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The Nightingales

Vindaloo Records

Fantastic label started by Robert Lloyd of The Nightingales who started the table to self-release The Prefecst’s, Robert’s first band’sĀ debut, ‘Going Through The Motions’. The label subsequently released music fromĀ artists such as The Nightingales, We’ve Got A Fuzzbox and We’re Gonna To Use It, Ted Chippington, Terry and Gerry, Legs Akimbo and The Bumbites. The… Read More »Vindaloo Records

The Prefects

In 1976 singer Robert Lloyd, with guitarist/drummer brothers Alan and Paul Apperley formed after an advert was placed by the Apperley brothers in the Birmingham Evening Mail. Unsuccessful applicants included Nikki Sudden and Frank Skinner. Lloyd also brought his friend and colleague from the band Church of England, Graham Blunt, into the band. They were… Read More »The Prefects

Bournbrook Hotel

A venerated venue in Selly Oak, as Mike has written in, it needed its own page. Hi – we need a page for the above as this was a major local venue. Rock Against Racism had regular slots there showcasing local punk and reggae bands. They also used to have great sound systems on plus… Read More »Bournbrook Hotel

Pigs On Purpose

Band featuring Adrian Goldberg and whose name became the title of the first Nightingales lp!