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Spies

From: Howth, Dublin

Active: 1978-80

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Bio:

Great pop punk. An essential single. Alex McGrath left just before it was recorded and so Jack Dublin (of Rocky De Valera, Deaf Actor, In Tua Nua and a Howth local) plays bass on both sides. I came across a reference to a second single (probably in the Local Motions column in Hot Press) but before anyone jumps down my throat for spreading misinformation I stress that this single was certainly not released under the Spies name. Did some members continue under another name?

Joey Barry was later in Thee Amazing Colossal Men. Gerry Leonard was later in Above The Thunderclouds, Hinterland and now plays guitar for David Bowie.



Discography

• Thinking About The Sun / Hippy Hangover
7" - Phaeton Records - SPIN 1 - IRL - 1980 - no PS


• various artists - Shake Some Action Vol.3 - UK & Ireland
CD - SSA Records - SSA-003 - Spain - 2001?
See Compilations section for full track listing.


• various artists - The Low Down Kids Companion Volume 2
LP - Low Down Kids - ??? - NL - 200? - rubber stamped cover




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