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Bad Boy (The Adicts song)

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"Bad Boy"
Song

"Bad Boy" is a song by punk band the Adicts, released as a single by Razor Records in May 1983.[1] It was released as a standard black vinyl 7-inch single and also as a 7-inch picture disc with one additional track.[1] The single was the band's biggest hit, reaching No. 75 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 4 on the UK Independent Chart.[1][2] This brought major label interest to the band, which led to their next single being released by the Warner imprint Sire Records.[3] "Bad Boy" was included on the band's next studio album, Smart Alex, while both B-sides originally appeared on Sound of Music.

Track listing

  1. "Bad Boy"
  2. "Shake Rattle Bang Your Head"
  3. "Joker in the Pack" (picture disc only)

Personnel

The Adicts

  • Keith "Monkey" Warren - Vocals
  • Pete "Pete Dee" Davison - Guitar
  • Mel "Spider" Ellis - Bass
  • Michael "Kid Dee" Davison - Drums

References

  1. ^ a b c Strong, Martin C. (1999) The Great Alternative & Indie Discography, Canongate, ISBN 0-86241-913-1, p. 16
  2. ^ Lazell, Barry (1998) Indie Hits 1980-1989, Cherry Red Books, ISBN 0-9517206-9-4, p. 4
  3. ^ "The Adicts". Draven. Archived from the original on 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2012-01-04. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)