Andy Brewer (vocals); Piers Moore (guitar); Jon Baggeley (keyboards); Frank Cross (bass) (Mickey Dyer stood in on bass for a few gigs when Frank couldn't make it back to Salisbury); Steve 'The Bear' Greenaway (drums).

The band changed names from The Prophecy in about 1987-8. They did their final couple of gigs and the compilation spot in 1991 under the name of Farley Ridge, but the flexidisc had been released by Farley 708.

‘File under English Eccentrics!’ - Dave Todd.

FLEXIDISC
Andy Wilson's Trousers/Andy Wilson's Coat (Trip-Trip To A Dream Dragon Trip 1 - 1987) (sold for 40p, but also distributed free with ‘Candy And A Currant Bun’ fanzine from Marlborough.)

COMPILATION APPEARANCES
GOD’S GREAT TAPE HEAD CLEANER (Salisbury compilation cassette including 'Ballad Of The Six- Legged Millipede')(7% GGTH 1)

THE FREEDOM AKA

Dub-Roots.s.s.s.s.

ROBIN GAIR

Find out more in the book Endless Beat (Voices Of The New Sarum Sound 1970-1999) (Timezone Publishing 2010)

7" SINGLE
Why Do We Have To Wait 'Til Christmas? / Don't Throw Our Love Away (PVK Records PV32 - Late 70s or Early 80s)
(NB - A side credited to Robin Gair and Downton School Choir)

GENGHIS KHAN

7” SINGLE
Love You/Lady Lady/Mongol Nation/Gone For A Drive (Wabbit Records WAB 61/63 - Double Single PC - 1983)

Let's let a band-member tell the story.....

Rob Boston: 'Genghis Khan was one of the most influential underground bands of the mid to late seventies. They were playing the London clubs and regional colleges at the same time as Angelwitch and Iron Maiden. The three bands shared the same audience and this was the core of what became the ‘Heavy Metal’ scene a few years later. Genghis Khan revolved around two musicians - Alwyn Lovell on lead guitar and Rob Boston on bass. Alwyn and I first met in 1975, we arranged a jam session and Alwyn brought along his pal, the drummer Trev Harris. We had nobody on vocals at the time and Alwyn suggested Alan Marsh. My mate Eddie Johnson came in on second guitar and that was the first line up. The band went through thirteen musicians in five years. Here are the personnel:

GENGHIS KHAN 1 (1975-76)
Rob Boston (bass), Alwyn Lovell (lead guitar), Trev Harris (drums), Eddie Johnson (guitar), Alan Marsh (vocals).
Various gigs. Some primitive recordings exist. This version of the band is fondly remembered for a charity gig at the old Salisbury Playhouse in 1976. We raised £120 (a lot of money then) for the new Playhouse appeal and they even named a seat in the new theatre in honour of Genghis!

GENGHIS KHAN 2 (1976)
Rob Boston, Alwyn Lovell, Trev Harris, Alan Marsh, Ray Dismore (guitar). Ray joined the band for a brief period when Eddie Johnson went to University. Did a lot of gigs in the home counties with the band. Some primitive recordings exist.

GENGHIS KHAN 3 (1977)
Rob Boston, Alwyn Lovell, Trev Harris, Alan Marsh, Ian Frost (second lead guitar). Ian came down from London and joined the band as dual lead guitar. Many gigs, mostly London and Bristol.
Ian’s pal Mad Jim Norcott was instrumental in the new scene in east London which later became the Heavy Metal phenomenon and he became our main promoter at that time. Recorded three tracks at Matrix Studios in London: 'Aftermath', 'Blindman' and 'Voices'. I still have the masters and two inch masters for these recordings.

GENGHIS KHAN 4 (1977-78)
Rob Boston, Alwyn Lovell, Alan Marsh, Ian Frost, Tommy Mafflin (drums). Sadly Trev Harris separated from the band that year but Tommy was one of Ian’s London crowd. He was a superb technician and is remembered for some amazing live performances at Crackers in Wardour Street and a big charity do at Salisbury City Hall.

