The Decorators
| The Decorators | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Acton, London, England |
| Genres | Post punk |
| Years active | 1980–1984 |
| Labels | New Hormones, Red, Red Flame |
| Past members |
Michael Bevan Johnny Gilani Steve Sandor Joe Sax Allan Boroughs Pete Saunders |
The Decorators were a post-punk band from Acton, London, England, formed in 1980. They released two albums before splitting up in 1984.
The initial line-up of the band was Michael Bevan (vocals, guitar), Johnny Gilani (guitar), Steve Sandor (bass), Joe Sax (saxophone), and Allan Boroughs (drums).[1] They moved to a communal residence in London and released a couple of singles before attracting interest from Island Records, a deal falling through when Island's Andrew Lauder moved on to Demon Records.[1] The band instead signed to Red Flame Records, and expanded to a six-piece with the addition of keyboard player Pete Saunders, fresh from Dexys Midnight Runners.[1] After the "Strange One" single in June 1982, they released their debut album, Tablets, the following month, released by Virgin Records in France. This was followed in late 1983 with a second set, Rebel Songs.[1] The band split up in 1984.
Discography
Singles
- "Twilight View" (1980) New Hormones (UK Indie No. 46)[2]
- "Pendulum and Swinge" (1981) Red
- "Strange One" (1982) Red
- "Teenage Head"(12") (1984) Virgin France
Albums
- Tablets (1982) Red Flame/Virgin
- Rebel Songs (1983) Red Flame/Virgin (UK Indie No. 15)[2]