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Easterhouse
Biography
A stridently political band that came up in the mid-'80s and failed to follow through on high expectations, Easterhouse's early sound wasn't unlike a cross between the Chameleons and the Smiths. Early on, they won the vocal adoration of the latter group's Morrissey, who no doubt found the left-wing leanings and roaring sound -- featuring blaring, reverb-drenched guitars -- a powerful combination. However, the members weren't so closely knit, and by the time the group released its second and much different album, only one original member remained.

Brothers Andy (vocals) and Ivor Perry (guitar) formed Easterhouse in Stretford, Manchester, during the mid-'80s, with Mike Murray (rhythm guitar), Gary Rostock (drums), and Peter Vanden (bass) filling out the lineup. Songwriter Andy Perry, a politically minded individual fascinated by communism, was originally brought into the group to improve its lyrical content; he apprehensively took on the vocal duties. Easterhouse signed on with Rough Trade and issued the "Whistling in the Dark" (1985) and "Inspiration" (1986) singles -- both of which reached the Top Ten of the U.K.'s independent chart -- prior to the group's full-length debut, 1986's Contenders.
Selected Discography

Contenders
1986