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'''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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'''Sophisticated Boom Boom''' are a Scottish girl band, initially forming in XXXX and disbanding in XXXX. The five-piece 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.

Their "tough girl pop sound" was reminiscent of ], ] and ].<ref name=":0" />

== History ==
They performed regularly at the ] in Glasgow, Scotland.<ref name=":0" /> John Peel championed them and invited them to perform at three John Peel sessions.

They produced one self-titled album in 1983.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sophisticated Boom Boom - Sophisticated Boom Boom / Tapete Records from Piccadilly Records |url=https://www.piccadillyrecords.com/142762/Sophisticated-Boom-Boom-Sophisticated-Boom-Boom-Tapete-Records |access-date=2024-11-29 |website=www.piccadillyrecords.com}}</ref>


Sophisticated Boom Boom were due to support ] at the Glasgow ] music venue in 1983 when vocalist Libby McArthur discovered she was pregnant.
Their "tough girl pop sound" was reminiscent of ], ] and ].<ref name=":0" />


== Members == == Members ==
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'''Former''' '''Former'''


* ] – vocals <small>(1997-1999)</small> * ] – vocals <small>(1982-1983, 2024-present)</small>


== Discography == == Discography ==
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=== Studio albums === === Studio albums ===


* ''Maid to Minx'' (1997, Vesuvius; 1999, ]) * ''Sophisticated Boom Boom'' (1983, Vesuvius; 1999, ])


=== Singles and EPs === === Singles and EPs ===
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* "Club Beatroot Part Six" <small>split 7-inch single with El Hombre Trajeado</small> (1997, Flotsam & Jetsam) * "Club Beatroot Part Six" <small>split 7-inch single with El Hombre Trajeado</small> (1997, Flotsam & Jetsam)
* "Krayola" <small>split 7-inch single with ]</small> (1998, Vesuvius/Southern Records) * "Krayola" <small>split 7-inch single with ]</small> (1998, Vesuvius/Southern Records)
* "Maid to Minx" 7-inch single (1999, Southern Records) * "Maid to Minx" 7-inch single (1999, Southern Records

=== Compilation albums ===

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


== Legacy == == Legacy ==
Sophisticated Boom Boom were featured in the 2024 documentary film, '']'' which interviewed pioneering Scottish girl bands.<ref name=":0" /> Sophisticated Boom Boom were featured in the 2024 documentary film, '']'' which traces the evolution of Scottish girl groups and female-led bands.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Ferguson |first=Brian |date=20 May 2018 |title=Film puts spotlight on Scotland's female pop and rock stars |url=https://global-factiva-com.eux.idm.oclc.org/redir/default.aspx?P=sa&NS=16&AID=9UNI038300&an=SC00000020180519ee5j00234&drn=drn%3aarchive.newsarticle.SC00000020180519ee5j00234&cat=a&ep=ASI |url-access=registration |url-status=live |access-date=29 November 2024 |work=The Scotsman}}</ref>


== References == == References ==
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== External links == == External links ==


* Sophisticated Boom Boom Myspace *

Revision as of 15:58, 29 November 2024

Sophisticated Boom Boom
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
GenresPop-punk
Years active1980s
LabelsPiao!, Vesuvius, Guided Missile, Southern Records
Members
  • Trish Reid
  • Jacquie Bradley
  • Laura Mazzolini
  • Irene Brown
Past members
  • Libby McArthur

Sophisticated Boom Boom are a Scottish girl band, initially forming in XXXX and disbanding in XXXX. The five-piece 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.

History

They performed regularly at the Hellfire Club in Glasgow, Scotland. John Peel championed them and invited them to perform at three John Peel sessions.

They produced one self-titled album in 1983.

Sophisticated Boom Boom were due to support Simple Minds at the Glasgow Barrowlands music venue in 1983 when vocalist Libby McArthur discovered she was pregnant.

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

Legacy

Sophisticated Boom Boom were featured in the 2024 documentary film, Since Yesterday, which traces the evolution of Scottish girl groups and female-led bands.

References

  1. ^ "The Complete Sessions 1981-1983 – Sophisticated Boom Boom | Monorail Music". Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  2. "Sophisticated Boom Boom - Sophisticated Boom Boom / Tapete Records from Piccadilly Records". www.piccadillyrecords.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  3. Ferguson, Brian (20 May 2018). "Film puts spotlight on Scotland's female pop and rock stars". The Scotsman. Retrieved 29 November 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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