1982 / 1984(Confusions / A Step In The Right Direction / No Stone Unturned) Dennis Greaves - Vocals and Guitar, Mick Lister - Guitar and Vocals, Chris Skornia - Hammond Organ, Brain Bethell - Bass, Gary Wallis - Drums. 1984 / 1986 (Five Live / Playground) Richard Parfitt - Bass, Allan Fielder - Drums. 1987 / 1989 (Weapons Of Love / Jump) Pat Mastelotto - Drums(Studio), Rowan Jackson - Drums(live), Mickey Roberts - Keyboards(Live), Reginald Webb - Keyboards(Studio), Antony Harty - Bass, Mark Feltham - Harmonica.
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The Truth were formed in late 1982, Nine Below Zero front man Dennis Greaves and Mick Lister headed up the band writing most of the hits. After securing regular performances in and around London they burst on to the British Popular Charts in May 1983 with Confusion(hits us everytime). The singles, Step in the Right Direction and No Stone Unturned, followed. On August 2nd 1984 the band recorded a live performance from the 100 Club in London and released their first live EP called "Five Live". This record showed the raw energy and growing sound of the band with new drummer Allan Fielder and Bass player Richard Parfitt. In 1985 came the release of The Truth's long awaited debut album "Playground" which was welcomed with open arms from all gig going fans and new audiences. The songs recorded were featured regularly in the bands live shows at one time or another.
After various tours and TV slots and a USA tour, it was decided to change with the times. Dennis and Mick took time out and went back to America where the Album "Weapons Of Love" was recorded. The Music and the image of the band shifted more to the way music was going. The Blues influence from Dennis and poetic lyrics from Mick launched the new sound. The album climbed up the US charts. The band then recorded the title track for the movie"The Hidden". After touring the USA and Europe they recorded their final album "Jump". The single "God Gave Rock n Roll To You" was released and was Simon Mayo's record of the week on Radio 1. This was to be the last album the truth did. Dennis got Nine Below Zero back together and then release the album "On the Road Again" and is still touring and recording today. Mick has done various projects with (Bad Company) and Bernnie Marston (Whitesnake) and is now songwriter/Producer of Echomusic.
For all old and new fans here's to one of the hardest working live groups to come out of the London music scene. "The Truth and nothing but The Truth".
I'm with everyone else who'd love to see The Truth again, the pounding drums and chorus of "Stingray! Stingray!" as the lights went down in the Marquee as the band walked on stage were some of the best gigs I ever went to. What a way to waste my teenage years!
hey you guys should reform the truth . you were like a breath of fresh air .there are still loads of fans out there wants to hear your sound played live again . so hey guys give the true fans what they want what they need what they deserve the truth . all the very best for 2009 mick_v_mod.
Hi, You've done a great job with this page. I saw The Truth in their many forms, over 50 times,, from the early days in '83, right up to their (sadly) not-so-triumphant return from the USA at The Marquee... I'm a good mate of Dennis and Mick and I know they'd both be really chuffed. I also wrote the sleeve notes for the cd release of "Playground" of which I'm sure you have a copy!!! I also just spotted myself on The Clarendon video!!! Best wishes, good luck, and stay in touch. Kieran.
Thanks for the add and thanks for the music that changed my life for the better.Guys like you don't show up too often.You make a difference.Drop by and say hi.Finally,The Truth!!!!!Worth every minute of the wait.tom.
Hi lads, Just to say thanks for all those great nights at the Marquee in the early days, waiting for you to start and then the first bars of Stingray would echo out. Great times. Any chance of a reunion? Cheers Andy "Boy About Town"
Brillaint band, from the first time I had 'Confusion' I was hooked in fact I'm sure I still have my old records somewhere, no record player nowadays though :(
A belated thanks for adding us, I kept the Truth 'in concert' tape in the car for years, until it went awol. I think it was for the BBC, captured the sound of the band brilliantly IMO. 'Allways on my mind Girl', is still a favourite song of mine, cheers, DP.
