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One of Canada's [[Rockabilly]] bands, '''The Nervous Fellas''' began in [[Vancouver, British Columbia]], around the winter of 1986.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nervous.co.uk/nervousfellas.html|title = Search Nervous Records}}</ref> The band took its name from the lyrics of a [[Smiley Lewis]] song titled "Real Gone Lover". Their set list comprised obscure covers from the 1950s and their own original songs.
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The original lineup with Butch Murphy on vocals, Ronnie Hayward on bass, Chris Colt on [[guitar]] and Al Black on [[Drum kit|drums]] played mostly in Vancouver and were known for their stage show and fast-paced rockabilly. That lineup changed and by 1988 the band was Butch Murphy on vocals, Mark (Weldon) Twang on guitar, Ronnie Hayward on bass and John (Hansen) Decan on drums.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nervous Fellas (the)|url=http://www.the-rockabilly-chronicle.com/nervous-fellas/|date=May 31, 2019|website=The Rockabilly Chronicle|language=en-US|access-date=May 11, 2020}}</ref> That lineup started to take off when they signed a management deal with one of the top West Coast music agencies 'S.L. Feldman & Associates' and started to tour Canadian nightclubs and universities.
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One of [[Canada]]'s [[Rockabilly]] bands, '''The Nervous Fellas''' began in [[Vancouver, British Columbia]] around the winter of 1986. The band took its name from the lyrics of a [[Smiley Lewis]] song titled "Real Gone Lover". Their set list comprised obscure covers from the 1950s and their own original songs.

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The original lineup with Butch Murphy on vocals, Ronnie Hayward on bass, Chris Colt on [[guitar]] and Al Black on [[Drum kit|drums]] played mostly in Vancouver and were known for their stage show and fast-paced rockabilly. That lineup changed and by 1988 the band was Butch Murphy on vocals, Mark (Weldon) Twang on guitar, Ronnie Hayward on bass and John (Hansen)Decan on drums.<ref>http://www.nervous.co.uk/nervousfellas.html</ref> That lineup started to take off when they signed a management deal with one of the top West Coast music agencies 'S.L. Feldman & Associates' and started to tour Canadian nightclubs and universities.
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Ronnie Hayward was later replaced by Pete Turland in the summer of 1989.
Ronnie Hayward was later replaced by Pete Turland in the summer of 1989. Pete Turland had been in The Baskervilles along with Darrel Higham when he lived in London, England. They were one of the most exciting bands of their day. Turland was also the bassist in England's country swing/rockabilly band Rusti Steel And The Tin Tax.
Pete Turland had been in The Baskervilles along with Darrel Higham when he lived in London,England.
They were one of the most exciting bands of their day. Turland was also the bassist in England's country swing/rockabilly band Rusti Steel And The Tin Tax.


'Wild Wild baby' is a fantastic slab of rockabilly. 'Wild Wild Baby' was first released on "The Other Side Of Rock N Roll" and then released on 'Boppin' In Canada': a 1991 compilation of Canadian rockabilly on UK's Nervous Records.<ref>http://www.nervous.co.uk/galler2.htm</ref>
'Wild Wild baby' is a fantastic slab of rockabilly. It was first released on "The Other Side Of Rock N Roll" and then released on 'Boppin' In Canada': a 1991 compilation of Canadian rockabilly on UK's Nervous Records.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nervous.co.uk/galler2.htm|title=Search Nervous Records}}</ref>


The Nervous Fellas first self-titled release "The Other Side Of Rock N Roll" was produced by Jimmy Roy from the Ray Condo band. It was recorded in Jimmy Roy's living room.<ref>https://thenervousfellas.com/free-rockabilly-6-song/</ref>
The Nervous Fellas first self-titled release "The Other Side Of Rock N Roll" was produced by Jimmy Roy from the Ray Condo band. It was recorded in Jimmy Roy's living room.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenervousfellas.com/free-rockabilly-6-song/|title = The Nervous Fellas &#124; Six Free Rockabilly Songs}}</ref>


