Stan Stammers

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Stan Stammers
Stan Stammers performing, 2001.
Stan Stammers performing, 2001.
Background information
Birth name Andrew Stammers
Born 19 May 1961 (1961-05-19) (age 47)
Origin Saffron Walden, Essex, England
Genre(s) Punk
Reggae
Rock
Hip Hop
Occupation(s) Bass guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s) bass guitar
Years active 1978 - present
Label(s) CBS Records
Chainsaw Records
ABC Records
Anagram Records
Wasabi Music Entertainment
Associated acts Epileptics
The Straps
Theatre of Hate
Spear of Destiny
Crazy Pink Revolvers
Boy Boy Nova
Kirk Brandon's 10:51
Plastic Eaters
The Goats
Website stanstammers.com

Stan Stammers (born May 19, 1961, England) is best known as the bass player for British post punk band Theatre of Hate, Spear Of Destiny and present band Plastic Eaters co. founded with Robdaly. In 1999 Stammers and Plastic Eaters gained an artist sponsorship from Adidas. Stan uses Wal basses produced by renowned bass manufacturer Electric Wood Ltd. in High Wycombe, England, he also exclusively uses Ampeg bass amplification.

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[edit] Early life

Stammers grew up in Saffron Walden, Essex and like many from his era he got into punk music by going to see live bands, listening to the radio or buying records and cassettes. From an early period his main influence for playing the bass was Slade's bass player Jimmy Lea, who he cites as an influence today, along with Paul Simonon (The Clash) and Bruce Foxton (The Jam).

[edit] Musical career

The first major band that Stammers joined was The Straps in 1979, followed by legendary British Post Punk band Theatre of Hate in 1980, formed by both Kirk Brandon and Stammers, and managed by Terry Razor.

Before joining Theatre of Hate Stan played for punk band the Epileptics and later The Straps. Stammers turned down an offer by Charlie Harper to join punk band UK Subs to be in Theatre of Hate with Kirk Brandon.

In the two turbulant years that Theatre of Hate was going, they spawned a number of singles and albums, most notably the infamous "Legion" the b-side to the first single "Original Sin", the legendary album "Westworld" produced by Mick Jones of The Clash, and the "Westworld" single which went into no. 40 of the UK charts, qualifying the band for an appearance on Top of the Pops. Stammers' distinctive melodic approach to playing was an important part of the Theatre of Hate sound, which has stuck with him throughout his career.

In January 1983 after the demise of Theatre of Hate Kirk and Stan started Spear Of Destiny. The band would have numerous line up changes until Stan left in 1986. From the onset the band became well known for their live shows, and quickly captured a faithful following.

In the early period that Stan was with the band they released a number of notable singles and albums, these include "The Wheel", "Liberator", "Prisoner of Love", "Come Back", "One Eyed Jacks" and "World Service". On the live set "Mickey" became by far the most popular song with the fans which strangely was never lifted from the album "World Service" as a single! Land of Shame was also another live favourite along with "Once In Her Lifetime", "Liberator", "Young Men", "The Wheel", "I Can See", "Rain Maker" and "Rocket Ship".

In March 1986 Stan took the decision to leave the band to work on his own material and ideas and to start a new band.

In mid 1986 Stan jointly started Crazy Pink Revolvers with guitarist James Adam Bolton and after a few months of writing songs they were joined by Daniel Drummond on vocals, formerly with "Lack of Knowledge".

In January 1987 CPR went into the studio to record their first studio album "First Down" and were joined by Jake Slee on drums and Neil Pyzer on keyboards. "First Down" was released by Chainsaw Records a label set up by Stefan the lead singer of "Living In Texas" who was a good friend of Stan's.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

All material below was co. written by Stan Stammers

1. Kirk Brandon's 10:51 - Stone In The Rain (1995)

2. Theatre of Hate - Retribution (1996)

3. Plastic Eaters - Plastic Eaters EP (1997)

4. Plastic Eaters - Live At The Uptown (2001)

[edit] Singles

All material below was co. written by Stan Stammers

1. Kirk Brandon's 10:51 - Children Of The Damned (1995)

2. Plastic Eaters - Merry X-Mas Everybody (1999)

[edit] Gear set up

Plastic Eaters/The Goats 1996 to 2007 (This is Stan's current equipment used live and in the studio.)

1985 Wal Custom Mach 1 (Black)
1988 Hohner B2 5 string (Black with artwork by Tris)
Epiphone Firebird Red (used for writing songs)
Ampeg SVT lll Pro
Ampeg SVT-15E 1x15 Cabinet
Ampeg SVT-50 Pro Isovent 2x15 and 2x10 Cabinet (R2-D2)
Picato Strings (735LS)
GHS Boomers Bass Strings
Jim Dunlop nylon standard 1mm picks

Boy Boy Nova/Elephant Daze/Theatre of Hate/10:51 1991 to 1994

1985 Wal Custom Mach 1 (Black)
1988 Hohner B2 5 string (Black with artwork by Tris)
Ampeg SVT lll Pro
Ampeg SVT CL
Ampeg SVT-15E 1x15 Cabinet
Ampeg SVT-50 Pro Isovent 2x15 and 2x10 Cabinet (R2-D2)
GHS Boomers Bass Strings
Jim Dunlop nylon standard 1mm picks

Spear Of Destiny/Theatre of Hate 1990 to 1992

1985 Wal Custom Mach 1 (Black)
1964 Fender Precision (Natural)
Fender Bassman 135 (Black Face)
Fender 4x12 Cabinet (Silver Face)
GHS Boomers Bass Strings
Jim Dunlop nylon standard 1mm picks

Spear Of Destiny/Crazy Pink Revolvers - 1983 to 1989

1985 Wal Custom Mach 1 (Black)
1988 Hohner B2 5 string (Black with artwork by Tris)
1964 Fender Precision (Natural)
Gallien-Krueger 400RB
Fender Bassman 135 (Silver Face)
Fender Bassman 135 (Black Face)
Fender 4x12 Cabinet (Silver Face)
Fender 2x15 Cabinet (Black Face)
GHS Boomers Bass Strings
Jim Dunlop nylon standard picks

Theatre of Hate - 1980 to 1982

1966 Rickenbacker 4001 Anniversary (Mapleglo)
Fender Telecaster Bass (Natural Wood - trans bronze/yellow)
Burns Flyte (Silver)
Fender Bassman 135 (Silver Face)
Fender 4x12 Cabinet (Silver Face)
Ampeg SVT
Ampeg 8x10 Cabinet
GHS Boomers Bass Strings
Rotosound Bass Strings

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