Chelsea (band)

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Chelsea
Origin London, England
Genre(s) Punk rock
Years active 1976 -
Label(s) Step Forward, IRS, Captain Oi! TKO Records
Associated acts Generation X
Website http://www.chelseapunkband.com/
Members
Gene October
James Stevenson
Chris Bashford
Tony Barber

Chelsea are an English punk rock band, formed in London in 1976.

The original line-up was front-man Gene October, Billy Idol (guitar), Tony James (bass) and John Towe (drums, who had come from London SS along with James).

After a few gigs, the other three left October to form Generation X. October then recruited Carey Fortune (drums), Martin Stacy (guitar) and Bob Jessie (bass), with the last two soon replaced by Henry Daze and James Stevenson (who later joined Generation X). This rapid turnover of band-members was characteristic throughout Chelsea's existence, with October the only constant presence.

Their first single, "Right To Work", dealing with unemployment, was their most popular song. After spending 1977-78 touring in the UK and overseas, they released their first LP, Chelsea, in 1979. Their second LP, Alternative Hits, was released in 1980. At this time the band split and Gene put together a new lineup, including guitarist Nic Austin, which recorded the critically acclaimed album Evacuate. Gene October put out albums sporadically with various lineups throughout the 80s and 90s, including Rock Off, The Alternative and Traitors Gate. In 1999 the lineup from the first album reformed for the infamous "Social Chaos Tour" across North America. The live album Metallic F.O. was recorded at CBGBs in New Your during this tour. The band released their latest studio album, Faster, Cheaper and Better Looking in 2005, their first in over 25 years with original members James Stevenson, guitarist, and drummer Chris Basford. The album was released in the US on TKO in February 2007. They continue to record and tour.

Contents

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • Chelsea (1979)
  • Alternative Hits (1980)
  • Evacuate (1982)
  • Original Sinners (1985)
  • Rocks Off (1986)
  • Underwraps (1989)
  • The Alternative (1993)
  • Traitors Gate (1994)
  • Metallic F.O.: Live (2002)
  • Faster, Cheaper and Better Looking (2005)


[edit] Compilations

  • 1981 - I.R.S. Greatest Hits Vols. 2 & 3
  • 1997 - Fools and Soldiers
  • 2000 - Punk Rock Rarities
  • 2000 - The Punk Singles Collection 1977-82
  • 2001 - BBC Punk Sessions
  • 2005 - Urban Kids: A Punk Rock Anthology

[edit] 7-Inches

  • 1977 - High Rise Living - No Admission
  • 1977 - Right to Work - The Loner
  • 1979 - Urban Kids - No Flowers
  • 1980 - No Escape - Decide
  • 1980 - No Ones's Coming Outside - What Would You Do
  • 1980 - Look at the Outside - Don't Get Me Wrong
  • 1981 - Evacuate - New Era
  • 1981 - Freemans - ID Parade
  • 1981 - Rockin' Horse - Years Away
  • 1982 - Stand Out - Last Drink
  • 1982 - War Across the Nation - High Rise Living
  • 2007 - Sod the War - Mr. Ferry's Son - Home

[edit] Live

  • 1978 - Live At The Music Machine
  • 1981 - Norwich UK
  • 1983 - Live and Well
  • 2005 - Live & Loud

[edit] External links


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