REPOST Request: Not all the covers shown but you get the idea for these great bands. Per Discogs: Scottish band active between 1976-1979 (though they split in December 1978), and sporadically since 2001 to the present. See also The Revillos, a follow-up band, established in 1979 by Eugene Reynolds and Fay Fife.
The Rezillos was formed in Edinburgh, in March 1976 by Alan Forbes (later Eugene Reynolds) with him taking responsibility for drums and vocals, Dave Smythe (later Dr. D.K. Smythe) playing the bass, Jo Callis (later Luke Warm) on lead guitar and vocals, and Mark Harris (later 'Hi-Fi' Harris) on rhythm guitar and vocals. They rehearsed for months before adopting their image and aliases as well as several other members, so that by August 1976 they were an eight-piece with the line-up now including Fay Fife (Sheilagh Hynde) and Gail Warning (Gail Jamieson) on backing vocals, Angel Paterson (Alistair Patterson) on drums, and William Mysterious (Alastair Donaldson) on saxophone. After several more months of rehearsals, they eventually performed their first gig on Friday, 5th November 1976 at Teviot Row Student Union, in Edinburgh.
Reformed in the early 2000's The Rezillos have had several releases since and now tour regularly with the current line up of originals, Eugene Reynolds, Fay Fife and Angel Paterson with Chris Agnew on bass and Jim Brady on guitar.
1 comment:
Anonymous said...
Thanks for the Rezillos. I was in London through 1977. At that time when you went to a gig, there were up to 4 bands before the main act. Most people stayed in the bar till the main act. MOre fools them. Went to the Marquee to see the Rumor perform solo w/out Grahame Parker. Rezillos were on first. Loved their sense of humor and lack of self-importance. Next up was some nerdy guy no-one had heard of sitting on a stool and playing solo on a semi-acoustic. Played an interesting song called 'Alison' I'll have to watch out for this guy, I thought! Saw the Rezillos at least 5 more times, always bottom of the bill. They were bottom of the bill for the Ramones New Years gig at the Rainbow. And yes, most were in the bar, including Johnny Lydon and Mr McManus. Annoys the hell out of me when young music journalists write with 'Authority' about these times and never mention bands like the Rezillos, because they weren't there and they don't really get it.
Great days!
November 15, 2018 at 10:54 PM
Anonymous said...
Please re/post. Link is dead.
Thank you...
AUGUST 11, 2018 AT 12:12 PM
August 16, 2018 at 9:20 AM Delete
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Thank you!
August 16, 2018 at 10:58 AM Delete
Blogger Lewdd said...
Love the Rezillos. I just bought that mini box set that Cherry Red put out a few months ago. Drastic Plastic just remastered the two vinyl LPs on 180gm. They usually do really good work. I bet they sound great.
August 16, 2018 at 8:16 PM Delete
Blogger W. said...
"Can't Stand The Rezillos" was one of my very early loves. Now I'm looking forward to hearing the session versions. Mnay thanks.
August 20, 2018 at 12:33 PM Delete
Blogger W. said...
I was expecting The Complete Radio Sessions but sadly this isn't it.
August 21, 2018 at 2:15 AM Delete
Blogger Longy said...
I can't stand the Rezillos!
Oh yes I can! Been on a bit of a rezilloly/rezilloly trip myself lately. Great band - one of the best.
August 10, 2009 at 11:30 AM Delete
Blogger MARK UNDERGROUND said...
They're fun!
Not enough of bands are anymore.
Cheers Longy ;)
Viacomclosedmedown on youtube said...
Love these guys! Thank you Sir!!
December 1, 2012 at 12:29 PM
August 27, 2018 at 1:31 PM
Davideomusic73 said...
thank you very much for all these re-ups including awesome vinyls.Have a nice week, dear friend
August 28, 2018 at 12:23 PM
zigzagwanderer said...
I have the Complete Radio Sessions , also Mission Accomplished & Zero . All at 320 tagged with artwork embedded . I can post links here or send to you via email ?
August 28, 2018 at 3:24 PM
Viacomclosedmedown on youtube said...
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August 28, 2018 at 8:43 PM
W. said...
Excellent, I'm very pleased to hear these early singles and session versions.
August 29, 2018 at 3:32 AM
jimi2770 said...
please, update the links. thank you.
November 6, 2024 at 11:49 AM
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