Retro Revolution Records
Gen X – 4 - Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM ( UK Import Vinyl ) -1981 Rock (vinyl)
Gen X – 4 - Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM ( UK Import Vinyl ) -1981 Rock (vinyl)
Gen X – 4 - Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM ( UK Import Vinyl ) -1981 Rock
no stock photo - no sleeve
Three members of Generation X were previously in the band Chelsea, along with lead singer Gene October. They soon broke away from October and selected the name Generation X (after Jane Deverson's 1965 sociology book, a copy of which was owned by Idol's mother).[1] Idol switched from guitar to singing, and Bob "Derwood" Andrewsjoined as lead guitarist after leaving the Fulham band Paradox. Generation X played their first concert on 14 December 1976 at The Roxy (becoming the first band to play at the venue).[1][5]
Towe was later replaced on drums by Mark Laff (ex-Subway Sect), to complete the 'official' line-up, before the band signed to Chrysalis Records and released their first single, "Your Generation" in September 1977.[6] They played this song on Marc Bolan's afternoon variety show, Marc, that same month. This line-up of the band would remain through their first two albums, the self-titled, Generation X (1978), followed by Valley of the Dolls
Tracklist
A1 | Dancing With Myself (Extended Version) | 6:05 |
A2 | Untouchables | 3:35 |
B1 | Rock On | 2:19 |
B2 | King Rocker | 2:16 |