The Radiators From Space

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The Radiators From Space are an Irish band.

The band formed in 1976 in Dublin, consisting of Philip Chevron (who was later to perform with the Pogues), Pete Holidai, Steve Rapid, Jimmy Crashe and Mark Megaray. They signed to Chiswick Records in 1977 and released two albums, TV Tube Heart in 1977 and Ghostown in 1979. the latter received critical acclaim, but failed to sell well. The band disbanded in 1981.

Radiators songs have been recorded by Christy Moore (Faithful Departed) and Mary Coughlan (Kitty Rickets).

The band reunited in 2004, with a slightly different lineup (Crashe and Megaray left the band and were replaced by Cait O'Riordan and Johnny Bonnie) and the shortened name The Radiators. Following a one-off concert, they formally reunited and signed to the 625 label, through whom they have released two new EPs: The Television Screen (2004) and The Summer Season (2005). A new bass player, Jesse Booth, joined the band in February 2006. On October 26th 2006, the band released their third studio album Trouble Pilgrim. On December 21st, 2006, They played in "The Point", Dublin as special guest for The Pogues