Rumours

Rip It Up, Issue 65, 1 December 1982, Page 6

Rumours

UK & USA' Blondie have split, due to increasing solo commitments for Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, as well as poor album and concert ticket sales. Debbie has plans for another solo LP, while Stein has his new label, Animal Records ... more splits: Teardrop Explodes have called it a day. One more LP will be issued in the New Year. Julian Cope is working on a solo album and will also tour clubs. Japan will split for good when they finish touring commitments in Britain and the Far East. All are well involved in solo projects. Gillan have broken up because lan has been ordered to rest his throat for at least nine months ... Jerry Dammers fined for dope possession ... currently playing in Britain is Pistols, a dramatic reconstruction of the band's last days, with lookalikes playing the songs live ... Snowy White's replacement in Thin Lizzy is John Sykes, ex Tygers of Pan Tang. Tentative title of new Lizzy LP is Thunder and Lightning ... Michael Jackson working on the storybook album of the film E. T. He narrates and sings a song, Quincy Jones produces ... Stranglers have signed to CBS, first single is 'European Female' ... Haircut 100 deny split rumours ... the Animals' 'House of the Rising Sun' back in the UK charts. Eric Burdon currently starring in a film about a rock star, entitled Comback ... Crass anti-Falklands war song 'How Does It Feel (To Be The Mother Of 1000 Dead)?' officially cleared of. obscenity charge brought by a Conservative *' * »h supported the Who at their farewell gig at New York's Shea Stadium. The Who encores included Twist and Shout' and 1 Saw Her Standing There'. "John's pissed off about not touring," said Townshend, "and Kenny's not happy about it either but me and Roger have definitely had enough." ... the Jam forced to add a fifth farewell show at London's Wembley Arena, due to public demand ... new Human League single is 'Mirror Man'/"You Remind Me Of Gold', both titles by Phil Oakey, the A-side cowritten with Jo Callis. New LP due early in the New Year ... Classix

Nouveaux guitarist has been officially declared insane. He said he was nuts, to avoid military service in his native Finland. The authorities agreed, and Sumen is back in London with the band ... LP title of the year? Rip It Up, the newie for Orange Juice ... Cozy Powell now with Whitesnake ... Cure's Robert Smith again steps into the breach for the Banshees on tour, after collapse of guitarist John McGeoch. Nervous exhaustion was the diagnosis and Smith replayed his 1979 role, when the Cure supported Sioux, and he played both spots ... Musical Youth having difficulty touring, firstly through education demands, then protests from young fans who couldn't get to gigs at scheduled times ... Yoko Ono now signed to Polygram, which will rplpasp her new LP. She says the people in the company project 'a very nice vibe' ... last Jam single is a twin pack, main title being an original composition, . Beat Surrender'. There are four other tracks, •moi-her original; called 'Shopping' and covers of Curtis Mayfield's 'We're A Winner', Edwin Starr's 'War' and the ChiLites' 'Stoned Out Of My Mind' ... the kids from the TV series Fame are touring Britain as a live act ... Dire Straits deny split rumours, Mark Knopfler says he just wants to work less and spend more time at home. Forthcoming releases: Toyah Warrior Rock (live double set), Curtis Mayfield Honesty, Millie Jackson Hard Times, Methods of Dance (Virgin LP featuring unreleased material by Rip Rig, DAF, Simple Minds, Culture

Club, BEF and others), Lene Lovich No Man's Land, Lionel Richie (solo debut), Roy Harper Work Of Heart, Marvin Gaye Midnight Lady, Phil Lynott The Phillip Lynott Album, Wah! The Maverick Years, Killing Joke Ha (live), Musical Youth Youth Of Today, Dionne Warwick Heartbreaker, Bauhaus Press The Eject And Give Me The Tape (live LP, previously a freebie), J. Geils Band Showtime (their third live set), Samson Life on the Run, Foreigner Records (compilation). Wellington . Local record shop owner Jim Moss is about to blitz the country with vinyl from local bands out on Moss's own label, Jayrem. Expect self titled debut EPs from Precious and Unrestful Movements. Also second EP from Shadcvvfax, Life Underground, a four track EP from Body Electric featuring a dub mix of 'Pulsing' and a 7" single from Blue Movies, 'Here Comes the Sun'. Blue Movies are 2ZM's December group of the month. 1 Moss is genuinely interested in listening to local bands and won't charge anything over actual costs. "Musicians should write and play music, not waste time and talent running around trying to promote and sell. their records ... that's where people like myself can help out," says Moss. Interested? Send demo tapes and details to Jayrem Records, Box 3054, Wellington. Spines also have EP on the way but. have lost drummer Tim Robinson to the Neighbours. Beat Rhythm Fashion have

