Mod
revivalists The Lambrettas are coming to Cambridge Junction.
Despite
being named after the Italian scooter, they actually formed in Lewes, Brighton
in the late 1970s and early 1980s, dressed identikit style in Mohair suits. A
handful of hits followed, including their most famous, Poison Ivy, which won
them the number 7 spot in the UK charts, and a record deal with Elton John's
label, Rocket Records.
Poor sales
led to repeated splits, until they reformed properly in 2009. The current
line-up is Doug Sanders on guitar and vocals, guitarist Phil Edwards, bassist
Ant Wellman and drummer Paul Wincer.
2015 is
the 35th anniversary of the release of their best known album Beat Boys in the
Jet Age, so prepare for many a rendition off this one as the lads relive their
heyday.
There'll
be live support from soul and 60s revival DJ Jacqui Carroll, and The Circles
frontman Mick Walkers.
The
Lambrettas, Cambridge Junction, Saturday, May 30 at 7pm. Tickets £16 from
(01223) 511511 / junction.co.uk.
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