Birdland (band)

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Birdland was an English rock band active between 1989 and 1990.

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[edit] History

Birdland were formed in 1989 by the brothers Robert and Lee Vincent, who had previously released records and toured in glam rock band Zodiac Motel.

Birdland's debut single "Hollow Heart", was released on Lazy Records. The single generated hype in the British music press, due partly to their live shows but also to their striking cartoonish 'four peroxide blondes' image.

The band released three further well received singles, "Paradise", "Sleep With Me" (which reached the Top 40 ensuring the video was shown on Top of the Pops) and a cover of Patti Smith's "Rock N Roll Nigger". It was two years after the first single, that the band finally released their eponymously titled debut album in 1991, but the release disappointed many fans.

Following the album's release, legal problems with an earlier manager caused the band to disappear from sight. They returned in 1993, with two new members to play a low key tour of pubs and clubs, but despite many new and unreleased tracks being previewed, the band split shortly after the tour.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • 1991: Birdland
  • 1989: Semi Official Live Album

[edit] Singles

  • 1989: "Hollow Heart"
  • 1989: "Paradise"
  • 1989: "Live"
  • 1990: "Sleep With Me"
  • 1990: "Rock N Roll Nigger"
  • 1991: "Everybody Needs Somebody"

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