split. Nino Birch says'he's saving to go back", to] England. Recent indie releases include the First Fifteen : Relate Mate. On , World Ashtray records, tracks are 'Fascist Tango', 'Ashtray', 'Staff Car'' and 'Boots'. It's in major stores or by mail from PO Box 11-454, Wellington ... available from Chelsea outlets is the 3 track EP. DR.55 by Mole Marine* Lineup is Bob (bass, vocals), Z (guitar, vocals) and Russell (drum machine). Peter White Auckland Dance Exponents will record an LP at Mandrill |in January. Possible producer is Neil' Finn ... Legionnaires have recorded a 3-track 12" single. A track by Harry, ('You 1 Bring Out the Worst in Me'), one by Dave ('Gotta Work') and one by Graham Brazier ('Don't You Feel Like'). Release Jan 24 ... the Chunns and Clarke have stopped masquerading as Sinclair Bros. They are once again known as Citizen Band along with new drummer Andrew Shoushkoff ... Neighbours 1 with new drummer Tim Robinson (ex Spines), are recording a six track mini album at Harlequin, lan Morris producing.. Neighbours will work with Gaylene Preston on a 15 minute - film ... Narcs are recording a 12" single IMo Turning Back'. CBS Australia is interested and| may provide a producer ... Bongos and Prime Movers have split. Individual plans unknown. Closet Artists Gallery | will Ibe demolished to make way for a carpark. Ray Castle who organised the Popshot’shows of 1980, 1981 ! (and'fab posters) and 1 this year's Indie record exhibition is pissed off and leaving town ... after, paying slsoo' in advance rent Auckland Musicians Association have found their venue site too expensive to upgrade and are looking for premises once again. If you can help, phone 1 769-482. New in Blond Comedy is Bill Macßae (keyboards, guitar) once a Missing Tremble member ... playing a few one-off gigs are the Flying I Doctors Liam Ryan} John Dodd and Mike Farrell. Catch'them] Dec 17, 18 at Globe. They’re all still in Midge Marsdens band. Miltown Stowaways EP will be released in January ... Henchmen are recording an LP, Celebration of Sin for March Release . . . Kiwi Animal; (JC & BH) .will! publish a book The Fun Wheel, early in r HnnBBiMI

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Dunedin The Nerve have split following the departure of lead vocalist Ross McKenzie to Christchurch's Lipstick Collar. The Clean headed a successful one night bash at the Cook recently, supported by the Stones and Hank Van Der Vis's new band, the Dokters. Shayne Carter and Miles (ex Heavenly Body) White are forming a band with two members from D-Faction. Meanwhile the Bored Games EP cover problems should be solved before Christmas and that and the new Chills' single are real presents. Sneaky Feelings are back from Varsity studies with a single in the offing. The Verlaines' single "Death and the Maiden', complete with oboe, is due soon. Chills' Martin Bull has just been married. Original Foreign Agent bassist, Tony Lumsden has returned from Aussie to re-join the band ... Netherworld Dancing Toys embark on an extensive South Island tour this month and they

are about to record a single. George Kay ~•- . . • . Christchurch m2Wastrels play a wedding at the Hillsborough early New Year and plan to play Nelson, Motueka. Harlequin and Propeller have both expressed interest in signing them. Onset! Offset the indie | record : label that bought out 20 Solid Krypton Hits, is planning their next album with a different format. Probably the same style line up with musicians being drawn from pool of un-named/incognito and more public figures, notably Urbs. They Were Expendable are Dave Toland (drums, ex Playthings), Nick Strong (bass, ex : Mainly Spaniards) and Jay Clarkson (vocals, guitar/ex Playthings). Donna Sheen is performing a few songs and will gradually be incorporated into the band. They intend playing Nelson area Xmas/New Year and play with

Naked Spots Dance in Wellington, mid Jan. Then on to Auckland. A single will be recorded there - 'Posture'/'Little Hitlers'. Pedestrians plan to record a mini album, locally. They hope to interest a record company and get to Auckland early New Year. A rehearsal room is urgently needed. Phone Lloyd on 621-19. Lipstick Collar start on an extensive six week South Island tour on Dec 26. Ikista with new guitarist Mark Kahi reside Wed to Sat at Shirley Lodge. Martin Morris has joined Myke Forse and the Gods who reside at Doodles ... Netherworld Dancing Toys (Dunedin's Midnight Runners) will headline at the Hillsborough in Jan ... Z.B. II are Paul Bezzant and some ex Zero Bars and will gig from Xmas ... Fondue Trout will continue to play PJ's Friday and Saturday. The band is: lan Hannham (guitar), Paul Girl (rhythm guitar), Paul Bridges (bass, vocals), Grant Hannham (drums) ... 'Ming the Merciless' (John Bridges), Pedestrian’s soundman, is currently on remand in Addington for attempting to blow up the central police station ... John Walker is leaving us for Australia's greener grass later this month as is Peter Waller. GG