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The Bleach Boys
OriginHitchin, United Kingdom
GenresPunk
Years active1976–present
LabelsZombie International
MembersMatt - Vocals
Rocket - Guitar
Mark - Drums
Phnuff - Bass & Vocals
JP - Long time roadie & fixer
Past membersFrankenstein
Aidie
Jimmy Jesus
Tony Nuke
Gez Nuke
Sean (Beanie)
Rob
Websitehttp://www.thebleachboys.co.uk

The Bleach Boys are a punk rock band originally from Hitchin in Hertfordshire who have been playing together since 1976.[1]

Originally known as the Fur Coughs, the group's first gig was in 1976 supporting Ultravox at Hitchin College (now known as North Herts College). Their new name was given to them by the philosopher Simon Critchley, and is a play on The Beach Boys. Over the years, the band have released a series of records including in 1977 their 7 inch single "Chloroform", which was featured in Record Collector as one of the most collectable punk singles. Recent releases have been all on CD, the latest being We've Got the Bomb released on their own Zombie International label.

The most recent change in line up saw Rob Hague ex of S*M*A*S*H leaving to be replaced by Mark who became the 9th drummer to be used by the Bleach Boys.

The band played the Rebellion Festival at Blackpool, England, in 2010 and 2011 and earlier in 2011, recorded a new two track CD single with Andy Davis, who was responsible for their first CD. This was released in December 2011 and features the new songs Guantanamo Baby and Deathlist 2. The band are to return to Rebellion in 2016; the festival's 20th year.


On July 9, 2010 the band played the ROTW festival in the their hometown of Hitchin. The irony being that after 34 years of existence, they were on the "BBC Introducing" stage. Subsequently, a live recording of Gauntanamo Baby from the event was broadcast on BBC Three Counties Radio

The bands latest recording is a split vinyl single on No Front Teeth Records [1] featuring Guantanamo Baby and Deathlist.

Discography

  • "Chloroform" / "You've Got Nothing" - 7 inch single (1978)
  • "Stocking Clad" - 12 inch single (1982)
  • "Children of Wallyworld Go Wild for Kicks" - Cassette (1983)
  • 4 Cyclists of the Apocalypse CD (1987)
  • "The Bicycle Song" - 7 inch single (1992)
  • Taking the O out of Country CD (2002)
  • Brain Plug Ins Spaghetti - CD compilation (2004)
  • We've Got the Bomb CD (2009)
  • Guantanamo Baby/Deathlist 2 CD single (2011)
  • Guantanamo Baby/Deathlist 2 Split Vinyl single (2014)

References

  1. ^ An interview with Phnuff of the Bleach Boys
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