Guana Batz
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Guana Batz | |
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Origin | Feltham, Greater London, England |
Genres | Psychobilly |
Years active | 1982 | –present
Labels | I.D. Records, Big Beat Records |
Members | UK/EUROPE:
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The Guana Batz are an English psychobilly band who formed in 1982 in Feltham, West London, England.[1] The band are most well known for their frequent appearances at the Klub Foot, an early psychobilly club.
History
The original group members were Pip Hancox (
Turner quit the band in May 1987, the hectic touring schedule having grown too much for him, and opted to devote his time to his girlfriend and his construction job. He was replaced by former Get Smart bass player, Jonny Bowler. When Sardi left the band, Bowler switched to upright bass, and John Buck joined the band on drums. Mark Pennington of the Caravans played upright bass for the band after Sam Sardi left and prior to Johnny Bowler switching to bass.
Hancox's Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Pig Dog, was humorously referred to as the band's "fifth member." After being hit by a car, he was replaced by Hancox's new dog, Muttley, who would be featured on four Guana Batz album covers. Although Muttley has died, he reportedly lived to an old age.
The band broke up in 1990,[
In 2001, Turner died from a stroke and, in 2018, Bowler departed from the band.
The band continues to headline major festivals around the world, and have more recently built their US following, with their Stateside line-up featuring Eric Razo (FEAR, Henchmen, Viva Hate) on guitar, Victor Mendez (The Rhythm Shakers) on bass, and Jared Hren on drums.
Discography
Singles
Year | Title | UK Indie Chart Position
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December | 1983 | "You're So Fine" / "Rock 'n' in My Coffin" | No. 19 |
May | 1984 | "The Cave" | No. 6 |
March | 1986 | "See Through" | No. 4 |
July | 1986 | "I'm on Fire" | No. 5 |
May | 1987 | "Rock This Town" | No. 8 |
Albums
Year | Title | UK Indie Chart Position | |
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August | 1985 | Held Down to Vinyl... At Last | No. 1 |
November | 1986 | Loan Sharks | No. 3 |
June | 1987 | Live over London | No. 5 |
March | 1988 | Rough Edges | No. 6 |
1990 | Electra Glide in Blue | ||
1994 | Get Around (demos) | ||
1998 | The Peel Sessions | ||
2000 | Can't Take The Pressure | ||
2001 | The Very Best of The Guana Batz | ||
2017 | Burning Up | ||
April | 2018 | Back to the Jungle |
See also
References
- ^ ISBN 0-85112-939-0.