Скачать или смотреть The Dodgems - Lord Lucan Is Missing {1979}

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"One of the defining tracks from the late 1970s in my view" - John Peel.

The Dodgems were a Brighton band from the late Seventies, best known for their song "Lord Lucan Is Missing".

The group was formed in 1978 by Gary Turner (bass, lead vocals), Doug Potter (guitar, vocals) and Charlie Zuber (drums). All had previously gigged in a local four-piece called Jet-Slag, but the impact of punk called for a change of name and direction and the Dodgems were born. In late 1978 the trio recorded four tracks for Brighton-based Attrix Records. Two of these - "I Don't Care" and "Lord Lucan Is Missing" - were issued on the compilation LP "Vaultage 78 - Two Sides of Brighton", a release showcasing local talent.

With John Peel giving "Lord Lucan Is Missing" plenty of airplay, the group recruited a keyboard player in Paul Birchall and in September 1979 recorded a session for the program. Towards the end of the year, Attrix released their debut single, "Science Fiction (Baby You're So)". In 1980 "Lord Lucan Is Missing" was re-recorded with Jonathan King at the production controls, and issued on a 7" by Criminal Records. This reached #2 in the NME's Independent charts. Although more recordings were made for Criminal during 1980, the label went out of business before any further releases were made.

The group disbanded in 1981 following the collapse of Criminal Records and the loss of drummer Zuber, who emigrated.

ONE Peel Session:

1. Recorded: 1979-09-17. First broadcast: 24 September 1979. Repeated: 01 November 1979, 18 December 1979.

Muscle Beach / Gotta Give It Up / Lord Lucan Is Missing / Science Fiction (Baby You're So)