Dan Catsis

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Dan Catsis
Birth nameDaniel Catsis
Born (1959-11-30) 30 November 1959 (age 63)
Origin Bristol, England
Genres Post-punk, experimental rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass guitar
Years active1977present
Labels Heartbeat, Radar, Y

Dan Catsis (born 30 November 1959) is an English musician who served as the guitarist for the punk band Glaxo Babies, which he founded with Geoff Alsopp and Tom Nichols in 1977 in Bristol, England. [1] He was also a member of The Pop Group between 1979 and 1980, performing bass guitar on their second album and two singles. In 2010, he rejoined The Pop Group as they embarked on their reunion tour. [2]

Discography

YearArtistAlbumLabel
1980 The Pop Group For How Much Longer Do We Tolerate Mass Murder? [3] Rough Trade, Y
Glaxo Babies Nine Months to the Disco [3] Heartbeat Records
Glaxo BabiesPut Me on the Guest List [3] Heartbeat Records
1983 Blue Aeroplanes Bop Art [3] Abstract Sounds
2015The Pop Group Citizen Zombie [4] Freaks R Us
2016The Pop Group Honeymoon On Mars [4] Freaks R Us

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References

  1. Chapman, Rob (January 2006). "Glaxo Babies – Dreams Interrupted". rob-chapman.com. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  2. "The Pop Group Return to Play Two London Shows!". atpfestival.com. 10 July 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Dan Catsis discography at Discogs
  4. 1 2 "Dan Catsis > Credits". Allmusic . Retrieved 11 September 2014.