Modern Eon
| Modern Eon | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Liverpool, UK |
| Genres | Post-punk, new wave |
| Years active | 1978–1982 |
| Labels | Dindisc |
| Associated acts | Apollo 440, Dead or Alive |
| Past members |
Alix Plain Danny Hampson Bob Wakelin Tim Lever Cliff Hewitt Ged Allen Joey McKechnie |
Modern Eon was a British post-punk/new wave band, formed in Liverpool, England in 1978. They released one album, Fiction Tales, on the independent UK label Dindisc in 1981.[1]
History
The band, originally called Luglo Slugs, was founded by guitarist/vocalist Alix Plain (real name Alex Johnson) and bassist Danny Hampson.[2] After two more name changes, the band (joined by guitarist Ged Allen and drummer Joey McKechnie) decided on the name Modern Eon and released their first recording ("Benched Down/70s Sixties") in late 1978 on the compilation album Street to Street: A Liverpool Album.
After one self-released EP, Pieces, released on Eon Records in 1979, they recorded the single "Euthenics" for Inevitable Records in 1980.[2] Allen and McKechnie left the band in 1980, prior to the recording of their debut album, and were replaced by Bob Wakelin (strings/vocals/percussion) and Tim Lever (guitars/saxophone), with Cliff Hewitt (drums) joining shortly thereafter.[3]
In early 1981, a rerecorded version of "Euthenics" was released as a single on Dindisc followed by two more singles, "Child's Play" and "Mechanic". Fiction Tales was released in mid-1981 to much critical acclaim.[4][5] After a tour was arranged that year, drummer Hewitt critically injured his wrist, forcing them to go on tour using Hewitt's drum playing on a tape machine. Modern Eon dissolved by the end of 1981 while working on demos for a second album, which was never released.[6][7]
Lever later played with Dead or Alive, while Hewitt was a member of Apollo 440.
Discography[8][9]
Albums
- 1981: Fiction Tales - #65 UK[10]
Singles and EPs
- 1979: Pieces - 7" EP (Eon)
- 1980: "Euthenics"/"Waiting for the Cavalry" - 7" single (Inevitable)
- 1981: "Euthenics"/"Cardinal Signs" - 7" single (Dindisc)
- 1981: "Child's Play"/"Visionary" - 7" single (Dindisc)
- 1981: "Mechanic"/"Splash!" - 7" single (Dindisc)
Compilation appearances
- 1979: "Benched Down/70s Sixties" - Street to Street: A Liverpool Album (Open Eye Records)
References
- ↑ Modern Eon biography
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Strong, Martin Charles (2003). The Great Indie Discography (2nd ed.). Edinburgh: Canongate Books. ISBN 978-1-84195-335-9.
- ↑ Band members
- ↑ Robbins, Ira A (1983). The Trouser Press guide to new wave records. C. Scribner's Sons. p. 192. ISBN 0-684-17943-1.
- ↑ Griffin, John (5 September 1981). "Dylan's Latest 'Shot' Misses Creative Mark". The Gazette. p. 105. Retrieved 4 November 1981.
- ↑ Allmusic biography
- ↑ Official MySpace
- ↑ Allmusic discography
- ↑ Detailed discography
- ↑ "MODERN EON | Artist". Official Charts. 1981-06-13. Retrieved 2013-09-06.