GENGHIS KHAN 5 (1978-1979)
Rob Boston (bass), Alwyn Lovell (lead guitar), Billy Morrison (drums), Jimmy McTurk (guitar), Johnny Butcher (vocals).
This was the Genghis Khan which really made an impact on the scene and this is the band people remember.
This was a truly outstanding band. Billy and Jimmy were two Glasgow musicians. Rob and Alwyn met up with them for a jam in late 1978. The chemistry was instant. The young Scots were living in a squat in St John’s Wood but moved down to Bournemouth to stay with Billy’s sister. The band rehearsed in a basement in Salisbury and within a couple of weeks the new Genghis was ready to gig. Johnny Butcher was from Birmingham but was working in Bournemouth where he met Billy in a club. John came up to meet the band and joined that evening. Billy played a 22 piece Tama kit. 14 drums plus 8 octobans. Jimmy played an ancient Telecaster decorated with varnished fried breakfast (actual food items).
Many many gigs around southern England, mostly London and Bristol and college bars etc. Various primitive recordings, mostly live. The visuals are remembered by many people. The manager at the time, Tony Warburton, told the band they had to shave their heads and wear sheep skins a la Genghis Khan. The sheep skins were an immediate hit, despite the heat on stage, but the shaved heads never materialised for some reason. The TV actor Gilbert Wynne was brought in to record a brilliant intro track, lots of BBC effects etc and cavalry noise, then Gilbert doing the Zardozesque, “… GENGHIS KHAN!” Great stuff.
Musically this was the best version of the band. We were close to signing a deal but the band exploded.

GENGHIS KHAN 6 (1979)
Rob Boston, Alwyn Lovell, Johnny Butcher, Dave Pounds (drums). Although the band had it’s soul ripped out with the departure of Billy and Jimmy, Dave Pounds was great addition to the band. One of the most professional musicians to grace the line up.
Various gigs, mostly colleges. This version of the band recorded the memorable 'Mongol Nation' at Dolby Studios in Soho. This song was the big number made popular by Genghis 5 but was not recorded until Dave arrived. Two other tracks 'Gone For The Drive' and 'Sail Across The Ocean' were recorded too. These are still available in my archive, I have the masters also.

GENGHIS KHAN 7 (1979)
Rob Boston, Alwyn Lovell, Johnny Butcher, Dave Pounds, Dave Irwin (second lead guitar).
Dave Irwin was the last musician to join Genghis Khan, he already had a big rep in his native Newcastle. His band Fist were a well known metal band. Dave came to live in Salisbury and the band played a short run of college dates with GK. He was a terrific musician. By this time Rob and Alwyn were already looking at an alternative approach. Sadly Genghis Khan had kind of run it’s course. Dave Irwin returned to Newcastle and Fist went on to great things and recorded a couple of albums.'
Rob's story continues in the 'Ghosts' entry......

'GENGHIS KHAN' (2)

Alan Marsh (vocals); Andy Boulton (lead guitar); Ray Dismore (guitar); Andy Robbins (bass); Steve Pierce (drums).

The band that had formed as ‘Killer’ were now named ‘Tokyo Blade’ but, as can be seen above, Alan Marsh and Ray Dismore (briefly) had both previously been members of the band Genghis Khan. A double pack single was issued by this band under that name, but was withdrawn as members of the original Genghis Khan asked them to desist from using the name. Both 'Genghis Khan' double singles are now highly prized in NWOBHM circles.

See also Killer; Tokyo Blade; Shogun; Jagged Edge; Mr Ice; Pumphouse. The history and discography of these groups is pretty complicated but it all becomes clear in the book Endless Beat (Voices Of The New Sarum Sound 1970-1999) (Timezone Publishing 2010)

7” SINGLE
Double Dealin’ (If Heaven is Hell/Highway Passion/Midnight Rendezvous/Mean Streak) (Genghis Khan GK 1 - Double Single PC - 1983)

After the band reverted to using the name 'Tokyo Blade', they repackaged the singles that they had left over into two new separate sleeves, and stuck labels onto the discs. The repackaged disc one was called 'If Heaven Is Hell' and the repackaged second disc was named '2nd Cut'.

