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'''Sophisticated Boom Boom''' are a Scottish band, initially forming in XXXX and disbanding in XXXX. They were a mainstay in the 1980s Glasgow music scene. <ref>{{Cite web |title=The Complete Sessions 1981-1983 – Sophisticated Boom Boom {{!}} Monorail Music |url=https://monorailmusic.com/product/the-complete-sessions-1981-1983/ |access-date=2024-11-29 |language=en}}</ref> Recently, they have reformed and have been performing in various indie venues. '''Sophisticated Boom Boom''' are a Scottish girl band, initially forming in XXXX and disbanding in XXXX. They were a mainstay in the 1980s Glasgow music scene. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=The Complete Sessions 1981-1983 – Sophisticated Boom Boom {{!}} Monorail Music |url=https://monorailmusic.com/product/the-complete-sessions-1981-1983/ |access-date=2024-11-29 |language=en}}</ref> Recently, they have reformed and have been performing in various indie venues.


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== Members == == Members ==
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* Amanda "Jade Green" Doorbar – vocals, drums <small>(1994-1996, 2022-present)</small> * Amanda "Jade Green" Doorbar – vocals, drums <small>(1994-1996, 2022-present)</small>
* Todd Parmenter – vocals, drums <small>(1996-1999, 2022-present)</small> * Todd Parmenter – vocals, drums <small>(1996-1999, 2022-present)</small>

* Trish Reid
* Jacquie Bradley
* Laura Mazzolini
* Irene Brown


'''Former''' '''Former'''


* Philippa Smith – vocals, guitar <small>(1997-1999)</small> * ] – vocals <small>(1997-1999)</small>


== Discography == == Discography ==
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* ''Hello Sir'' (1997, ]) * ''Hello Sir'' (1997, ])

== Legacy ==
Sophisticated Boom Boom were featured in the 2024 documentary film, '']'' which interviewed pioneering Scottish girl bands.<ref name=":0" />


== References == == References ==

Revision as of 15:24, 29 November 2024

Sophisticated Boom Boom are a Scottish girl band, initially forming in XXXX and disbanding in XXXX. They were a mainstay in the 1980s Glasgow music scene. Recently, they have reformed and have been performing in various indie venues.

Their "tough girl pop sound" was reminiscent of the Undertones, the Bluebells and the Mo-dettes.

Members

Current Members

  • Jane "Jane Egypt" McKeown – vocals, bass (1994-1999)
  • Annie Spandex – vocals, guitar,violin (1994-1999, 2022-present)
  • Maureen "Mo Mo" Quinn – vocals, guitar (1994-1997)
  • Amanda "Jade Green" Doorbar – vocals, drums (1994-1996, 2022-present)
  • Todd Parmenter – vocals, drums (1996-1999, 2022-present)
  • Trish Reid
  • Jacquie Bradley
  • Laura Mazzolini
  • Irene Brown

Former

Discography

Studio albums

Singles and EPs

  • The Negative Delinquent Autopsy 7-inch EP (1994, Piao!)
  • Shagg the Tiger 7-inch EP (1995, Piao!)
  • "Right Now Baby" 7-inch single (1997, Vesuvius)
  • "Theme Park" 7-inch single (1997, Guided Missile)
  • "Club Beatroot Part Six" split 7-inch single with El Hombre Trajeado (1997, Flotsam & Jetsam)
  • "Krayola" split 7-inch single with the Make-Up (1998, Vesuvius/Southern Records)
  • "Maid to Minx" 7-inch single (1999, Southern Records)

Compilation albums

Legacy

Sophisticated Boom Boom were featured in the 2024 documentary film, Since Yesterday, which interviewed pioneering Scottish girl bands.

References

  1. ^ "The Complete Sessions 1981-1983 – Sophisticated Boom Boom | Monorail Music". Retrieved 2024-11-29.

External links

  • Sophisticated Boom Boom Myspace