Birdland (band)
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Birmingham, England |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock |
| Years active | 1988–1993, 2010 |
| Labels | Lazy Records |
| Past members | Robert Vincent Lizzy Vincent Simon Rogers Neil Hughes |
Birdland were an English rock band, active between 1988 and 1993. They are best known for their widely acclaimed debut single "Hollow Heart", which reached No. 1 on the UK Indie Chart.
History
Birdland were formed in 1988 in
records and toured in the glam rock band Zodiac Motel (1984–1988). The other band members were Simon Rogers (bass) and Neil Hughes (drums).[1]
Birdland's debut
UK Singles Chart (with the video being shown on Top of the Pops). They released their eponymously titled debut album
in 1991.
After the album's release, problems with management and inner band disagreement forced the band to split up. They briefly reunited in 2011 and streamed a new demo.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
Live albums
- 1989: Semi Official Live Album[3]
Singles
- 1989: "Hollow Heart" - UK Singles ChartNo. 70
- 1989: "Paradise" - UK Singles ChartNo. 70
- 1989: "Live"
- 1990: "Sleep With Me" - UK Singles ChartNo. 32
- 1990: "UK Singles ChartNo. 47
- 1991: "Everybody Needs Somebody" - UK Singles Chart No. 44 [3]
References
- ^ ISBN 0-85112-398-8.
- ^ "White Light/White Heat - Birdland Return - Interview". Thevpme.com. 19 July 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
External links
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