'London' are a British punk band. Originally formed in 1976, the line-up was Riff Regan (vocals), Steve Voice (bass/vocals), Jon Moss (drums) and Dave Wight (guitar).
"No Time" live in Blackpool
The 2009 line-up is Riff Regan (vocals), Steve Voice (bass/vocals), Hugh O'Donnell (guitar/vocals) and Colin Watterston (drums).
Latest news/photos/videos at www.londontheband.com
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"Handcuffed" live in Madrid
London are back! More than 30 years since we played our last gig at the Marquee in Wardour Street, Steve Voice and Riff Regan have reformed the band with new guitarist Hugh O’Donnell and new drummer Colin Watterston.
Our first London gig was at the 12 Bar Club in Denmark Street in February 2008 and we’ve been playing all over the place ever since. If you get a chance come along and check us out!
"No Time", "Speed Speed" and "Swinging London"
live in Kettering
"Get out of London" live in Andover
If you want to book 'London' for a gig contact Mark Guichard.
Email: mg.ultra@talk21.com
Telephone: 0796 950 3389
"Summer of Love" live in London
"Handcuffed"
Live gigs in 2009/10
January 10th - Bridgehouse2, London with the UK Subs
January 17th - The Wurlitzer Ballroom, Madrid, Spain
February 6th - The Standard Music Venue, London
February 28th - 12 Bar Club, Denmark Street, London
March 21st - Ricky Tick Dance Hall, Windsor & Eton FC
May 2nd - The George, Andover
May 30th - The Hope & Anchor, Islington, London
July 25th - Recykl Open-Air Festival, Czech Republic
September 3rd - Bierkeller, Bristol with the Subhumans
September 18th - Sawyers, Kettering with Dun 2 Def
September 19th - The Shed, Leicester with Penetration
October 17th - The Portland Rock Bar, Brighton & Hove
November 7th - The George, Andover
December 11th - The Dublin Castle, Camden, London
February 6th 2010 - Fiddler's Elbow, Camden, London
February 13th 2010 - Greenhouse Effect, Brighton & Hove
March 5th 2010 - The Old Angel, Nottingham with Dun 2 Def
March 11th 2010 - Champions Music Venue, Bournemouth
March 13th 2010 - Esquires, Bedford
June 18th 2010 - South Brent Festival, Devon
August 2010 - Rebellion Festival, Blackpool
London were a four piece formed in London in 1976. The original line-up was Riff Regan (vocals), Steve Voice (bass/vocals), Jon Moss (drums) and Dave Wight (guitar).
They were managed by Simon Napier-Bell and recorded two singles, a 4 track EP and an album for MCA Records in 1977. Most of their songs were written by Riff Regan (including the first two singles Everyone's a Winner and Summer of Love) or by Riff Regan and Steve Voice. All their records were produced by Napier-Bell at the IBC Studios in London.
"No Time"
They toured extensively throughout 1977, first supporting The Stranglers and then as headliners in their own right. Their third release, the single Animal Games, was featured on the notorious Sex Pistols edition of the British TV show So It Goes.
Their final gig was at the Marquee Club in Wardour Street on the 8th December 1977. The band broke up shortly afterwards. On leaving, Moss joined The Damned and then formed Culture Club with Boy George. Riff Regan released solo records on MCA and CBS before reverting to his real name of Miles Tredinnick and becoming a comedy writer; Steve Voice formed a new band The Original Vampires and Dave Wight following stints in Metro and Holly and the Italians reverted to his real name of Colin Wight and became an academic (recently appointed Professor of International Politics at the University of Exeter). Simon Napier-Bell went on to manage George Michael and Wham! before becoming a best selling author of rock 'n' roll books.
MCA Records released the band's one and only album, Animal Games, in February 1978.
London The Punk Rock Collection, a CD containing all their MCA recordings, is currently available on the Captain Oi! label.
The new line-up is returning to the studio to record new material for CD/DVD release in 2009.
"Everyone's a Winner"
Discography
Everyone's A Winner/Handcuffed. (MCA 305 1977) 7"
Summer of Love EP: Summer Of Love/No Time/Friday On My Mind/Siouxsie Sue. (MCA(T) 319 1977) 7" and 12"
Animal Games/Us Kids Cold. (MCA 336 1977) 7"
Animal Games LP: No Time/Animal Games/Everyone's A Winner/Summer Of Love/Us Kids Cold/Young/Good Looking Girls/Out On The Skids/Speed Speed/Swinging London.
(MCA MCF 2823 1978)
London - The Punk Rock Collection CD: No Time/Animal Games/Reaction/Everyone's A Winner/Summer of Love/Us Kids Cold/Young/Good Looking Girls/Out On The Skids/Speed Speed/Swinging London/Everyone's A Winner (single version)/Handcuffed/Friday On My Mind/Siouxsie Sue.
(Captain Oi! Records AHOY CD77 1997)
All tracks produced by Simon Napier-Bell and recorded at the IBC Studios in London.