GETTYSBURG ADDRESS

Steve Rushton (vocals); Chris Walsh (guitar); Frogg Moody (keyboards); Mark Kenchington (bass); John Nicholas (drums)

Early 1980s. Had one track on a vinyl compilation album

Find out more in the book Endless Beat (Voices Of The New Sarum Sound 1970-1999) (Timezone Publishing 2010)

THE GHOSTS

1979-1980. Rob Boston (bass), Alwyn Lovell (lead guitar), Johnny Butcher (vocals), Mick Corby (piano) plus a session player on drums.

Rob Boston (continuing from the 'Genghis Khan' entry): 'The Ghosts never played a live gig and folded after a short period. This band was Genghis Khan incorporating Mick Corby. Mick, along with John Waite, formed the successful band The Babys. The Ghosts were the brainchild of The Babys' manager, Adrian Miller. Adrian wanted a new vehicle for Mick and thought he could create a ‘Heavy Rock Beatles’ kind of product. This project was the last 'Genghis Khan' recording session, held at Morgan Studios. The tracks were 'Lady Lady' and 'Love You'. I think Adrian has the masters but Alwyn and I have copies of the songs.'

Mick was a massive star in the USA but The Babys never really made it that that big here in the UK. They are famous in the UK for two things, their hit record 'Isn't It Time?' played on Top of The Pops and singer John Waite's relationship with Britt Ekland. Mick was a founder member of The Babys but left after a major bust up with co-writer John. Mick often complained that in LA he was driven to the airport in a limo but whenever he landed at Heathrow he had to hail a taxi. Got him every time!

Rob's story continues in the 'Prams' entry......

GOING OUT WITH GOD!

Clive Roper (vocals/bass); Frogg Moody (keyboards); Richard 'Buzz' Atkinson (guitar); Dave Marsh (drums)

Clive Roper: 'When asked what going out with me was like, my old girlfriend would reply in a sarcastic tone 'It's like Going Out with God!' (God bless our Hannah !). The name stuck! A New Wave band formed from the ashes of The Nearlymen in the mid 1990s who'd play anywhere and everywhere for cash and booze!'

GO VEGAS

Includes former members of Cheap Regrets.

20 year old Go Vegas bassist Ross Kinnear tragically died in Germany in June 2008.

Winners of the Best Stage Act category at the 2008 Bass Connection awards. Tom Ray was the winner of the Best Singer category at the 2008 Bass Connection awards. Connor Christie was the winner of the Best Drummer category at the 2008 Bass Connection awards.

Tom Ray won Best Singer at the 2009 Bass Connection Awards.

From Dave Gerrard's review of the 'Colin's Six Pack' gig at the City Hall on 18 January 2007, printed in the Salisbury Journal on 24 January 2007: 'These lads were full of energy and engaged well with the audience, blasting out some catchy rock tunes. As a new band they have some way to go in terms of a polished performance, but they certainly have the adrenaline needed for the stage, especially highlighted in their cover of Whitney Houston's 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'.

GRANDMA MOSES

Late 70s, included Tom Thatcher, George Hart and Andy Golden.

Find out more in the book Endless Beat (Voices Of The New Sarum Sound 1970-1999) (Timezone Publishing 2010)

CHRIS HARTFORD

Find out more in the book Endless Beat (Voices Of The New Sarum Sound 1970-1999) (Timezone Publishing 2010)

COMPILATION APPEARANCES
GOD'S GREAT TAPE HEAD CLEANER (Salisbury compilation cassette including 'Fat')(7% GGTH 1 - 1991)

HEAD TO HEAD

Nigel Doak (vocals, drums and percussion); Simon Birch (keyboards, mixing and programming); Tack (bass); Rich Wright (guitars); The Dazman (guitars); Kate Hayes (backing vocals); Lou Watts (occasional vocals).

Winners of The Talking Heads Battle Of The Bands 2007, but play all kinds of stuff.

ALBUM
Head To Head (CD and Download) (h2h Recordings 2008).

