Modern English (band) - Wikipedia
Formed in Colchester, Essex, in 1979 by Robbie Grey (vocals), Gary McDowell (guitar, vocals), and Michael Conroy (bass, vocals) (born 9 August 1962), [3] Modern English were originally known as The Lepers.
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Modern English is a paragon of consistency. Formed in Colchester, Essex, England, the band has maintained the same core lineup since 1977: vocalist Robbie Grey, guitarist Gary McDowell, bassist Mick Conroy, and keyboardist Stephen Walker.
Gary McDowell tells the story behind the Modern English hit "I …
Oct 17, 2024 · Modern English guitarist Gary McDowell plays a Roland G-505 electric guitar at a Modern English performance at the Park West in Chicago, May 6, 1983. Drummer Richard Brown is in the background. (Image credit: Paul Natkin/Getty Images)
Modern English - Some of you have noticed that our beloved.
Jul 14, 2024 · Some of you have noticed that our beloved guitarist, friend and founding member Gary McDowell has not been on tour with us lately. Gary is currently taking care of his health, and today we are wishing him the best as he prepares for a surgery.
Modern English 1 2 3 4 interview: getting older, the trouble
Apr 1, 2024 · Mick [Conroy, bass] and I had a lot to do with this album, but Gary’s [McDowell] guitar’s still incredibly distinctive – you’re always going to hear his flanger and phaser flying around. And with Steve’s[Walker] old keyboards – Korg MS-10 and MS-20 analog synths – it’s classic Modern English.
Modern English cancels North American tour after guitarist …
Mar 27, 2017 · Reunited British post-punk favorites Modern English has been forced to cancel the remainder of their North American tour after guitarist Gary McDowell suffered a medical emergency and underwent surgery in Los Angeles late last week, the band announced today.
Modern English has found its somewhat nostalgic happy place
Nov 2, 2017 · The album features four-fifths of the band’s original lineup — vocalist Grey, guitarist Gary McDowell, bassist Mick Conroy and keyboardist Stephen Walker. They are joined in the studio and on...
Modern English Cancels Tour Due to Guitarist's Sudden Illness
Mar 27, 2017 · British post-punk group Modern English have had to cancel their North American tour—including a March 28 show at Neumos—due to a medical emergency suffered by guitarist Gary McDowell.
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Modern English were formed in Colchester, Essex, England, in 1977 by Robbie Grey (Vocals), Gary McDowell (Guitar) and Michael Conroy (Bass). Originally known as the Lepers, the band made their name in the burgeoning punk scene where they would get together exclusively to play at parties, until they were picked up by 4AD.
Modern English - JazzRockSoul.com
Jan 2, 2021 · Modern English evolved from The Lepers, a Colchester punk trio formed in 1977 by singer Robbie Grey, guitarist Gary McDowell, and bassist Michael Conroy. With the 1979 arrivals of drummer Richard Brown and keyboardist Stephen Walker, they changed their name to …
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