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The Idiots

From: Belfast

Active: 1977-1979

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Bio:

Young Belfast band who appear in John T.Davis' documentary film "Shellshock Rock". Their cover of "Teenagers In Love" features prominently in the film. The also appeared on Good Vibrations Battle of the Bands compilation with "Parents", which featured a guest appearance by Aza AKA Andrew Middleton of the Androids, who plays the lead guitar solo. Their live set included covers of "Substitute", "Janie Jones" and "Sweet Jane" among others. Some sources suggest they lacked good quality original material.

Guitarist Barry Young is the younger brother of Brian Young of Rudi. He went on to Acme Music. Dee Wilson was later in Family Of Noise & Troubleshooters.



Discography

• various artists - Battle of the Bands
2x7" - Good Vibrations Records - GOT-7 - February 1979
See Compilations section for full track listing.


• various artists - Shellshock Rock OST
LP - Good Vibrations Records - ??? - (1979) unreleased
See Compilations section for full track listing.

Notes:
Both recorded at Wizard Studios 25.4.79




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External Links: http://deewilson.co.uk/



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