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Fried

Fried are a musical duo made up of US soul singer Jonte Short, and ex-The Beat and Fine Young Cannibals guitarist David Steele. David Steele looked for a singer for his new project away from The Beat and Fine Young Cannibals for five years. He finally met Jonte Short in 2001 at the New Orleans… Read More »Fried

Dum Dum Boys

The Dum Dum Boys first gig was organised by The Socialist Workers Party under the alias “The Rebel Social”. The gig was the first appearance of The Beat, who were first on the bill. Rankin Roger was the drummer with The Dum Dum Boys, but eventually made his musical career with The Beat. Poster for… Read More »Dum Dum Boys