Now back together and have released two new albums on damaged goods records since 2015. Mar 04, 2014 formed in 1974 by a group of school friends from croydon, johnny moped were the band fronted by, and named after the enigmatic paul halford aka johnny moped. Listen to dj moped soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 15 tracks. While the search for xerxes, released in 1991, was more of a homestudio project rather than a proper johnny moped album, the new album is the true followup to cycledelic, full of great songs, loads of energy and solid performances. Cycledelic plus the singles, an album by johnny moped on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Watch basically, johnny moped english subtitles online.
By 1977 the group found themselves at the heart of the burgeoning punk scene in london and for a brief. Early in the music documentary basically, johnny moped, punk icon and pop ironist captain sensible recounts the first gig by his first band, something called genetic breakdown, at a festival in a park in their home south london borough of croydon. The group were set up but the frontman, one paul halford, was nowhere to be found. Starring punk rock stalwarts chrissie hynde, captain sensible and shane macgowan, a trailer to a forthcoming documentary entitled basically, johnny moped has emerged, and if the final product proves half as entertaining as the 1. Johnny moped cycledelic 1978, gatefold sleeve, vinyl. Cycledelic does, in fact, reveal mr halfords somewhat progressive rock roots on tunes such as 3dtime as indeed does the interlude, post apocalyptic love song, on cool baby, the toads wonderful guitar solo on maniac and the lyric i used to be a hippy but ive always been a rebel on make trouble. Johnny moped are an english punk rock group formed in south london in the mid1970s, who once had chrissie hynde later of the pretenders and. By 1977 the group found themselves at the heart of the burgeoning punk scene in london and for a brief moment even looked like contenders. So its fitting that cycledelic, the lone fulllength album from johnny moped which in the grand tradition of alice cooper was the name of both the band and its lead singer, is certainly one of the more curious albums to emerge from the first wave of u.
Watch basically, johnny moped online vimeo on demand. Made with wit and affection by fred burn s, captain sensibles son, the doc is a winning sidelong glance at the punk explosion staked to johnnys eccentric charm and the bands unlikely rise. On the inside sleeve to johnny mopeds debut lp, cycledelic chiswick wik 8 1978, is the legendary johnny moped family tree. Croydon, london jan 7478 originally called genetic breakdown 7274 official pre79 releases. Formed in 1974 by a group of school friends from croydon, johnny moped were the band fronted by, and named after, the enigmatic paul halford aka johnny moped. Interview by bones, july 2012 johnny moped were one of the pioneering punk bands that played in the first few months of the burgeoning new music scene of the late 70s. Old market store all discs classified as good will play perfectly and come with the original liner notes. Formed by a group of school friends from croydon, johnny moped were the band fronted by, and named after the enigmatic paul halford aka johnny moped. In jon savages definitive chronicle of british punk englands dreaming, he describes johnny moped as one of natures loons, and seemingly every chronicle of his short career in music refers to the mans fabled eccentricity. So its fitting that cycledelic, the lone fulllength album from johnny moped which in the grand tradition of alice cooper was the name of both the band. Ok, but there is a reason johnny moped is not punks most famous.
Incendiary device, no one, darling, lets have another baby, panic button, catatonic. Formed in 1974 by a group of school friends from croydon, johnny moped were the band fronted by, and named after the enigmatic paul halford aka johnny moped. Johnny moped became one of the pioneering punk bands that played live in the first few months of londons nowlegendary roxy club. Formed in croydon in mid 1976, the band were present at uk punks birth. Johny moped 3d time some kind of a psychedelic punkrock, isnt it. Johnny moped are an english punk rock group formed in south london in the mid1970s, who once had chrissie hynde later of the pretenders and captain sensible later of the damned as members. A real cool baby, closely followed by a reissue of their 1978 classic cycledelic.
It had been a bummer to record because by this stage, johnny was practically under house arrest after the groups van had run over brendas mother causing her to finally loose patience with whole scenario. A cover of eddie cochrans song, first track on the bside of their single darling, lets have another baby from 1978. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. You can find the list of johnny moped tour dates here. So its fitting that cycledelic, the lone fulllength album from johnny moped which in the grand tradition of alice cooper was the name of both the band and its lead. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from johnny moped at the discogs marketplace. Stream tracks and playlists from dj moped on your desktop or mobile device. The johnny moped bands profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. It sounds like an album that they really enjoyed making and their enthusiasm is totally. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates uk november 20. Johnny moped cycledelic first press 1978 uk lp from the legendary croydon band on the chiswick label featuring 12tracks if you can find the mystery track.
Cycledelic does, in fact, reveal mr halfords somewhat progressive rock roots on tunes such as 3dtime as indeed does the interlude, post apocalyptic love song, on cool baby, the toads wonderful guitar solo on maniac and the lyric i used to be a. Oct 09, 2016 71 videos play all top tracks johnny moped johnny moped topic the vibrators baby baby original version duration. Johnny moped had all three ingredients necessary for maximum rock n roll. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. They played two gigs in february 1977, one supporting eater and one backing the damned.
Firefox developer edition, firefox beta firefox nightly. Jul 24, 2009 best rock songs vietnam war music best rock music of all time 60s and 70s rock playlist duration. Johnny mopeds aforementioned debut lp, cycledelic, was eventually released in april 1978. A funny and often moving account of one of uk musics great lost treasures. Legendary first wave punk n roll band from croydon. Powered by ebay turbo lister the free listing tool.
Best rock songs vietnam war music best rock music of all time 60s and 70s rock playlist duration. Jun 20, 20 but basically, johnny moped is no bittersweet wallow in what might have been although it does have a tinge of melancholy and personal tragedy. Cycledelic plus the singles by johnny moped on spotify. Oct 02, 20 press play on your download of basically, johnny moped and theres shane in 1977, all selfconscious sneer and spitspattered shirt up front at the roxy, pogoing in approximate time to the mopeds. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Although they never went on to any great critical acclaim, they shared the stage with many of the bands that were to change the face of the british music scene forever. Johnny moped were custom made for the punk movement. Cycledelic plus the singles, an album by johnny moped on spotify. Moped was a clumsy singer even by the standards of early british punk, given to.
The jewel case may have been replaced and is not damaged. Initially calling themselves johnny moped and the 5 arrogant superstars, by august they. Johnny moped were a mid1970s english punk rock group from south london, who once had chrissie hynde and captain sensible within their ranks. Formed in croydon in may 1974, the band were a protopunk band. Johnny mopeds era ended all too abruptly when his missus wouldnt let him go out and play with his mates anymore, but well always have cycledelic handily preserved in its entirety in this new super duper hip pocket edition to fight their corner in the battleground that was, is and forever will be punk rock.