The Cantels line-up that made the 12″ EP was Susan “Tasha” Emilon on vocals and guitar, Spencer Dobb on bass guitar, Simon Allen on guitar and Stephen Thorne on drums, with me hanging around and playing guitar and keyboard at various times, under my then-name of Simon J. Vincent. Mr. Thorne was subsequently in Delicious Monster.
Mr. Dobb was ousted from the band after a strange set at Brum Uni. during which he inserted inappropriate boogie-woogie bass lines into songs, and at one point lay on his back with his legs up a wall! Spencer’s friend Mr. Allen left with him, and the band gained a much better bassist in Nick Lambrianou (apologies if that is mis-spelled); the line-up of Sue, Stephen, Nick and I recorded a 7″ single called Scream/Killer Eyes, which was manufactured (on the Bluepoint label, named after Sue’s horrible cat) but never went on sale as far as I know, although it’s possible one or two might have been sold at gigs. Both Cantels records were recorded at Outlaw.
Can confirm the Cantels appearance at an incredible gig at Stratford on Avon town hall supporting the Stone Roses. Never known any other band play there before or since, and the Stone Roses were supporting their debut album, which I believe became rather popular subsequently.
Band member, and provider of the blog, Mr. Simon Maragh, of course, proceeded to become somewhat of a local legend.
I was that soldier… thanks for the ‘much better bassist’ line… good to see someone remember the Stone Roses support- I don’t think people really believe me when I tell them about that..