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Leisure Process
Background information
OriginUnited Kingdom
GenresNew wave
Years active1982–1983
LabelsEpic
Past membersRoss Middleton
Gary Barnacle

Leisure Process were a British new wave duo formed in the early 1980s. They consisted of Ross Middleton, previously of post-punk Glasgow band Positive Noise,[1] and session sax player Gary Barnacle.[2] Four singles were released (one credited to 'Leisure Process International') before their split. They were signed to Epic Records and all singles were produced by Martin Rushent.[3] They recorded a session for John Peel on 10 March 1982.[4]

Singles

Leisure Process released four singles on the Epic label:[5]

  • "Love Cascade" (1982)
  • "A Way You'll Never Be" (1982) (featuring Mark King and Phil Gould of Level 42)
  • "Cashflow" (1982) (featuring backing vocals by The G-Spots, Karen Howarth and Karen Concannon)
  • "Anxiety" (1983)[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Robbins, Ira. "Positive Noise". Trouser Press. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  2. ^ Jamieson, Teddy (24 March 2019). "Scotland's favourite 60 bands: 30-1". The Herald. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  3. ^ B., Bory (16 September 2007). "Leisure Process". Burning Flame. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  4. ^ "BBC - Radio 1 - Keeping It Peel - 10/03/1982 Leisure Process". BBC Radio 1. 10 March 1982. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  5. ^ Leisure Process discography at Discogs
  6. ^ "Leisure Process", Rip It Up, New Zealand, p. 2, 1 October 1983, retrieved 20 March 2021