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 favourites 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.
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