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The Plague are notable as a band who played [[London]] venue [[The Roxy]] many times, as well as many more shows all over the country.<ref name="punk77"/> They also scored a minor hit with their 1978 single "In Love", which received [[BBC Radio 1|Radio 1]] airplay and became a favourite of the late [[John Peel]], a long-time champion of underground music. |
The Plague are notable as a band who played [[London]] venue [[The Roxy]] many times, as well as many more shows all over the country.<ref name="punk77"/> They also scored a minor hit with their 1978 single "In Love", which received [[BBC Radio 1|Radio 1]] airplay and became a favourite of the late [[John Peel]], a long-time champion of underground music. |
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== The End of the World == |
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Sadly, around this time problems started to emerge within the band. Rhythm guitarist/vocalist Gareth Martin left in 1980. After that the remaining members tried to keep The Plague going, trying out vocalist Sue Slack for a while and eventually re-inventing themselves as Indoor Games with vocalist David Hood, who is still performing and now living back home in Scotland. Knowing that their initial chemistry was broken and feeling unable to continue, the band finally disbanded in 1981.<ref name="punk77"/> |
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== The X Tapes == |
== The X Tapes == |
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The Plague | |
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| Origin | England |
| Genres | Punk rock |
| Years active | 1976–1981, 2005–present |
| Members | Marc Jefferies Gareth Martin Greg Horton Chris Gambold |
| Past members | Graham Robinson |
| Website | www.myspace.com/originalplague [1] |
The Plague are an English punk rock band. Formed in South East London during 1976, the band were initially in existence until 1981.[1] They reformed in 2005.[2] Their original line-up was:
- Marc Jefferies - Vocals, lead guitar
- Gareth Martin - Vocals, rhythm guitar
- Graham Robinson - Bass guitar
- Greg Horton - Drums, vocals
The Plague are notable as a band who played London venue The Roxy many times, as well as many more shows all over the country.[1] They also scored a minor hit with their 1978 single "In Love", which received Radio 1 airplay and became a favourite of the late John Peel, a long-time champion of underground music.
The X Tapes
Following a resurgence of interest in original punk rock, Detour Records contacted the band in 2004 regarding the compilation of all The Plague's various demos and singles onto one vinyl/CD album. The result was "The X Tapes" ((p) and (c) 2005 Bin Liner Records), containing the following tracks:[3]
- "Come Together" (Lennon–McCartney)
- "Lay Me in the Moonlight"
- "In Love
- "Wimpy Bar Song" (B-side of "In Love" single)
- "Nuffin' Doing"
- "I Don't Wanna Be Like Jimmy" (B-side of "Out With Me All Night" single)
- "Dog Days"
- "The End of the World"
- "Er!" (B-side of "Out With Me All Night" single)
- "Out with Me All Night"
- "Stop" (vocals by Sue Slack)
- "On the Dole" (from the original Plague demo tape)
- "Again and Again" (from the original Plague demo tape)
- "Nightmares" (from the original Plague demo tape)
After "The End of the World"
The Plague got back together in 2005 when Gareth and Greg, who had remained in-touch, contacted Marc. Graham Robinson declined to rejoin, possibly because he is now living in Scotland, making rehearsals a difficult matter. The band understandably decided to become a three-piece, with Gareth taking over bass duties in place of rhythm guitar. Since their reactivation, The Plague have played gigs in London and are working towards recording and releasing an album of brand new recordings, containing both new and old material.[2][4]
- ^ a b "The Plague - A punk history with pictures". www.punk77.co.uk.[unreliable source?]
- ^ a b "www.myspace.com/originalplague". The Plague.
- ^ Information about The X Tapes album at www.detour-records.co.uk/rubbishlpcd006.htm. Retrieved Feb 8, 2012
- ^ Are You Happy? - A short interview with lead guitarist/vocalist Marc Jefferies at www.guardian.co.uk/weekend/story/0,,1888155,00.html. Retrieved May 3, 2007