Their second studio recording 'Born To Be Wild' was released on Nervous Records in 1990.<ref>http://www.the-rockabilly-chronicle.com/the-nervous-fellas-born-to-be-wild/</ref>
Their second studio recording 'Born To Be Wild' was released on Nervous Records in 1990.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.the-rockabilly-chronicle.com/the-nervous-fellas-born-to-be-wild/|title=Nervous Fellas (The)|date=May 31, 2019}}</ref>
They often played at "The Railway Club" ( http://www.therailwayclub.com/ ) in Vancouver, where the idea of the band was formed.
They often played at "The Railway Club" in Vancouver, where the idea of the band was formed.
By the release of 'Born To Be Wild', the band had a following and were billed as "Canada's Rockabilly Madmen".
By the release of 'Born To Be Wild', the band had a following and were billed as "Canada's Rockabilly Madmen".


{{Quotation|They play rockabilly and blues that are raw, biting, and aggressive|Tom Harrison|The Province Newspaper Tuesday June 28, 1988}}
{{Blockquote|They play rockabilly and blues that are raw, biting, and aggressive|Tom Harrison|The Province Newspaper Tuesday June 28, 1988}}


In the beginning, they started as an opening act for such bands as [[The Pogues]], [[Tragically Hip]], [[George Thorogood]], and [[Junior Wells]], but it was not long before they grabbed the main stage themselves.
In the beginning, they started as an opening act for such bands as [[The Pogues]], [[Tragically Hip]], [[George Thorogood]], and [[Junior Wells]], but it was not long before they grabbed the main stage themselves.
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==Personnel==
==Personnel==
Many personnel changes happened during the Nervous Fellas' short 5 year life. Chris Colt left in late 1987 to be replaced by Mark Twang.<ref>http://famouslastwordsrecords.com/coffee/a-distant-twang/</ref>
Many personnel changes happened during the Nervous Fellas' short 5 year life. Chris Colt left in late 1987 to be replaced by Mark Twang.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://famouslastwordsrecords.com/coffee/a-distant-twang/|title=A Distant Twang}}</ref>
Al Black left in the fall of 1988 to play full-time in the Last Wild Sons.
Al Black left in the fall of 1988 to play full-time in the Last Wild Sons.
Butch Murphy was also in the Last Wild Sons.
Butch Murphy was also in the Last Wild Sons.
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Ronnie Hayward left in 1989 and was later replaced by Pete Turland. Pete, originally from England, had been in The Baskervilles along with [[Darrel Higham]].
Ronnie Hayward left in 1989 and was later replaced by Pete Turland. Pete, originally from England, had been in The Baskervilles along with [[Darrel Higham]].
The only original member to stay from the beginning to the end, which was in 1992, was singer Butch Murphy.
The only original member to stay from the beginning to the end, which was in 1992, was singer Butch Murphy.


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The Reunion Show : Nervous Fellas (featuring the original members), Swank, The Deadcats @ Rickshaw Theatre June 20, 2009.
The Reunion Show : Nervous Fellas (featuring the original members), Swank, The Deadcats @ Rickshaw Theatre June 20, 2009.
At the reunion show, a CD release was made available for the first time, which contained lost recordings from 1987. It was recorded in Jimmy Roy's living room as well. They did a few more shows but the original lineup didn't last and performed their last show on October 23rd 2009 at Malone's in Vancouver.
At the reunion show, a CD release was made available for the first time, which contained lost recordings from 1987. It was recorded in Jimmy Roy's living room as well. They did a few more shows but the original lineup didn't last and performed their last show on October 23, 2009, at Malone's in Vancouver.

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The band resurfaced later in the year with members Butch Murphy, Chris Colt, Phil Addington & Al Black Davidson at the Wise Hall NYE with Cousin Harley. Gary Fraser joined the band on keyboards shortly after this show. The band did occasionally shows up in Vancouver playing small sets. They recently did a set in 2017 at the Fairview in Vancouver, a benefit show STANFEST for long time door man at the Railway Club, Stan.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/events/226165457787986/</ref>
This appears to be the The Nervous Fellas official last show.


