Legendary first wave punk n roll band from croydon. While the search for xerxes, released in 1991, was more of a homestudio project rather than a proper johnny moped album, the new album is the true followup to cycledelic, full of great songs, loads of energy and solid performances. It sounds like an album that they really enjoyed making and their enthusiasm is totally. Johnny moped had all three ingredients necessary for maximum rock n roll.
Although they never went on to any great critical acclaim, they shared the stage with many of the bands that were to change the face of the british music scene forever. They played two gigs in february 1977, one supporting eater and one backing the damned. Moped was a clumsy singer even by the standards of early british punk, given to. Oct 09, 2016 71 videos play all top tracks johnny moped johnny moped topic the vibrators baby baby original version duration. Oct 02, 20 press play on your download of basically, johnny moped and theres shane in 1977, all selfconscious sneer and spitspattered shirt up front at the roxy, pogoing in approximate time to the mopeds. Jul 24, 2009 best rock songs vietnam war music best rock music of all time 60s and 70s rock playlist duration. Now back together and have released two new albums on damaged goods records since 2015. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from johnny moped at the discogs marketplace. Stream tracks and playlists from dj moped on your desktop or mobile device.
By 1977 the group found themselves at the heart of the burgeoning punk scene in london and for a brief moment even looked like contenders. Croydon, london jan 7478 originally called genetic breakdown 7274 official pre79 releases. Johnny moped were custom made for the punk movement. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Best rock songs vietnam war music best rock music of all time 60s and 70s rock playlist duration. Jun 20, 20 but basically, johnny moped is no bittersweet wallow in what might have been although it does have a tinge of melancholy and personal tragedy. By 1977 the group found themselves at the heart of the burgeoning punk scene in london and for a brief. So its fitting that cycledelic, the lone fulllength album from johnny moped which in the grand tradition of alice cooper was the name of both the band and its lead. Listen to dj moped soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 15 tracks. So its fitting that cycledelic, the lone fulllength album from johnny moped which in the grand tradition of alice cooper was the name of both the band. Watch basically, johnny moped english subtitles online. Early in the music documentary basically, johnny moped, punk icon and pop ironist captain sensible recounts the first gig by his first band, something called genetic breakdown, at a festival in a park in their home south london borough of croydon. Ok, but there is a reason johnny moped is not punks most famous.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Formed in croydon in mid 1976, the band were present at uk punks birth. So its fitting that cycledelic, the lone fulllength album from johnny moped which in the grand tradition of alice cooper was the name of both the band and its lead singer, is certainly one of the more curious albums to emerge from the first wave of u. Incendiary device, no one, darling, lets have another baby, panic button, catatonic, biography. Get johnny moped setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other johnny moped fans for free on. Cycledelic does, in fact, reveal mr halfords somewhat progressive rock roots on tunes such as 3dtime as indeed does the interlude, post apocalyptic love song, on cool baby, the toads wonderful guitar solo on maniac and the lyric i used to be a hippy but ive always been a rebel on make trouble. Watch basically, johnny moped online vimeo on demand. Powered by ebay turbo lister the free listing tool.
You can find the list of johnny moped tour dates here. Formed by a group of school friends from croydon, johnny moped were the band fronted by, and named after the enigmatic paul halford aka johnny moped. Cycledelic plus the singles by johnny moped on spotify. Johnny moped became one of the pioneering punk bands that played live in the first few months of londons nowlegendary roxy club. The jewel case may have been replaced and is not damaged. A cover of eddie cochrans song, first track on the bside of their single darling, lets have another baby from 1978.
Incendiary device, no one, darling, lets have another baby, panic button, catatonic. Starring punk rock stalwarts chrissie hynde, captain sensible and shane macgowan, a trailer to a forthcoming documentary entitled basically, johnny moped has emerged, and if the final product proves half as entertaining as the 1. A real cool baby, closely followed by a reissue of their 1978 classic cycledelic. Cycledelic plus the singles, an album by johnny moped on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Formed in croydon in may 1974, the band were a protopunk band. Initially calling themselves johnny moped and the 5 arrogant superstars, by august they.
Starting a moped cassettelp self release released 76. Made with wit and affection by fred burn s, captain sensibles son, the doc is a winning sidelong glance at the punk explosion staked to johnnys eccentric charm and the bands unlikely rise. Johnny mopeds aforementioned debut lp, cycledelic, was eventually released in april 1978. Cycledelic does, in fact, reveal mr halfords somewhat progressive rock roots on tunes such as 3dtime as indeed does the interlude, post apocalyptic love song, on cool baby, the toads wonderful guitar solo on maniac and the lyric i used to be a. Johnny moped are an english punk rock group formed in south london in the mid1970s, who once had chrissie hynde later of the pretenders and. Johnny moped cycledelic 1978, gatefold sleeve, vinyl. Browse johnny moped tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Mar 04, 2014 formed in 1974 by a group of school friends from croydon, johnny moped were the band fronted by, and named after the enigmatic paul halford aka johnny moped. Johnny moped were a mid1970s english punk rock group from south london, who once had chrissie hynde and captain sensible within their ranks. The group were set up but the frontman, one paul halford, was nowhere to be found. Firefox developer edition, firefox beta firefox nightly. Johnny moped cycledelic first press 1978 uk lp from the legendary croydon band on the chiswick label featuring 12tracks if you can find the mystery track. Formed in 1970, it took a decade for the rest to catch up.
Reviving johnny moped with captain sensible and fred burns. Formed in 1974 by a group of school friends from croydon, johnny moped were the band fronted by, and named after the enigmatic paul halford aka johnny moped. Interview by bones, july 2012 johnny moped were one of the pioneering punk bands that played in the first few months of the burgeoning new music scene of the late 70s. The johnny moped bands profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. In jon savages definitive chronicle of british punk englands dreaming, he describes johnny moped as one of natures loons, and seemingly every chronicle of his short career in music refers to the mans fabled eccentricity. Johnny moped are an english punk rock group formed in south london in the mid1970s, who once had chrissie hynde later of the pretenders and captain sensible later of the damned as members. A funny and often moving account of one of uk musics great lost treasures.
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