Intastella
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Also known as | Laugh |
Origin | Manchester, England |
Genres | Alternative rock |
Years active | 1980 – 1989 (as Laugh) 1990 – 1997 (as Intastella) |
Labels | Remorse, Sub Aqua, MCA, Planet-3 |
Past members | Martin Wright Ian Bendelow (Laugh) Martin Mittler Spencer Birtwistle Stella Grundy (Intastella) Lil' Anthony (Intastella) |
Intastella were an English alternative rock band from Manchester, England, who evolved from the earlier band Laugh. They had four top-75 hits in the UK during the 1990s.
History
Laugh was formed in 1980 by graphic designer Tim Gudgeon and medical student Simon Frampton. They wrote all the songs that the band performed in numerous gigs across Manchester and Liverpool until Frampton had to leave in 1984 to complete his medical training (he was to become a GP in Ormskirk).
In 1990 the band parted ways with guitarist Bendelow and discovered singer Stella Grundy and dancer Lil' Anthony, changing their sound to a more dance-oriented style and changing their name to Intastella.
Grundy later emerged with a new band, Stella & the Doggs.
On 30 November 2019, it was announced that Anthony Green (or Little Anthony) had died.[6] On 2 December, radio DJ Marc Riley played People by Intastella as a tribute.[7]
In November 2021, it was announced that guitarist Martin Wright had died.[8]
Discography
Laugh
Albums
- Sensation No. 1 (1988), Sub Aqua
Singles, EPs
- "Take Your Time Yeah!" (1985), Debris (flexi-disc)
- "Take Your Time Yeah!" (1986), Remorse (12")
- "Paul McCartney" (1987), Remorse (7") - UK Indie #44[4]
- "Time To Lose It" (1988), Remorse (7") - UK Indie #19[4]
- "Sensation No.1 EP (1988), Sub Aqua (7"/12")
Intastella
Albums
- Intastella and the Family of People (1991), MCA
- What You Gonna Do (1995), Planet-3
- Nuphonia (1997), Planet-3
- Intastella Overdrive (2002), Castle Music - compilation
Singles, EPs
- "Dream Some Paradise" (1991), MCA - (UK #69)[9]
- "People" (1991), MCA - UK #74[9]
- "Century" (1991), MCA - UK #70[9]
- Drifter EP (1993), Planet-3
- "Point Hope" (1994), Planet-3
- "The Night" (1995), Planet-3 - UK #60[9]
- "Grandmaster" (1996), Planet-3
- "Past" (1996), Planet-3
- "Skyscraper Koolaid" (1997), Planet-3
- "Soon We'll Fly" (1997), Planet-3
References
- ^ "GP appointed to lead Macmillan cancer programme". Westlancashireccg.nhs.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ ISBN 0-86241-913-1, p. 362
- ISBN 0753502313, p. 242
- ^ ISBN 0-9517206-9-4, p. 131
- ^ Laugh at the BBC's Keeping It Peel site, retrieved 22 March 2010
- ^ "'I don't think he will ever be forgotten': The beloved 'star employee' of Hacienda known as Little Ant has passed away". Manchester Evening News. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- ^ "Marc Riley". BBC 6 Music. 2 December 2019.
- ^ Robb, John (30 November 2021). "Martin Wright (Intastella, Laugh) RIP". Louder Than War. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d Intastella, Chart Stats, retrieved 22 March 2010
External links
- Intastella discography at Discogs
- Intastella at IMDb