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The Wendys are a Scottish alternative indie rock band that were part of the Madchester music scene and were signed to the Factory Records music label by Tony Wilson. They were formed in Edinburgh by John Renton (vocals), Ian White (guitar), Johnny MacArthur (drums), and Arthur Renton (bass).
[edit] History
The Wendys were the second Scottish band to be signed to Factory Records, after The Wake. After the group opened for the Happy Mondays, Shaun Ryder's father suggested that they send in a demo tape.[1] After they were signed to the label, Phil Saxe acted as their manager. Having felt at odds with the contemporary Scottish music scene, the Wendys found a common spirit among the Factory Records roster, saying they shared similar influences as their labelmates but still wanted to be known as their own distinct band.[2] Although they enjoyed critical acclaim with the release of their debut album Gobbledygook in 1991 (produced by Ian Broudie), they did not achieve the widespread popularity of labelmates such as New Order or the Stone Roses. The timing of their album's release directly preceded the demise of the label, also hurting their chances at success. Following a long hiatus, the group released their second album Sixfootwingspan in 1999.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year |
Album |
| 1991 |
Gobbledygook (FAC 285) |
| 1999 |
I Instruct (EP) (FAC 337) |
| 1999 |
Sixfootwingspan |
[edit] Singles
| Year |
Single |
| 1990 |
More Than Enough (FAC 280) |
| 1991 |
The Sun's Going to Shine for Me Soon (FAC 289) |
| 1991 |
Pulling My Fingers Off (FAC 297) |
[edit] References
- Anderson, Penny. "Kilt Your Idols", NME, 1990-10-27. Retrieved on 2007-09-29.
- Dalton, Stephen. "Where Gleneagles Dare", NME, 1991-05-04. Retrieved on 2007-09-29.
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