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=='''Tonight: Power Pop U.K. Beginnings 1978'''== |
=='''Tonight: Power Pop U.K. Beginnings 1978'''== |
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Tonight along with [[The Rich Kids]], were the first acts to be described as [[Power Pop]], a new U.K. music genre term in January 1978, initially mentioned by Charles Catchpole, in the Evening Standard ('Rock Notes' section, January 17, 1978). The term was borrowed from [[Pete Townshend]]'s description of [[The Who]]'s music in 1967, and in 1978 put forward as a musical term, by the press/promotion office at WEA in London, to describe their new upcoming acts. As Punk morphed into New Wave/Power Pop (December 1977 - January 1978) Tonight were there, scoring the first hit for the genre (February 1978), with a single called |
''Tonight'' along with [[''The Rich Kids'']], were the first acts to be described as [[Power Pop]], a new U.K. music genre term in January 1978, initially mentioned by Charles Catchpole, in the Evening Standard ('Rock Notes' section, January 17, 1978). The term was borrowed from [[Pete Townshend]]'s description of [[''The Who]]'s'' music in 1967, and in 1978 put forward as a musical term, by the press/promotion office at WEA in London, to describe their new upcoming acts. As Punk morphed into New Wave/Power Pop (December 1977 - January 1978) ''Tonight'' were there, scoring the first hit for the genre (February 1978), with a single called ''Drummer Man'' reaching No.14 in the charts, their next single ''Money (That's Your Problem)'' charted just outside the Top 30, two more singles were released, plus an unreleased album recorded. The ''Tonight'' guitar sound was bright, cutting & jangly, the songs were very melodic & snappy, with tempos played at a brisk pace. A perfect example of the Power-Pop genre, as it was originally described in 1978. |
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== Musicians Involved == |
== Musicians Involved == |
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Revision as of 12:46, 23 November 2007
Tonight were a 5 piece New Wave band, from Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Although only active beween June 1977 to January 1979, they played an integral part in the ever-changing music scene in the late 1970s.
Tonight: Power Pop U.K. Beginnings 1978
Tonight along with ''The Rich Kids'', were the first acts to be described as Power Pop, a new U.K. music genre term in January 1978, initially mentioned by Charles Catchpole, in the Evening Standard ('Rock Notes' section, January 17, 1978). The term was borrowed from Pete Townshend's description of ''The Who's music in 1967, and in 1978 put forward as a musical term, by the press/promotion office at WEA in London, to describe their new upcoming acts. As Punk morphed into New Wave/Power Pop (December 1977 - January 1978) Tonight were there, scoring the first hit for the genre (February 1978), with a single called Drummer Man reaching No.14 in the charts, their next single Money (That's Your Problem) charted just outside the Top 30, two more singles were released, plus an unreleased album recorded. The Tonight guitar sound was bright, cutting & jangly, the songs were very melodic & snappy, with tempos played at a brisk pace. A perfect example of the Power-Pop genre, as it was originally described in 1978.
Musicians Involved
- Chris Turner - Lead Vocals (Songwriter)
- Phil Chambon - Rhythm Guitar & Backing Vocals (Songwriter)
- Dave Cook - Lead Guitar
- Russ Strothard - Bass & Backing Vocals
- Gary Thompson - Drums
- Andy Arthurs - Producer (Songwriter)