American Tv Cops

American TV Cops Were A UK Based Four Piece Between 1991 And 1998. Coming From Lichfield In Staffordshire The Cops Released Several Critically Acclaimed 7 Inch Singles - On Their Own Pest Records Label - And Recorded A Session For Legendary DJ John Peel Before Signing To UK Independent Label 'Starfish' Which Was An Ill Fated Liaison And After Becoming Somewhat Disaffected By Their Experience The Band Split. Led By 'helium' Voiced Singer Anthony Cluer The Cops Played Fast And Furious New Wave Often Likened To Buzzcocks And The Only Ones They Were Tagged With The 'new Wave Of New Wave' Label By The British Press Including Melody Maker And The NME. A Demo Version Of Their First Single "Thirst" Was Aired On Steve Lamcq's Evening Session On BBC Radio One. When The Song Was Officially Released As A Seven Inch The DJ Made It His Single Of The Week. The Band Also Enjoyed A Close Relationship With BBC Radio Derby DJ Mark Sheldon Who Interviewed Them Live On His Show "Level Out" On Two Seperate Occasions. During Their Peak They Had Prestigious Support Slots With The Likes Of Shed Seven Smash These Animal Men Deus And Bush. The Former Members Anthony Cluer Vocals & Guitar Dale Farrington Guitar Steve 'Sam' Allsop Bass And Andy Whitty Drums Percussion & Vocals Are Now Scattered Across The Globe From London To The West Midlands ToThailand To New Zealand. There Are Rumours That ATVC Will Reform For A Couple Of Reunion Gigs In Summer 2010. American TV Cops Singles 1. Thirst Farrington/Cluer B/w Sleeper Cluer 2. Atrocity Girl Farrington/Thorpe/Cluer B/w Whose Hall Of Fame Farrington/Cluer & Brief Grief Farrington/Cluer 3. Cruiser Farrington/Cluer B/w Mouthwash Farrington/Cluer John Peel Session Recorded 15/1/95 - Broadcast 11/2/95 1. Thirst Farrington/Cluer 2. Cruiser Farrington/Thorpe/Cluer 3. Captain Marvel & Pervy Dimo Farrington/Cluer 4. Lip Splint Farrington/Cluer read less