The Zeros (English band)

This article is about the English punk rock band. For the American glam punk band formed in 1982, see The Zeros (American glam punk band). For the 1970s punk rock band, see The Zeros (American band).

The Zeros
OriginEngland, United Kingdom
GenresPunk rock
Years active1977–1979, 1988, 2000s-20??
LabelsSmall Wonder Records
ROK Records
Past membersSteve Godfrey
Phil Gaylor
Steve Cotton
Paul Miller
WebsiteThe Zeros (UK) myspace page

The Zeros were one of the early English punk groups, as chronicled in Henrik Poulsen's book 77: The Year of Punk and New Wave.[1][2]

Career

Originally a trio, they were led by Steve Godfrey (guitar/vocals, b.1959, Walthamstow, London), the cousin of Jerry Shirley of Humble Pie. The two other members were Phil Gaylor (drums/vocals) and Steve Cotton (bass/vocals).[3] They released a single called "Hungry" in November 1977 on the Small Wonder Records label.[4][5][6] "Hungry" was No 1 in the NME punk chart. That same month, they recorded four songs, including "Hungry," for BBC Radio 1 with John Peel.[7] Paul Miller (guitar/vocals) joined in early 1978. The same year Hugh Stanley Clark became their manager and re signed the band to "The Label". They released a second single a year later, "What's Wrong with Pop Group".[8][9]

Somewhere in the 2000s, Steve Godfrey created a Myspace page, and posted The Zeros entire discography as well as a series of previously unheard recording sessions and demos.[10]

Discography

7" singles

  • 1977 - "Hungry" b/w "Radio Fun" (Small Wonder Records)
  • 1979 - "What's Wrong with Pop Group" featured on the "What's Wrong with Pop Group" / "Decisions" split single. (ROK Records) (b/w "Decisions" by Action Replay)
  • 2018 - Lost Boys : 1977-1979 (Only Fit For The Bin Records)

See also

References

  1. ^ "A-Z of 1977: Pop's jubilee year - Features, Music - The Independent". Independent.co.uk. 4 December 2008. Archived from the original on 4 December 2008. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  2. ^ "'77 a suitably chaotic read | Georgia Straight Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly". Straight.com. 1 November 2006. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  3. ^ "THE ZEROS (UK) - History and Pictures / Mod Revival 1979 / Power Pop / Punk Rock". 4 March 2016. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  4. ^ "The Zeros (2) - Hungry / Radio Fun". Discogs.com. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  5. ^ "The Zeros [UK] - Hungry / Radio Fun - Small Wonder - UK - SMALL 2". 45cat.com. 4 November 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  6. ^ Gimarc, George (1 June 2005). Punk Diary: The Ultimate Trainspotter's Guide to Underground Rock, 1970-1982. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 101. ISBN 9780879308483 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ Thompson, Dave (1 June 2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 31. ISBN 9780879306076 – via Google Books.
  8. ^ "Zeros* / Action Replay (2) - What's Wrong With Pop Group / Decisions". Discogs.com. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  9. ^ "Zeros - What's Wrong With Pop Group / Decisions - Rok - UK - ROK XV / XVI". 45cat.com. 4 March 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  10. ^ "The Zeros UK | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved 1 June 2020.


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