By the time of their debut album, 1980's Crocodiles (July 1980), the drum machine had been replaced by Trinidad-born Pete de Freitas. Unlike the other band members, who were from working class Liverpool families, de Freitas was considered "posh" - he came from an affluent background, grew up in the south of England, and attended an elite private school. Despite his different background, the drummer's affable and outgoing manner was a welcome addition for his famously fractious bandmates. De Freitas met the trio at their September 15, 1979 gig at Eric's in Liverpool and immediately joined the band, but his October 12 live debut with them at London's Electric Ballroom was less than auspicious. Supporting hugely popular ska bands Madness and Bad Manners, the Bunnymen proved an uncomfortable fit, and they were booed off after just two songs.
by the time of their debut album 1980's crocodiles (july 1980) the drum machine had been replaced by trinidad-born pete de freitas unlike the other band members who were from working class liverpool families de freitas was considered "posh" - he came from an affluent background grew up in the south of england and attended an elite private school despite his different background the drummer's affable and outgoing manner was a welcome addition for his famously fractious bandmates de freitas met the trio at their september 15 1979 gig at eric's in liverpool and immediately joined the band but his october 12 live debut with them at london's electric ballroom was less than auspicious supporting hugely popular ska bands madness and bad manners the bunnymen proved an uncomfortable fit and they were booed off after just two songs