Teardrop Explodes
Teardrop Explodes
TEARDROP EXPLODES. English post-punk band formed in Liverpool in 1978 best known for their 1981 UK No6 single "Reward". The group originated as a key band in the emerging Liverpool post-punk scene of the late 1970s and launched the career of group frontman Julian Cope as well as that of keyboard player and co-manager David Balfe who later became a record producer / A&R man and founder of Food Records. Other members included early Smiths producer Troy Tate. Along with other contemporary Liverpudlian groups, The Teardrop Explodes played a role in returning psychedelic elements to mainstream British rock and pop. In addition to their musical reputation, the band (and Cope in particular) had a reputation for eccentric pronouncements and behaviour, sometimes verging on the self-destructive.
Teardrop Explodes
Reference Number. 14110M
A rare original Teardrop Explodes concert ticket for the Odeon Edinburgh on Saturday June 6th 1981 (Stalls Seat K46 Price £3.30), clearly signed in various inks front and rear by all five group members dedicating (To Caroline) ; Julian Cope (vocals / guitar) / Alfie Agius (bass) / Troy Tate (guitar) / Gary Dwyer (drums) and Jeff Hammer (keyboards)
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Reference Number. 12578B
An original 1981 "Colours Fly Away" 7in vinyl record sleeve, clearly signed on the front in ballpoints by three group members ; Julian Cope (vocals) / Dave Balfe (keyboards) and Gary Dwyer (drums)
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Reference Number. 10352
An original 1982 autograph book page, clearly signed in ballpoints by four group members ; Dave Balfe (keyboards) / Troy Tate (guitar) / Gary Dwyer (drums) and Ronnie Francois (bass)
ON THE REVERSE of the page BLUE RONDA A LA TURK obtained Sherrys Brighton 1982
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