TV 21

TV21 were a relatively shortlived Edinburgh band of the late '70's/early 80's, named after a comic of the late 60's/early 70's which featured comic strip versions of the Gerry Anderson puppet shows of the time. They only recorded one album but left some of the best, I hesitate to use the term, power pop singles of that period. They split in 1982 after touring with the Rolling Stones! Originally formed in 1979, TV21 released a string of singles and one album, A Thin Red Line. During that time they toured extensively, both in their own right and as support to bands such as The Skids, The Jam, The Moondogs and The Undertones. But by May 1982 the band had grown frustrated at their inability to break through to the next level and decided to quit while they were ahead, immediately after coming offstage supporting The Rolling Stones at Edinburgh Playhouse. And that was the end of that, until October 2005, when out of the blue, they agreed to perform as part of the John Peel Day gigs organised around the country to mark the anniversary of the DJ’s death.Peel had been a huge influence on the band and it seemed entirely appropriate to get together for the event. The gig, at Edinburgh’s Citrus Club, was an unqualified success, if a little rough at the edges, though that was hardly surprising after twenty three years, the introduction of a new drummer and only two rehearsals! Most surprising for the three original band members was simply how much they enjoyed playing again. So, now they’re back and enjoying it more and more, you can check them out HERE.
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POWBEAT RECORDS 1980
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1. PLAYING WITH FIRE
2. SHATTERED BY IT ALL
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