About Etc. Etc.
Etc. Etc. were formed in Belfast in 1980 by ex The Tearjerkers Paul Maxwell (vocals) and Paul MIlwaine (Guitar). Greg Lindsay (drums) was also an ex Tearjerker having played a few live dates with the band towards the end of their existence. Joe Sharpe (bass); Joe had previously played in Blue Steam and Big Self. Stephen Millaghan completed the line up (keyboards). The band cited their influences as Ultravox! & The Cure.
The band’s debut recording was a four track demo tape recorded at Downtown Radio studios in Newtownards on14th October 1980. The session was produced by Stephen “Rastas” Nelson
Songs recoded were; “There Is Nothing Close”, The Same Won’t Happen Again”, “Motorway” & “At The Present Time”. The demos received a favourable review by Ross Fitzsimons at Hot Press.
A further 12 track cassette appeared in 1981 with the band now featuring another ex Tearjerker, Howard Ingram (guitar & bass). A two track cassette in 1982 featuring the tracks “Scanning The Crowds” & “Yellow Crane Tower” before the band split. All releases were issued on the Blue Rhythm Audio label.
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Andrew pead wrote on 2024-12-08 00:00:00:Found some reel to reel tapes that appear to be demos songs by howard ingrams Had them a long time picked them up possibly in a house clearance or boot sale seem to be original
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