The Inmates were formed in North London in 1977 and soon established themselves as one of the capital’s most popular live groups. Their influences included The Animals, The Pretty Things and The Rolling Stones. They arrived at the tail end of the pub-rock movement, but still managed to find success with their mix of originals and covers of classic R&B and Rock & Roll tunes.
Of the latter, a version of the Standells' "Dirty Water," included on the band's 1979 debut First Offence, became a hit on both sides of the Atlantic. Capitalising on chart success throughout Europe & North America, the early Eighties saw the band confirm their international status.
Bill Hurley left The Inmates in 1983 through illness and was replaced by long-time friend Barrie Masters from Eddie And The Hot Rods. In 1985 Barrie departed to reform the Hot Rods and Bill Hurley, fresh from the success of his solo album " Double Agent ", returned to his old position, centre stage. In 1987, the leading French newspaper Liberation decided to organise a special concert in Paris as part of the Sgt Pepper 20th anniversary and set their choice on The Inmates as the band who would perform an entire concert of Beatles songs. The resulting live album rapidly acquired a cult status throughout Europe.
"Fast Forward" followed in 1989 and was the last album to be produced by top English producer Vic Maile (Motorhead, Dr Feelgood, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Hawkwind, Girlschool, The Dogs, The Vibrators…) who played a significant part to the distinctive sound of The Inmates through the years. The album also features Dr Feelgood’s guitarist Gypie Mayo on Robert Cray’s "Bad Influence".
"Fast Forward" contains such stage classics as "Caroline", "Move On" and "Dangerous Love", with most tracks written by lead guitarist Peter Gunn and a few well-chosen covers for good measure. Despite their capability to write excellent original material, The Inmates have never been afraid to experiment with cover versions and make them sound as their own songs. "Sweet Nuthin’s" and "Goodbye So Long" are shining examples of the band’s ability to pick songs and make them into energy-fuelled R&B while still paying respect to the original. The remastered version features three previously unreleased live tracks, including a marathon version of their classic "(I Thought I Heard A) Heartbeat", a reminder of the band ‘s infectious garage rock and soul energy on stage.
Thanks to Bill Hurley's fine vocals ("The best British singer" – Robert Plant) and Peter Staines blistering guitar work, The Inmates often excel other bands who play "traditional" Rock & Roll, simply because the band is able to give their songs and live act that extra something. The rhythm section of Ben Donnelly and Eddie (also from The Vibrators) together with Tony Oliver’s killer rhythm guitar provide an unmistakable punky R&B drive.
The Jim Jones Revue play a special XFM 14+ show at The Barfly in Camden this Monday. The show will be recorded and broadcast on John Kennedy's XFM Xposure radio show throughout November.
The Jim Jones Revue play a special XFM 14+ show at The Barfly in Camden this Monday. The show will be recorded and broadcast on John Kennedy's XFM Xposure radio show throughout November.
THE LAST GREAT ACT OF DEFIANCE SCOOTER CLUB REUNION. SATURDAY 14th NOVEMBER 2009 - COPTHORNE SOCIAL CLUB, COPTHORNE BANK, COPTHORNE (NEAR CRAWLEY), WEST SUSSEX
THIS IS "OFFICIALLY" AN ALL-TICKET EVENT AND ALL ARE WELCOME. TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST SO ORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW TO BE SURE
Hey Rockers! The Jim Jones Revue celebrate the release of their new album “Here To Save Your Soul” with a release party at Cargo on Thursday 1 October. “Here To Save Your Soul” collects all the JJR singles together in physical format for the first time (Vinyl and CD).
Bring your hard hat and help us blow the roof off Cargo next Thursday!
Click on flyer for tickets Here To Save Your Soul is released by Punk Rock Blues Records on October 5
Hey People! Delta Blues legend David Honeyboy Edwards plays The Luminaire tonight at the incredible age of 94. This show kicks off another round of the 5 Years of NTSOBC Festival which continues with shows next week by The Handsome Family, Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir, Kelly Joe Phelps and The Jim Jones Revue . Click on flyer for tickets..... "> Five Years of NTSOBC Festival Schedule
September
Friday 25 David Honeyboy Edwards @ The Luminaire,London, NW6 Monday 28 Handsome Family @ Bush Hall, London, W12 Tuesday 29 Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir @ The Luminaire, London, NW6 Wednesday 30 Kelly Joe Phelps @ The Union Chapel, London, N1
October
Thursday 1 October The Jim Jones Revue @ Cargo, London, EC2A
Tuesday 27 October Oysterband @ The Union Chapel, London, N1
Hey Rockers! The Jim Jones Revue celebrate the release of their new album “Here To Save Your Soul” with a release party at Cargo on Thursday 1 October. “Here To Save Your Soul” collects all the JJR singles together in physical format for the first time (Vinyl and CD). Bring your hard hat and help us blow the roof off Cargo next Thursday! Click on flyer for tickets
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Hello, First, I won't be at the Gambetta Cafe on 09/30/2009. But something new and back to the roots ! The Blues. I agree with me. Cheers.
A new version I've just mastering (I've ever recorded that song). A Blues Trad' called Trouble in Mind. I play it like an intrumental boogie cos' the lyrics are to sad for me (at this moment).
I don't forget my roots are the Blues for 30 years (yes, a little boy listening Muddy Waters with Johnny Winter). So, hope you'll enjoy it ! Jean-Paul.
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A special performance : We have a gig with Henri Paul (ex Johnny Thunders) in Paris. The first gig for a new rock n' roll adventure.... Francis L. tu es mon invité, contacte moi par email. Au plaisir.
HEAVEN AND HELL Göteborg - 2nd and 3rd October, 2009. 8 fantastic live bands and 10 top deejays at a venue with two floors in the middle of Gothenburg, Sweden.
BAND LINE-UP: THE INCREDIBLE STAGGERS - Austria CIRCULUS - England FOX MACHINE - Gothenburg HORISONT - Gothenburg THE MOBSMEN - Norway TEASPOON - Gothenburg DAVID PETER AND THE WILD SECT - Denmark THE DON DARLINGS - Gothenburg
DEEJAY LINE-UP: KIM - WOODY WEST GBG EMMA RAND - GBG HOLLY - SCOTLAND SARAH - SCOTLAND ERIK - FRICTION GBG THOMAS - NORWAY SIMEN - NORWAY GAZZA - ITALY BIG T - GBG ALE - CLUB RADIO LONDON PETER - CLUB RADIO LONDON
VENUE: STARS N BARS, GÖTEBORG DATES: 2 OCT - 3 OCT, 2009. HOURS: 20-03 AGE: 18+
Just to let you know our new album is ready for pre-order from our main website or myspace. Only £5 + p&p, all payments are done through paypal, all credit and debit cards accepted etc.
A full 40+ minutes, 11 track album professionally produced with glass master, placed in a jewel case, 8 page color booklet with artwork and lyrics + double sided tray inlay, or should we just say it fuckin' rocks?! =]
If you are interested, the link to purchase the album is:
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