Radio Stars
Radio Stars was a British band. It was founded in London in 1977 and played melodic punk rock with influences from psychedelic rock and glam rock.
History
The band was founded by singer Andy Ellison, who had already played together with Marc Bolan at John 's Children, guitarist Ian MacLeod, bassist and composer Martin Gordon and drummer Steve Parry. In 1978 there was the guitarist Trevor White to do so. The band members had already gained shared musical experiences in the group " Jet " and therefore quickly got a record deal with " Chiswick Records ".
The Radio Stars released some singles, including Radio Stars, Dirty Pictures and From A Rabbit. They brought their two albums: Songs for Swinging Lovers and out The Holiday Album. The singer of the band was known for his wild stage performances, in which he constantly jumped from the amplifier towers and several meters above the knees on the stage floor landing. The Radio Stars were in 1977 and 1978 as opening act for Eddie & the Hot Rods.
With the single Nervous Wreck the Radio Stars reached, although the UK charts, the great success, however, did. Shortly after Martin Gordon had left the band in 1979, the remaining members went their separate ways.