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Screen 3 was a Post-punk
Band (1980–1984, 1990–1992)
's first album) and was: Neil Dyer (guitar and vocals), Richard Kett (bass), and Brett Cooper (drums). Two trumpet players were added in late 1981: Peter Jay and Jason Votier.
(now part of Sony Corporation).
'Hearts in Limbo' was recorded at Rockfield Studios
in Wales
, and produced by Roger Lomas http://www.rogerlomas.com/, who produced some of the Selecter records on Two-Tone, and all the Bad Manners
recordings.
They recorded two John Peel
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/artists/s/screen3/ sessions during their career, and one for fellow Radio 1
DJ Kid Jensen.
The next single, 'Come into my Jungle' came closest to being a success, getting a lot of radio play but no real sales. It was produced by Steve Brown http://www.stevebrown.info/, who produced the first Wham album, and the second Cult
album.
Their last single on Epic was 'City of Souls', which was less successful than the previous one. This was also released as a 12" EP, featuring the 7" b-side, 'Come Into My Jungle' again, plus two extra tracks.
http://www.sofacom.co.uk/az-all.asp bands. This was in Spring 1984. The band split up soon after.
Trumpet player Jason Votier played with the Stranglers for a couple of years , appearing on their live album All Live and All of the Night
http://www.discogs.com/Stranglers-All-Live-And-All-Of-The-Night/release/1536152. Guest musician Steve Osborne
, who played trombone on their later live gigs, is now a famed record producer. During the band's career, they supported various big acts, either on tours or one-offs, including Elvis Costello
, Split Enz
, Madness
, The Teardrop Explodes
, Aztec Camera
, Men at Work
.
Post-punk
Post-punk is a rock music movement with its roots in the late 1970s, following on the heels of the initial punk rock explosion of the mid-1970s. The genre retains its roots in the punk movement but is more introverted, complex and experimental...
Band (1980–1984, 1990–1992)
Original line-up
The original line-up formed in 1980 (heavily influenced by The CureThe Cure
The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member...
's first album) and was: Neil Dyer (guitar and vocals), Richard Kett (bass), and Brett Cooper (drums). Two trumpet players were added in late 1981: Peter Jay and Jason Votier.
Epic releases
Their first release was two songs on a Norwich compilation called 'Norwich - A Fine City', then an independent 7" called 'New Blood', which got the band signed to EpicEpic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
(now part of Sony Corporation).
'Hearts in Limbo' was recorded at Rockfield Studios
Rockfield Studios
Rockfield Studios, near Monmouth in Wales and just outside the village of Rockfield, Monmouthshire are where many of British rock music’s most successful recordings have been made.-History:...
in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
, and produced by Roger Lomas http://www.rogerlomas.com/, who produced some of the Selecter records on Two-Tone, and all the Bad Manners
Bad Manners
Bad Manners are an English 2 Tone ska band. They quickly became the novelty favourites of the UK pop scene through their bald outsized frontman's on-stage antics, earning early exposure through their Top of The Pops exploits and an appearance in the live film documentary, Dance Craze.They were at...
recordings.
They recorded two John Peel
John Peel
John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, OBE , known professionally as John Peel, was an English disc jockey, radio presenter, record producer and journalist. He was the longest-serving of the original BBC Radio 1 DJs, broadcasting regularly from 1967 until his death in 2004...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/johnpeel/artists/s/screen3/ sessions during their career, and one for fellow Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
DJ Kid Jensen.
The next single, 'Come into my Jungle' came closest to being a success, getting a lot of radio play but no real sales. It was produced by Steve Brown http://www.stevebrown.info/, who produced the first Wham album, and the second Cult
Cult
The word cult in current popular usage usually refers to a group whose beliefs or practices are considered abnormal or bizarre. The word originally denoted a system of ritual practices...
album.
Their last single on Epic was 'City of Souls', which was less successful than the previous one. This was also released as a 12" EP, featuring the 7" b-side, 'Come Into My Jungle' again, plus two extra tracks.
Disbanding
Having been dropped by Epic, with their remaining cash they put out a 12" single, with the A-Side by Screen 3, called 'The Visitor', backed by tracks by two other local NorwichNorwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
http://www.sofacom.co.uk/az-all.asp bands. This was in Spring 1984. The band split up soon after.
Trumpet player Jason Votier played with the Stranglers for a couple of years , appearing on their live album All Live and All of the Night
All Live and All of the Night
All Live and All of the Night is a live album by The Stranglers.In the fall of 1986 The Stranglers played their first concerts for two years. By now the band were into their ninth studio album, Dreamtime, and had added a horn-section to the live presentation. The concerts from which tracks were...
http://www.discogs.com/Stranglers-All-Live-And-All-Of-The-Night/release/1536152. Guest musician Steve Osborne
Steve Osborne
Steve Osborne is a multi-platinum selling British record producer. He has worked with a wide variety of musicians, such as New Order, Doves, U2 and KT Tunstall. During the 1990s, Osborne was half of the Perfecto Records team, a production and remix collaboration with Paul Oakenfold; the artists...
, who played trombone on their later live gigs, is now a famed record producer. During the band's career, they supported various big acts, either on tours or one-offs, including Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello , born Declan Patrick MacManus, is an English singer-songwriter. He came to prominence as an early participant in London's pub rock scene in the mid-1970s and later became associated with the punk/New Wave genre. Steeped in word play, the vocabulary of Costello's lyrics is broader...
, Split Enz
Split Enz
Split Enz were a New Zealand band of the 1970s and early 1980s featuring Phil Judd and brothers Tim Finn and Neil Finn. They achieved chart success in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada during the early 1980s ‒ most notably with the single "I Got You", and built a cult following elsewhere...
, Madness
Madness (band)
In 1979, the band recorded the Lee Thompson composition "The Prince". The song, like the band's name, paid homage to their idol, Prince Buster. The song was released through 2 Tone Records, the label of The Specials founder Jerry Dammers. The song was a surprise hit, peaking in the UK music charts...
, The Teardrop Explodes
The Teardrop Explodes
The Teardrop Explodes were an English post-punk/neo-psychedelic band formed in Liverpool in 1978. Best known for their Top Ten UK single "Reward" the group originated as a key band in the emerging Liverpool post-punk scene of the late 1970s, the group also launched the career of group frontman...
, Aztec Camera
Aztec Camera
Aztec Camera were a Scottish New Wave band from the Glasgow suburb of East Kilbride, formed in 1980 and centered around teenage singer-songwriter, Roddy Frame. Their album Love was among the nominations for Best British Album at the 1989 BRIT Awards....
, Men at Work
Men at Work
Men at Work are an Australian rock band who achieved international success in the 1980s. They are the only Australian artists to have a simultaneous #1 album and #1 single in the United States . They achieved the same distinction of a simultaneous #1 album and #1 single in the United Kingdom...
.