The Deadbeats were formed in London in the early 1980's and were the brainchild of US born singer and songwriter Suzy May. Influenced by a mix of Rockabilly, 60's Soul, Country and greasy British Rock & Roll the core line up of the band was Suzy, Tony Berrington on guitar and Kevin Green on bass. Tony and Kevin hailed from Nottingham where they had played together in various groups since their school days. In London the group frequented the rocking scene based around Dingwalls Night Club and the Hope & Anchor. A number of drummers occupied the drum stool including Parker, Keith (from the Darts) and Gary Long (Tenpole Tudor). Finally Mark Robertson (ex Meteors) was recruited. The band recorded an independent single "Crazy Hound Dog/Crazy when I hear that Beat" with their management company at the time - Blackhill. Gary played drums on the A side, Parker on the B side.
1 - Tues - 08/09/1981 - The Moonlight Club, Hampstead, London + Buzz.
2 - Dingwalls, Camden, London - early 82
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| Tony, Suzy, Parker and Kevin |
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| Back Cover |
Parker Semmens leaves the band and Mark Robertson joins around this time
3 - Wed - 28/04/1982 - The Greyhound, Fulham, London + True Life Confessions.
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| Courtesy Pete Cole |
4 - Sun - 09/05/1982 - Hope & Anchor, Islington, London
6 - Tues - 15/06/1982 - Hope & Anchor, Islington, London
7 - Thurs - 01/07/1982 - Hope & Anchor, Islington, London
8 - Fri - 09/03/1984 - Gibus, Paris, France (1st night)
12 - Fri - 01/06/1985 - Gibus, Paris, France.(2nd night)
Gibus photos © Franck
On Tar Beach released in 1985 on New Rose Records from France.
13 - Thurs - 11/07/1985 - Dingwalls, Camden + Jake Burns & The Big Wheel.
disbanded 1986
5 - Tues - 01/06/1982 - Hope & Anchor, Islington, London.
6 - Tues - 15/06/1982 - Hope & Anchor, Islington, London
7 - Thurs - 01/07/1982 - Hope & Anchor, Islington, London
8 - Fri - 09/03/1984 - Gibus, Paris, France (1st night)
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| Gibus - March 1984 |
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| Gibus - March 1984 |
9 - Sat - 10/03/1984 - Gibus, Paris, France (2nd night)
Don't Let The Hope Close Down - Compilation LP released in 1984
Deadbeats have one track included 'Crazy When I Hear That Beat'.
Deadbeats have one track included 'Crazy When I Hear That Beat'.
10 - Sat 13/10/1984 - Hope & Anchor, Islington, London
11 - Thurs - 31/05/1985 - Gibus, Paris, France (1st night)
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| Set list - Gibus May 1985 |
Gibus photos © Franck
On Tar Beach released in 1985 on New Rose Records from France.
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| On Tar Beach - Red Rose LP - 1985 |
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| 45 RPM - New Girl / Crazy When I Hear That Beat - 1985 |
13 - Thurs - 11/07/1985 - Dingwalls, Camden + Jake Burns & The Big Wheel.
14 - Sat 13/07/1985 - Dingwalls, Camden 'Alt "Live Aid" benefit + Restless, Guana Batz + many more! (see flyer above)
15 - Thurs - 08/08/1985 - Dingwalls, Camden - + Restless
16 - Wed - 30/10/1985 - Le Grand Rex Club, Paris, France
17 - Mon - 04/11/1985 - Le Vauban Hotel, Vauban, France.
Photos © Olivier Polard
18 - Fri 29/11/1985 - Dingwalls, Camden, London + Ruefrex
16 - Wed - 30/10/1985 - Le Grand Rex Club, Paris, France
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| Le Grand Rex, Paris 30/10/1985 |
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| Le Grand Rex, Paris 30/10/1985 |
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| After show party - Le Grand Rex (Mark's Birthday) |
17 - Mon - 04/11/1985 - Le Vauban Hotel, Vauban, France.
Photos © Olivier Polard
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| Suzy May - 04/11/1985 |
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| Kev Green - 04/11/1985 |
18 - Fri 29/11/1985 - Dingwalls, Camden, London + Ruefrex
Key Club, London 1985
Chez Paulette, Toul, France 1985
Heartbreak Hotel, Sete, France 1985
Chez Paulette, Toul, France 1985
Heartbreak Hotel, Sete, France 1985
19 - Fri 18/04/1986 - Dingwalls, London + Carlene Carter.
disbanded 1986
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