKfFUqkQQ

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FScreen3Norwich%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1j6yqrb8bik_y2ViUjOJ-z9gY49jZv0_tSWRKUg7XTNhH-Xq8d8xCjUAk&h=AT21JeqZbEYcaqOvv2kM7xTqaD8CY1PNFycitIGc-7DOvYSNGnCbU-kEJT2DbLdZOkHoC8SuVHXgkgwncDeD9DrBAiiRcy-AKsqUnefN_YfxnRu15Iz2f1ffAInk5T-fEsrke6u7zD3pfS6ZHq5_Jep4fg&__tn__=%2Cd

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Screen3Norwich

Spotify – The Faith Brothers

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VsRYZ4BPwZkEt0QTMW8lH?si=ClBoQlizTxiYKlNQkqZJBw

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsQTTagxTytC-U7KANtd1ZQ

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebrothersfaith

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In This Episode of the Uncharted 80's podcast we talk to John Campbell from Its Immaterial. John talks about the formation of the band right back from Albert Dock through to Yachts to the transition into Its Immaterial. John talks about their early years, their recording of the single Driving Away From Home right through to the Dec 2023 live show and their 3rd Album House for Sale. If you haven’t heard of them before but you love a story about a band and their music then this episode is for you.

Their First Album Available here:- https://its-immaterial.co.uk/product/lifes-hard-and-then-you-die-red-vinyl-reissue/

House For Sale - Available Here:- https://its-immaterial.co.uk/product/house-for-sale-black-vinyl-lp/

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This episode is a real treat about a band that has been overlooked but with great songs and this episode has the whole story. It includes songs, an Interview with Dave Sparrow who played Bass in The Photos. He tells the whole story of the bands creation through to their untimely split and what happened in between. Its a rollercoaster of an episode and I Hope you enjoy it as much as we have making this one.

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In this episode of The Uncharted 80's Podcast we speak to Lee Hirons one of the founding members of the Faith Brothers. It's a fascinating story about the beginning of the band along with their journey. It covers everything a fan would want to know as well as those just interested in Music and how bands are created and develop.

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A biography of the band and a in depth interview with Steve Hovington the lead vocalist and bass player. hear about their early years, their music, clips of their songs right up to their latest. Its a cracker of an episode.

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Episode 2 of the Uncharted 80's Podcast. A Screen 3 special with interviews with Neil Dyer the Leader Singer and Principal songwriter and Guitarist alongside Peter Jay the Trumpet Player and brass arranger for the band. This follows on from the bio of Screen 3 in Episode 1.

The Episode starts with Neil Dyer and ends with Peter Jay chatting to Noel & Martin about the band, their memories and some great untold stories about their first single, the John Peel sessions and the Wham party !

Whilst Neil has continued make music under the name of Planet Neil and Peter is now a teacher this podcast celebrates the stories, the legacy and the music of Screen 3.

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