 Bad Manners
Bad Manners were one of the many bands to take their inspiration
from The Specials and the Ska Revival movement in England in the late
70s.
They quickly became the novelty favorites of the fad, through
their bald, enormous bodied front man, Buster Bloodvessel, (real name
- Douglas Trendle) and his silly onstage antics.
They earned early exposure through 2-Tone Records package tours and
an appearance in the documentary Dance Craze.
In the early 80s they managed several UK hits including Ne-Ne
Na-Na Na-Na Nu-Nu, Lip Up Fatty, Special Brew,
My Girl Lollipop and Can Can. By the mid 80s, the ska
craze was over and the band retired temporarily only to return in 1989
with Return Of The Ugly, remaining a solid live attraction
despite a lack of subsequent hits.
| The
Band |
Buster Bloodvessel
Vocals
Louis Cook
Guitar
Davis Farren
Bass
|
Martin Stewart
Keyboards
Brian Tuitti
Drums
Gus Herman
Trumpet
|
Chris Kane
Tenor sax
Andy Marson
Alto sax |
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