THE HORIZONTAL BULGARIANS

The favourite ever band of Jon Maple (Mad Cow Disease singer and respected ‘Sound Tracks’ journalist) – according to Frogg!

Phil Manning: 'My memory of all this is a bit vague, but I think this was the case.

Self styled drunkest band in Salisbury. There were many line up changes but the nucleus around which the insanity whirled tended towards: Phil Manning (vocals/words), Mickey Dyer (bass), Tim Darlow (5 string upside-down guitar) and, incredibly but always, any one of the best drummers in Salisbury (they know who they are, I just can't remember all the names) (NB from Site Owner: Possibly also included Kevin Pearce on guitar).

Organising rehearsals was tricky enough, but when we played I am reliably informed that we rocked. Played the Arts Centre many times, NE London Poly and The Dolphin (?) in west London. We also organised ‘Rock for Africa’ charity gigs months before Sir Bob came up with ‘Live Aid’.

Key numbers: Pictures Of The Rain; Dracula's Daughter; Emma/Mild Thing (we wrote it, they (Dennis) nicked it) and of course the big finish/encore ‘Chicken Head’ (Tim wrote that). Didn't do too many covers, as we always found it easier to play our own stuff than learn someone else's tunes. We did however almost make Pere Ubu's ‘Final Solution’ our own, and often made a brave stab at ‘I Should Have Known Better’ by Wire.

Demos were recorded at Steve Collinson’s garage in Amesbury, but I don't know of anything being released, although rumours abound of ‘Pictures In The Rain’ being available on a compilation tape that was put out in South Yorkshire.

Split in the mid-80s, but quickly reformed as Newcombe and Roach with the addition of Matt Finn (brother of Nigel) on Lead Guitar and Alex Mundy on Drums. Although we were just a bunch of no hope noiseniks, we quickly became the best band of the late 80's locally (once all the other talent gave up or moved away).

Incidentally I stole the Horizontal Bulgarians name from a band I used to drum for (very badly) in Basingstoke, during the late 70s.'

Find out more in the book Endless Beat (Voices Of The New Sarum Sound 1970-1999) (Timezone Publishing 2010)

John 'Raz' Revell: 'I am he from whom Phil Manning stole 'The Horizontal Bulgarians' and I had been considering a website in honour of our seminal combo blissfully unaware of its West country afterlife. Co-founder Ed Rennie now lives even further west and performs nationwide on the folk circuit (edrennie.com). First addition to the band was guitarist Adrian Deevoy who went on to write songs for Robbie (Williams)'s 'Escapology' album. Further line-up changes resulted when Adrian and Ed fell out but by 1984, all of us (except Phil) had reassembled as The Seven Ages Of Man. I still have all our Horizontal Bulgarians recordings including a 10" acetate called 'The Good In Parts EP' and some groovy photos as well.'

IDENTITY CRISIS

Mike Dyer writing in his ‘Salisbury Calling’ local scene and bands round up, Vague 2, 1979: ''Identity Crisis were formed around the nucleus of Collinson brothers, Steve and Lloyd bass and drums respectively and guitarist Nick Marchant, around spring 1978. They set about rehearsing and writing backing tracks almost immediately. After 6 or 7 numbers were written, vocalist Neil Dalziel was added to the line up, contributing 99% of the band’s lyrics as well as the odd song. They continued rehearsing and booked up time in Pickwick Studios, Corsham, to see if their material worked - it didn’t. Their debut gig was at a private party 4 days later on August 19 1978, which went well. But the band still remained nameless, and for their second gig - Hamster near Andover - the landlord demanded a name to be billed. After various daft ideas, a member of the band moaned “What we’ve got here is an identity crisis”; which they thought apt and kept the name since, despite disliking it. They played a number of gigs throughout the year, culminating in a disastrous gig at Christmas in the City Hall supported by the QTs. A serious rethink was called for. They stopped gigging for 3 months and combed the area for a second guitarist, who came in the form of Colin Gray from Andover. They set about writing new songs and rearranging the old set, kicking out a few numbers. The band’s overall sound improved 100%, the two guitarists’ different styles complimenting each other nicely. So it was back to gigging again, as before, wherever and whenever possible, with their revitalised sound and extra power. The impression one gets of the live sound is that of a very original, high energy, ‘hard rock’ band - I hate pigeonholes - all of whom are excellent musicians that cater for various tastes. Every gig I’ve seen an improvement on the last.'

