The Flying Hendersons

The Flying Hendersons were an English indie rock band that formed in Hyde Park, Leeds in 1987, prior to this they were for a short time known as Budda Budda and played one live gig under this name at the Tartan Bar, Leeds University, supporting the Snap Dragons in late 1986. By early 1987 despite achieving some success and a small cult following as Budda Budda, the band changed their name to 'The Flying Hendersons'. They performed only a handful of live concerts, spending most of their time in the studio. In early 1988, they played their last gig at the Infamous Assylum Club, Manchester and then disbanded. Their only recording that survived from the Nyrex studio sessions in Manchester was the non released single Scam Man/Electric Hands which to this date has never been officially released into the public domain. in 1989 Jules and Steve linked up with Leeds band The Kennedy Pill, who released their only single, Beside the Sea, before disappearing into obscurity. Jules then went on to complete his degree, whilst Steve continued to concentrate and develop his career as an industry respected sound engineer. Bill moved to Manchester and then later, left the UK to live overseas in Russia and the Middle East. Meanwhile Graham went and pursued a teaching career. The bands influences were extremely varied however there was some leaning towards the Leeds Gothic rock scene at the time, with such bands as The Sisters of Mercy, The March Violets providing a source of inspiration for the lyrics and style especially in the early days of the band. The Flying Hendersons are contemplating a comeback gig in 2012 to mark their 25th anniversary.

Original Line up 1986-88

Nynex Recordings 1986-7 (Studio)

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