The Merton Parkas

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The Merton Parkas were a mod revival band formed in the Merton area of south London in the mid-1970s by Danny Talbot (vocals & guitar), Mick Talbot (keyboards), Neil Hurrell (bass), and Simon Smith (drums). They signed with the independent record label Beggars Banquet Records. They had a few moderately successful singles, such as: "You Need Wheels", "Plastic Smile", "Give It To Me Now" and "Put Me In The Picture". They also released one LP, Face In The Crowd. After the group disbanded in 1980, Mick Talbot went on to play with Dexy's Midnight Runners, The Bureau, and Style Council.