The Tempest (band)
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The Tempest | |
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| Origin | Liverpool, England |
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| Years active | 1984–1986 |
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| Past members | Mike Sheerin Ian Finney Steve Dolder Lyn Smith Stuart Dunning |
The Tempest were an English pop band from Liverpool, active from 1984 until 1986. The group were signed to Magnet Records for £1.25 million and released four singles and an album, recording with producers Gus Dudgeon, Glenn Tilbrook and Steve Levine.[1] Members included Ian Finney and former Prefab Sprout drummer Steve Dolder.[2] Bass guitarist Stuart Dunning died in January 2024.[3]
Members
- Mike Sheeran – vocals, guitar
- Ian Finney – guitar, backing vocals
- Lyn Smith - backing vocals
- Stuart Dunning – bass, backing vocals (died 2024)
- Steve Dolder – drums
- Jonathan Sumpton - drums
Discography
Singles
- "Always The Same" (7"+10"+12") 1985 (Magnet Records - PEST 1)
- "Bluebelle" (7"+12") 1985 (Magnet Records - PEST 2)
- "Didn't We Have A Nice Time" (7"+12") 1986 (Magnet Records - PEST 3)
- "Lazy Sunday" (7"+12") 1986 (Magnet Records - LAZY 1)
Albums
- The Tempest (12" unreleased in UK/bootleg) - The Tempest 1986 (Magnet Records)
References
- ^ "A Brief Biography - The Tempest (Updated August 2017)". Icfinney.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "The Tempest (2)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Hi Chris, I just wanted to let you and Glenn know that my husband, Stuart Dunning, Bass player with The Tempest has died". Cheryl Dunning on X. Retrieved 17 January 2024.