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The band resurfaced later in the year with members Butch Murphy, Chris Colt, Phil Addington & Al Black Davidson at the Wise Hall NYE with Cousin Harley. Gary Fraser joined the band on keyboards shortly after this show. The band did occasionally shows up in Vancouver playing small sets. They recently did a set in 2017 at the Fairview in Vancouver, a benefit show STANFEST for long time door man at the Railway Club, Stan.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/events/226165457787986/ {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref> This appears to be the Nervous Fellas' official last show.


[[File:Nervousfellas2011.jpg|thumb|right|The Nervous Fellas in 2011]]
[[File:Nervousfellas2011.jpg|thumb|right|The Nervous Fellas in 2011]]
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* https://thenervousfellas.com/
* https://thenervousfellas.com/
*https://www.facebook.com/NervousFellas
*https://www.facebook.com/NervousFellas
*''Georgia Straight'' November 30–December 7, 1990 by Norah Holtby
*''Georgia Straight'' November 30 – December 7, 1990, by Norah Holtby
*The West Ender November 30, 1989 by Mike Usinger
*The West Ender November 30, 1989, by Mike Usinger
*''The Winnipeg Sun'' January 20, 1989
*''The Winnipeg Sun'' January 20, 1989
*The Province by Tom Harrison Tuesday June 28, 1988
*The Province by Tom Harrison Tuesday June 28, 1988
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*Nites Moves May 1989
*Nites Moves May 1989
*The Calgary Herald, Nitebeat September 13, 1988
*The Calgary Herald, Nitebeat September 13, 1988
*Music '91 Labatts Canada Live February 24-march 5, 1991
*Music '91 Labatts Canada Live February 24 – March 5, 1991
*Vox Magazine December 1990 by Hector Litorco
*Vox Magazine December 1990 by Hector Litorco
*https://www.facebook.com/events/226165457787986/
*https://www.facebook.com/events/226165457787986/
*https://www.facebook.com/events/10152707267816822/
*https://www.facebook.com/events/10152707267816822/

==External links==
==External links==
'''*Official site -<ref>https://thenervousfellas.com</ref>'''
*{{Official website|https://thenervousfellas.com}}
*[https://www.facebook.com/NervousFellas Official Facebook site]{{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}

'''*Official Facebook site -<ref>https://www.facebook.com/NervousFellas</ref>'''



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[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 1992]]
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[[Category:Canadian rock music groups]]
[[Category:Canadian rock music groups]]
[[Category:1986 establishments in British Columbia]]
[[Category:1986 establishments in British Columbia]]

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One of Canada's Rockabilly bands, The Nervous Fellas began in Vancouver, British Columbia, around the winter of 1986.[1] The band took its name from the lyrics of a Smiley Lewis song titled "Real Gone Lover". Their set list comprised obscure covers from the 1950s and their own original songs.

The original lineup with Butch Murphy on vocals, Ronnie Hayward on bass, Chris Colt on guitar and Al Black on drums played mostly in Vancouver and were known for their stage show and fast-paced rockabilly. That lineup changed and by 1988 the band was Butch Murphy on vocals, Mark (Weldon) Twang on guitar, Ronnie Hayward on bass and John (Hansen) Decan on drums.[2] That lineup started to take off when they signed a management deal with one of the top West Coast music agencies 'S.L. Feldman & Associates' and started to tour Canadian nightclubs and universities.

  • The nervous fellas-s-l-feldman
    The nervous fellas-s-l-feldman

Ronnie Hayward was later replaced by Pete Turland in the summer of 1989. Pete Turland had been in The Baskervilles along with Darrel Higham when he lived in London, England. They were one of the most exciting bands of their day. Turland was also the bassist in England's country swing/rockabilly band Rusti Steel And The Tin Tax.

