The Inmates
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The Inmates are a British garage rock/pub rock band, formed after the split up of The Flying Tigers in 1977.[1] In the early 1980s, they had a medium sized international hit with a cover of The Standells' "Dirty Water", and a UK Top 40 hit with "The Walk".[2] "Dirty Water" reached #51 in the United States in January 1980.[3]
Around 1981, the lead singer Bill Hurley became ill following a breakdown, and his place was taken for some time by Barrie Masters, who had recently split with Eddie and the Hot Rods. The Inmates continued to record and tour with Masters until he decided to reform the Hot Rods, and Hurley was well enough to return to fronting the Inmates.
In 1987, The Inmates recorded Meet The Beatles, a live album of Beatles' cover version songs. It was re-released on CD with bonus cuts including a live version of "Dirty Water".
One of The Inmates' songs, "So Much in Love" (written by Jagger/Richards), was covered by The Lonely Boys in the mid 1990s.
As of 2007, The Inmates are still working and touring, especially in continental Europe. After thirty years, they still have four of the original five band members, and continue to play both original songs and covers.
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[edit] Line-up
- Bill Hurley - vocals
- Peter Gunn - guitar
- Tony Oliver - guitar
- Ben Donnelly - bass
- Eddie Edwards - drums
Former members
- Jim Russell - drums
- Paul Turner - drums
- Barrie Masters - vocals
[edit] Discography
- First Offence 1979 US #40[4]
- Shot In The Dark 1980 US #206[5]
- Heatwave In Alaska 1981
- True Live Stories 1984
- Five 1985
- Meet The Beatles 1987
- Fast Forward 1989
- Inside Out 1991
- Wanted 1993
- Silverio 1997
- Heat Of The Night (Live) 2003
[edit] References
- ^ Wreckless Eric Radio Show, 10/6/2009
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 269. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Allmusic.com
- ^ Allmusic discography
- ^ Allmusic discography
[edit] External links
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