THE INBREDZ

Gaz (vocals); Colin Holton (guitar and vocals) Dave Carroll (guitar); Jim Blackwell (drums)

Debuted in the Summer of 2000 at The Tavern in Endless Street with The Next Pistols.

IN CASE OF A FIRE

Debuted at Bass Connection's September 2006 show at the Arts Centre.

INTENSIVE CARE

Neil Hotston; Steve Marlowe; Shaun Marlowe; Maybe More?

Late 70s/Early 80s punks from the badlands of Breamore and Fordingbridge. There was a very noisy rehearsal tape kicking around at some stage.

JANE FROM OCCUPIED EUROPE

Jim Harrison (guitar, vocals); Dave Todd (bass); David Ware (guitar, organ, vocals); Colin O'Keefe (guitar); Philip Eason (drums)

Early 1990s indie – a natural progression from the C86 period with Bubblegum Splash.

'The Rambler' magazine's review of 'Coloursound': 'Eight tracks of laid back neo-psychedelia and thrashing guitars in an arty black and white cover with a cartoon on the inner sleeve and a free poster, all for £5.99! Can't be bad! Come on.....support your local indie band! Seriously though.....it ain't half f--- - -' bad.'

Find out more in the book Endless Beat (Voices Of The New Sarum Sound 1970-1999) (Timezone Publishing 2010)

7” SINGLE
Ocean Run Dry/Annabel Lee; Kingdom By The Sea (7% JANE 001 – PC - 1989)

12” SINGLE
Little Valley Town; Parade/Walking Around; Horizons In Blue (7% JANE 1202 – PC with Came with free 'Roachomatic' postcard - 1990)

ALBUM
COLOURSOUND (Mourning Glass; Parade; Drift 13; Loss; Trash- A303; God’s Sonic Telephone; Obsession; Synaesthesia) (7% JANE 003 - With Free Poster -1991)

COMPILATION APPEARANCES
MIT SONNENSCHIRMEN FINGEN WIR DEN BLÜTENZAUBER (LP including ‘Just Like Holden Caulfield’ (Frischluft Tonträger FRL 002 - Germany 1989)
AUDACIOUS (Cassette - probably given away with a fanzine of the same name) including 'Little Valley Town') (Lovely Records LOCA01 - 1990)
HEOL (Cassette including ‘Untitled’ (Heol Records - Germany 1991?)
IT’S NOT WHERE YOU’RE FROM (Cassette including ‘Ocean Run Dry’ and ‘Annabel Lee’) (Given away with issue 2 of ‘It’s Not Where You’re From It’s Where You’re At’ Fanzine)
GOD’S GREAT TAPE HEAD CLEANER (Salisbury compilation cassette including ‘Synaesthesia’) (7% GGTH 1)

JERUSALEM

Lynden Williams (vocals); Bob Cook (guitar); Bill Hinde (guitar); Paul Dean (bass); Ray Sparrow (drums)

Early 70s metal. They supported Led Zeppelin at the City Hall and their records were produced by Ian Gillan. A second album was recorded but remains unreleased. They later transformed into the band Pussy.

Find out more in the book Endless Beat (Voices Of The New Sarum Sound 1970-1999) (Timezone Publishing 2010)

SINGLE
Kamikaze Moth/Frustration (Deram DM 358 - 1972)

ALBUM
JERUSALEM (Deram SDL 6 - 1972)

COMPILATION APPEARANCES
CIRCUS DAYS 3 (Strange Things Are Happening STCD 10004 - 1990) (CD including 'Kamikaze Moth')
CIRCUS DAYS - UK PSYCHEDELIC OBSCURITIES VOLUME 4, 1966-1972 (Strange Things Are Happening STZ 5008 - 1991) (LP including 'Kamikaze Moth')
A CD given away with 'Classic Rock' magazine in 2009 included 'Primitive Man'