The Records
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Although the original version of The Records disbanded in the 1980s, their music is still a major attraction in the world of rock and roll. Their hit single Starry Eyes is still played on classic rock and college rock radio stations throughout the continents. Lead singer/songwriter John Wicks currently works as a producer/songwriter and has formed a new all-star lineup known as John Wicks And The Records. Wicks performs classic songs from his days with The Records, which he co-founded with drummer/songwriter Will Birch in the 1970s.
At a John Wicks And The Records show, expect to hear classic songs from his years in The Records in addition to some of his new material from the 1990s and 2000s. In 2006, John Wicks And The Records released a new album entitled "Rotate" on Kool Kat Musik. John Wicks And The Records continue to play sold out shows, having performed with the likes of Guided By Voices and Dramarama among others.
Drummer/songwriter Will Birch has also remained active in the world of music, working as a respected rock historian and businessman. In a cooperative effort with Virgin Records, Birch has successfully re-released "Crashes" and "Shades In Bed" to compact disc. Guitarist Huw Gower currently records and performs as a solo artist in addition to his work with an American rock band known as The Rooks. Bassist Phil Brown has taken time to raise a family in addition to operating his own business. Guitarist/singer, Jude Cole, was the only American to play in The Records. Today, Jude Cole produces numerous artists and co-owns Ironworks Studios with actor Kiefer Sutherland.
Hailing from London, England, The Records performed with such acts as Elvis Costello, The Cars, The Jam with Paul Weller, Robert Palmer and Joe Jackson. The Records formed at the height of rock and roll in the 1970s and recorded three major label albums for Virgin Records. They released several popular singles including Starry Eyes, Teenarama and Hearts In Her Eyes. Albums included "Shades In Bed," "Crashes," "Music On Both Sides," "Paying For The Summer Of Love" and "A Sunny Afternoon In Waterloo."Band/artist history
John Wicks is a producer and the lead singer/songwriter who co-founded the original version of The Records in 1977 with drummer/songwriter Will Birch. John Wicks And The Records formed in 1994 and have performed with the likes of Guided By Voices and Dramarama among others.Have you performed in front of an audience?John Wicks And The Records play live in the United States and the United Kingdom. Some of the best memories would be playing with Elvis Costello And The Attractions, The Jam and The Cars during my years with The Records.
Your musical influences
The Rolling Stones, Small Faces, The Beatles, The Who, ACDC, The Faces, Humble Pie, The Kinks, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison,What equipment do you use?
Gibson guitars, Fender bass guitars, GHS strings, Tama Drums, Fender amps, Mesa Boogie amps,Anything else?
The songs featured on this site are classic performances from John's years in The Records.
Shades In Bed tour: John Wicks, Will Birch, Phil Brown and Huw Gower.
Crashes tour: John Wicks, Will Birch, Phil Brown and Jude Cole.liheni's station
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