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Tonight along with [[The Rich Kids]], were the first acts to be described as [[Power pop|power pop]], a new [[United Kingdom|UK]] music genre term in January 1978, initially mentioned by Charles Catchpole, in the ''[[Evening Standard]]'' 'Rock Notes' section (see links below),17th January 1978).{{fact|date=April 2008}} The term was borrowed from [[Pete Townshend]]'s description of [[The Who]]'s music in 1967, and in 1978 put forward as a musical genre, by the press/promotion office at [[WEA]] in [[London]], to describe their new upcoming acts at that time. As [[punk rock|punk]] morphed into [[new wave]] (December 1977 - January 1978) Tonight were there, scoring the first hit for the |
Tonight along with [[The Rich Kids]], were the first acts to be described as [[Power pop|power pop]], a new [[United Kingdom|UK]] music genre term in January 1978, initially mentioned by Charles Catchpole, in the ''[[Evening Standard]]'' 'Rock Notes' section (see links below),17th January 1978).{{fact|date=April 2008}} The term was borrowed from [[Pete Townshend]]'s description of [[The Who]]'s music in 1967, and in 1978 put forward as a musical genre, by the press/promotion office at [[WEA]] in [[London]], to describe their new upcoming acts at that time. As [[punk rock|punk]] morphed into [[new wave]] (December 1977 - January 1978) Tonight were there, scoring the first hit for the new power-pop movement (February 1978), with a single called "Drummer Man" reaching No.14 in the [[UK Singles Chart]]. Their next single "Money (That's Your Problem)" charted just outside the [[Top 40|Top 30]], and two more singles were released, plus an unreleased album recorded. |
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Revision as of 17:11, 21 April 2008
Tonight were a five piece new wave band, from Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Although only active from June 1977 to January 1979, they played an integral part in the ever-changing music scene in the late 1970s.[citation needed] They had a hit single, "Drummer Man", in February 1978.
Career
Tonight along with The Rich Kids, were the first acts to be described as power pop, a new UK music genre term in January 1978, initially mentioned by Charles Catchpole, in the Evening Standard 'Rock Notes' section (see links below),17th January 1978).[citation needed] The term was borrowed from Pete Townshend's description of The Who's music in 1967, and in 1978 put forward as a musical genre, by the press/promotion office at WEA in London, to describe their new upcoming acts at that time. As punk morphed into new wave (December 1977 - January 1978) Tonight were there, scoring the first hit for the new power-pop movement (February 1978), with a single called "Drummer Man" reaching No.14 in the UK Singles Chart. Their next single "Money (That's Your Problem)" charted just outside the Top 30, and two more singles were released, plus an unreleased album recorded.
Personnel
- Chris Turner - Lead Vocals & Songwriter
- Phil Chambon - Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals & Songwriter
- Dave Cook - Lead Guitar
- Russ Strothard - Bassist & Backing Vocals
- Gary Thompson - Drums
- Andy Arthurs - Record Producer & Songwriter