The Flying Padovanis
| The Flying Padovanis | |
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| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Punk rock, instrumental |
| Years active | 1980–1987, 2007–present |
| Labels | Sky Dog, Razor, Diesel Motor Records |
| Associated acts | The Police, U.K. Subs, Glen Matlock, Johnny Thunders |
| Website | Profile.myspace.com |
| Members | |
| Henry Padovani Paul Slack Chris Musto |
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| Past members | |
| Val Haller James Eller Glen Matlock |
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The Flying Padovanis are an instrumental band, originally formed in the 1980s, but initially disbanded in 1984. In 2007, they reformed with worldiwde touring commitments, and a compilation album entitled Three For Trouble. This consisted of instrumentals from previous albums, and a DVD consisting of vintage concert footage and current interviews. The band now plays regularly dates in London or Paris and are working on their next album.
[edit] Members
Present members include the original guitarist from The Police, Henry Padovani; Paul Slack (U.K. Subs, Monica and the Explosion); and Chris Musto. In July 1981, the British music magazine, NME, reported that the Flying Padovanis were playing at London's Moonlight Club.[1] Musto had played with the late Johnny Thunders for four years until his death in 1991, and made two albums with Glen Matlock as part of The Philistines, as well as playing with Joe Strummer on the soundtrack to Sid and Nancy.
[edit] Discography
| Album | Label |
|---|---|
| Font L'Enfer | Razor |
| They Call Them Crazy | Sky Dog |
| Three For Trouble | Diesel Motor Records |
[edit] References
- ^ Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 356. CN 5585.
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