Toy Dolls - Idle Gossip
Today's street team bulletin is about the Toy Dolls!
The Toy Dolls were formed in October 1979 and comprised of Pete Zulu (Peter Robson) - lead vocal, Olga (Michael Algar) - guitar, Flip (Philip Dugdale) - bass guitar, Mr Scott (Colin Scott) - drummer. The Toy Dolls first ever gig was at Millview Social Club, Sunderland on October 20,1979. After a handful of local (empty) gigs Pete Zulu left to form his own band (Zulu & The Heartaches). So the lads quickly recruited Hud, a local Billy Idol look-alike, who had never sung before! Hud left after just one single show! Rather then cancel a forthcoming show at Sunderland's Wine Loft, the lads decided to chance it as a three-piece with Olga bravely taking on the role as lead singer and guitar player. The Toy Dolls as a trio was born! They quickly built up a local fan base and were initially grouped with the Oi! scene since they were championed by Garry Bushell, who was very involved with Oi! bands such as Angelic Upstarts (whom The Toy Dolls later supported on their first national tour.) In 1980, a local businessman financed Toy Dolls' debut single, "Tommy Kowey's Car" with "She Goes To Finos" on the B-side. The single quickly sold out its initial pressing of 500 copies. The Toy Dolls have had various line ups, but one thing has remained the same, their fun lyrics and sing along choruses!
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www.myspace.com/thetoydolls
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http://www.sosrecords.us
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