The Redskins

This article is about the British band. For other uses, see Redskins (disambiguation).
The Redskins
Origin York, England
Genres Punk rock, soul, rockabilly, pop
Years active 1982–1986
Labels Decca, London, PolyGram
Past members Chris Dean
Martin Hewes
Nick King
Paul Hookham
Lloyd Dwyer
Steve Nicol
Kevin Robinson
Trevor Edwards
Ray Carless

The Redskins were a 1980s English band, notable for their left-wing politics and catchy, danceable songs. Their music combined influences from soul, rockabilly, pop and punk rock.[1][2][3]

History

The band formed in York, England in 1982 (from the ashes of punk band No Swastikas), with Chris Dean (vocals/guitar), Martin Hewes (bass/backing vocals) and Nick King (drums).[4] Chris Dean wrote for NME magazine under the name X. Moore. Dean and Hewes were members of the Socialist Workers Party. The band members wore skinhead clothing styles and helped inspire the redskin movement.

The band released their first single, "Lev Bronstein", on the CNT record label in 1982.[5] They released one more single, "Lean On Me", on CNT before signing to London Records.[6] On 10 June 1984, a group of white power skinheads attacked the band and their audience during a performance at the free GLC-sponsored Jobs for a Change festival at Jubilee Gardens, South Bank.[7][8] In November 1984, an appearance on Channel 4's The Tube saw accusations of censorship after the band invited a striking miner on stage to deliver a speech during their performance, and his microphone connection was allegedly cut.[9]

King was replaced in 1985 by Paul Hookham, although for the recording of the band's first EMI/Decca single "Bring it Down", Style Council drummer Steve White was brought in to perform. Shortly afterwards, Hookham took over full-time drum duties. Their next single, "Kick Over The Statues", was rush-released on an independent label with an uncredited sleeve after London/Decca rejected its release as a benefit for the anti-apartheid movement.[10][11] The band released one full album, Neither Washington Nor Moscow, and two final singles before splitting at the end of 1986.[12]

Members

Discography

Albums

Singles and EPs

References

  1. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/redskins-mn0000388868
  2. ↑ http://www.redskins.co.uk
  3. ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20060417130801/http://www.geocities.com/neither_washington_nor_moscow1/aflame.html
  4. ↑ http://www.geocities.ws/neither_washington_nor_moscow/undertheskin.html
  5. ↑ http://socialistworker.org/2010/05/27/struggling-for-soul-cialism
  6. ↑ http://www.afinelung.com/?p=1420
  7. ↑ http://www.sozialismus-von-unten.de/archiv/text/redskins.htm
  8. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25142557
  9. ↑ http://www.geocities.ws/neither_washington_nor_moscow/normanstrike.html
  10. ↑ http://www.45cat.com/record/ad6-2
  11. ↑ http://www.redskins.co.uk/
  12. ↑ http://img73.exs.cx/img73/2846/neitherwashingtonreview.jpg
  13. ↑ The Redskins - Neither Washington Nor Moscow (Vinyl, LP, Album) at Discogs. Discogs.com (2012-10-29). Retrieved on 2012-12-24.
  14. ↑ Redskins - Neither Washington Nor Moscow (CD, Album) at Discogs. Discogs.com (2012-10-29). Retrieved on 2012-12-24.
  15. ↑ http://socialistworker.org/2010/05/27/struggling-for-soul-cialism
  16. ↑ http://soundsxp.com/artman2/publish/albums/Redskins_-_Epilogue_review.shtml
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