Slurred
Slurred is a (deservedly) little-known English rock band. Although 'derivative', 'untalented' and 'sloppy' are the adjectives most commonly associated with their work, few would doubt that, in a very real sense, they exist.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Andrew Walker is seen on stage as a riot of hair, shoes and tasteless clothing. As the frontman he is the main focal point for the abuse and missiles that are often a feature of their public appearances. He inhabits an upmarket part of Kent where he is often seen staggering around, swearing incoherantly and bringing down property prices.
Peter Bartram is the bass player with the penchent for ridiculous stage gear (check out the famous dalek outfit). Pete is very much the driving force behind the band - in that he does most of the driving. A cheery grin and a tasteless joke are the public facade for a man who delights in taunting small furry animals and empathising with the local flora.
Colin Bartram is the drummer and backing vocalist. Visually he registers as a stupid hat and the occasional flying drumstick. He took up drumming as an easier alternative to music, and a great way of annoying the neighbours. A couch potato of the highest order, he has been known to go for several weeks at a time communicating via the occasional grunt and phrases ending in 'off'.
Ian Herald is the lead guitarist and relative new boy. He is proud to have recently added lycanthropy to his ever expanding rosta of exotic diseases. Misguided efforts to incorporate the shape-shifting routine into the stage act, though, went tragically wrong when he ate the backing singers.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Mostly around Surrey and South London. We play regularly in Croydon and are 'big in Woodmansterne'.
Your musical influences
Glam Rock
