Rumblefish were a UK

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group, formed in Birmingham in 1986. After several releases on independent labels they were signed by

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who issued the band's only album while still together in 1992.

History

The band was formed in 1986 with a line-up of Jeremy Paige (vocals, guitar), Stuart McClure (drums) Mister Phillips (trumpet)Strong, Martin C. (2003) ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, , p. 489 Their first release was the track "Theatre King" on the Pink Label's ''Beauty'' compilation. The band had an

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hit single with "Tugboat Line" in 1987 followed by releases on Summerhouse Records ("Medicine" in 1988 and "Don't Leave Me" in 1989). The band signed to

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imprint

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in 1991, releasing a self-titled album in 1992. A retrospective album of early singles called ''1234 The Early Singles'' was released in 2006. Several tracks were also included on compilations (''Beauty'', ''It Sells or it Smells'', ''The Sound Of Leamington Spa Vol. 6''). Members of the band went on to form

Low Art Thrill Rumblefish were a UK indie pop group, formed in Birmingham in 1986. After several releases on independent labels they were signed by East West who issued the band's only album while still together in 1992. History The band was formed in 1986 ...

Discography

Chart placings shown are from the

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Singles

*"Tug Boat Line" (1987) Pink Label (#34) *"Medicine" (1988) Summerhouse *"Don't Leave Me" (1988) Summerhouse *"Everything Electrical" (1992) East West America *"Mexico" (1992)

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Albums

*''Rumblefish'' (1992) East West America *''1234 - The Early Singles'' (2006) Summerhouse

References

External links

Rumblefish on TweeNet
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