'Wild Wild baby' is a fantastic slab of rockabilly. It was first released on "The Other Side Of Rock N Roll" and then released on 'Boppin' In Canada': a 1991 compilation of Canadian rockabilly on UK's Nervous Records.[3]

The Nervous Fellas first self-titled release "The Other Side Of Rock N Roll" was produced by Jimmy Roy from the Ray Condo band. It was recorded in Jimmy Roy's living room.[4]

Their second studio recording 'Born To Be Wild' was released on Nervous Records in 1990.[5] They often played at "The Railway Club" in Vancouver, where the idea of the band was formed. By the release of 'Born To Be Wild', the band had a following and were billed as "Canada's Rockabilly Madmen".

They play rockabilly and blues that are raw, biting, and aggressive

— Tom Harrison, The Province Newspaper Tuesday June 28, 1988

In the beginning, they started as an opening act for such bands as The Pogues, Tragically Hip, George Thorogood, and Junior Wells, but it was not long before they grabbed the main stage themselves.

While the band had a strong showing on the college radio charts, they were unable to break into mainstream radio play.

Personnel

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Many personnel changes happened during the Nervous Fellas' short 5 year life. Chris Colt left in late 1987 to be replaced by Mark Twang.[6] Al Black left in the fall of 1988 to play full-time in the Last Wild Sons. Butch Murphy was also in the Last Wild Sons. Al Black was replaced by John Decan on drums in 1988. Billy Rogers became the drummer in late 1990.

Billy Rogers had tasted some success with such bands as Johnny Thunders and the Ramones. Billy Rogers died from complications due to pneumonia, at his home in Toronto, on Tuesday, August 7, 2001.

Ronnie Hayward left in 1989 and was later replaced by Pete Turland. Pete, originally from England, had been in The Baskervilles along with Darrel Higham. The only original member to stay from the beginning to the end, which was in 1992, was singer Butch Murphy.


Recent postings of the band on YouTube have piqued the interest of rockabilly fans.

The Reunion Show : Nervous Fellas (featuring the original members), Swank, The Deadcats @ Rickshaw Theatre June 20, 2009.

At the reunion show, a CD release was made available for the first time, which contained lost recordings from 1987. It was recorded in Jimmy Roy's living room as well. They did a few more shows but the original lineup didn't last and performed their last show on October 23, 2009, at Malone's in Vancouver.

The band resurfaced later in the year with members Butch Murphy, Chris Colt, Phil Addington & Al Black Davidson at the Wise Hall NYE with Cousin Harley. Gary Fraser joined the band on keyboards shortly after this show. The band did occasionally shows up in Vancouver playing small sets. They recently did a set in 2017 at the Fairview in Vancouver, a benefit show STANFEST for long time door man at the Railway Club, Stan.[7] This appears to be the Nervous Fellas' official last show.

The Nervous Fellas in 2011

The Nervous Fellas name was also used by a band in UK after the original band broke up but does not have any of the Canadian members.

Discography

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  • The Nervous Fellas - Born to be Wild - Released in 1990 http://www.nervous.co.uk/nervousfellas.html
  • The Nervous Fellas - Raw & Biting - Lost recording from 1987 - Released in 2009
  • The Nervous Fellas - Live at the Rickshaw - Released in 2010
  • The Nervous Fellas - The Other Side of Rock & Roll - Released in 1987 - very rare tape release
Nervous Fellas first release on cassette - rare

References

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  1. ^ "Search Nervous Records".
  2. ^ "Nervous Fellas (the)". The Rockabilly Chronicle. May 31, 2019. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  3. ^ "Search Nervous Records".
  4. ^ "The Nervous Fellas | Six Free Rockabilly Songs".
  5. ^ "Nervous Fellas (The)". May 31, 2019.
  6. ^ "A Distant Twang".
  7. ^ https://www.facebook.com/events/226165457787986/ [user-generated source]
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