| Y Cyrff | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Llanrwst, Wales |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 1983–1992 |
| Labels | Recordiau Anhrefn, Sain, Ankst, Rasal Cyf. |
| Associated acts | Catatonia, Sherbet Antlers, Y Ffyrc, Yr Anhrefn, H3 |
| Website | ycyrff.co.uk |
| Past members | |
| Mark Roberts, Paul Jones, Barry Cawley, Dylan Hughes, Mark Kendall | |
Y Cyrff (1984–1992) were a popular Welsh language indie band in the 1980s. They came from Llanrwst, Conwy, and their line-up included Mark Roberts (vocals and guitar), Barry Cawley (guitar), Paul Jones (bass) and Dylan Hughes (drums).[1] Dylan left to join Welsh punks Yr Anhrefn and Mark Kendall took Dylan's place.[2] One of their popular songs is Cymru, Lloegr a Llanrwst (Wales, England and Llanrwst).[3] Television appearances include: Stid, Roc Rol Te and Heno Heno Heno. They performed at the Llanrwst Eisteddfod in 1989.
After Y Cyrff split up, Mark Roberts and Paul Jones went on to form Catatonia.[4] They currently play in a band called Y Ffyrc (The Forks), an anagram of Y Cyrff.[2]
Y Cyrff, translated into English means "The Bodies".
Barry Cawley, who later worked as a guitar technician with Catatonia, was killed in 2000 when his bike was hit by a car near Llanrwst.[5]
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