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| '''Sophisticated Boom Boom''' are a Scottish girl |
'''Sophisticated Boom Boom''' are a Scottish girl group, initially forming in 1981 and disbanding in XXXX. The five-piece all-girl act were formed from a group of pals and became 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> <ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Roberts |first=Lesley |date=30 January 2005 |title=Gina"s a vamp at heart so it"s about time she set the vamp free |url=https://global-factiva-com.eux.idm.oclc.org/redir/default.aspx?P=sa&NS=16&AID=9UNI038300&an=SMAIL00020050130e11u0002l&drn=drn%3aarchive.newsarticle.SMAIL00020050130e11u0002l&cat=a&ep=ASI |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=29 November 2024 |work=Sunday Mail}}</ref> | ||
| Their "tough girl pop sound" was reminiscent of ], ] and ].<ref name=":0" /> | Their "tough girl pop sound" was reminiscent of ], ] and ].<ref name=":0" /> | ||
| == History == | == History == | ||
| They performed regularly at the ] in Glasgow, Scotland.<ref name=":0" /> The English radio DJ ] went on to champion them and the band performed three John Peel sessions.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fotheringham |first=Ann |date=25 November 2005 |title=Glasgow's Lucille Ball Ann Fotheringham dines with River City star Libby McArthur |url=https://global-factiva-com.eux.idm.oclc.org/redir/default.aspx?P=sa&NS=16&AID=9UNI038300&an=EVETIM0020051126e1bp0000h&drn=drn%3aarchive.newsarticle.EVETIM0020051126e1bp0000h&cat=a&ep=ASI |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=29 November 2024 |work=The Evening Times}}</ref> After building a loyal following in Scotland they made the cover of the music paper, the ]. <ref name=":1" /> | |||
| 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> | 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. | Sophisticated Boom Boom were due to support ] at the Glasgow ] music venue in 1983 when vocalist Libby McArthur discovered she was pregnant. This led to a band 'bedroom meeting' to discuss what would happen with the band and McArthur, the band's frontwoman, was told the band would go on without her.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
| The band reformed in 2018 to perform at ], Edinburgh, as part of tribute night to the unsung pioneers of Scottish pop as part of the International Edinburgh Festival. <ref>{{Cite news |last=Ainslie |first=Henry |date=5 September 2018 |title=Plenty to muse over for girl band political trailblazers |url=https://global-factiva-com.eux.idm.oclc.org/redir/default.aspx?P=sa&NS=16&AID=9UNI038300&an=EVETIM0020180905ee950001r&drn=drn%3aarchive.newsarticle.EVETIM0020180905ee950001r&cat=a&ep=ASI |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=29 November 2024 |work=The Evening Times}}</ref> | |||
| The band have also been performing in various indie venues following the release of the music documentary, '']''.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| == Members == | == Members == | ||
| ''' |
'''Members''' | ||
| * Jane "Jane Egypt" McKeown – vocals, bass <small>(1994-1999)</small> | |||
| * Annie Spandex – vocals, guitar,violin <small>(1994-1999, 2022-present)</small> | |||
| * Maureen "Mo Mo" Quinn – vocals, guitar <small>(1994-1997)</small> | |||
| * Amanda "Jade Green" Doorbar – vocals, drums <small>(1994-1996, 2022-present)</small> | |||
| * Todd Parmenter – vocals, drums <small>(1996-1999, 2022-present)</small> | |||
| * Trish Reid | * Trish Reid | ||
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| === Studio albums === | === Studio albums === | ||
| * ''Sophisticated Boom Boom'' (1983 |
* ''Sophisticated Boom Boom'' (1983, ]) | ||
| === 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" <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) | |||
| * "Maid to Minx" 7-inch single (1999, Southern Records | |||
| == Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
| Sophisticated Boom Boom were featured in the 2024 documentary film, '' |
Sophisticated Boom Boom were featured in the 2024 documentary film, ''Since Yesterday,'' 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=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=29 November 2024 |work=The Scotsman}}</ref> | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 17:03, 29 November 2024
| Sophisticated Boom Boom | |
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| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | Pop-punk |
| Years active | 1980s |
| Labels | Piao!, Vesuvius, Guided Missile, Southern Records |
| Members |
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| Past members |
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Sophisticated Boom Boom are a Scottish girl group, initially forming in 1981 and disbanding in XXXX. The five-piece all-girl act were formed from a group of pals and became a mainstay in the 1980s Glasgow music scene.
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. The English radio DJ John Peel went on to champion them and the band performed three John Peel sessions. After building a loyal following in Scotland they made the cover of the music paper, the NME.
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. This led to a band 'bedroom meeting' to discuss what would happen with the band and McArthur, the band's frontwoman, was told the band would go on without her.
The band reformed in 2018 to perform at Leith Theatre, Edinburgh, as part of tribute night to the unsung pioneers of Scottish pop as part of the International Edinburgh Festival.
The band have also been performing in various indie venues following the release of the music documentary, Since Yesterday.
Members
Members
- Trish Reid
- Jacquie Bradley
- Laura Mazzolini
- Irene Brown
Former
- Libby McArthur – vocals (1982-1983, 2024-present)
Discography
Studio albums
- Sophisticated Boom Boom (1983, Tapete 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
- ^ "The Complete Sessions 1981-1983 – Sophisticated Boom Boom | Monorail Music". Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- ^ Roberts, Lesley (30 January 2005). "Gina"s a vamp at heart so it"s about time she set the vamp free". Sunday Mail. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Fotheringham, Ann (25 November 2005). "Glasgow's Lucille Ball Ann Fotheringham dines with River City star Libby McArthur". The Evening Times. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Sophisticated Boom Boom - Sophisticated Boom Boom / Tapete Records from Piccadilly Records". www.piccadillyrecords.com. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
- Ainslie, Henry (5 September 2018). "Plenty to muse over for girl band political trailblazers". The Evening Times. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 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)