Wasted Youth (British band)

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Wasted Youth
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Background information
OriginLondon, England
Genres Post-punk
Years active1979–1982, 2021-present
LabelsBridgehouse Records
Members
  • Ken Scott
  • Rocco Barker
  • Ray Hanson
  • Teresa Casella
  • Alan Temple
  • Josef Rosam
Past members
  • Nick Nicole
  • Darren Murphy
  • Andy Scott
  • Mick Atkins

Wasted Youth are an English post-punk band from London, initially active between 1979 and 1982. The original line-up of the band was Ken Scott (vocals and guitar), Rocco Barker (guitar), Nick Nicole (synth), Darren Murphy (bass) and Andy Scott (drums).

Contents

Rocco Barker later went on to join the band Flesh for Lulu. [1] Andy Scott joined Cockney Rejects.

Darren Murphy died of cancer in February 2012. [2] Andy Scott died of cancer in May 2020. [3]

The band reformed in 2021, with original members Ken Scott and Rocco Barker being joined by Josef Rosam on guitar and synth, Teresa Casella (formerly of Miranda Sex Garden) on bass, and Alan Temple on drums. [4]

Discography

Singles

YearTitle UK Indie Chart Position [5]
January1980"Jealousy"23
July1980"I'll Remember You"19
1980"My Friends Are Dead" EP
May1981"Rebecca's Room"15
May1982"Wildlife"21
September1982"Reach Out"42
December1982"(Do the) Caveman"

Albums

YearTitle [6] UK Indie Chart Position [5]
December1981Wild and Wandering9
1982Live
May1983Beginning of the End13
From the Inner Depth
2006Memorialize (Singles '79-'82)

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References

  1. Harris, Will (6 June 2015). "R.I.P. Nick Marsh, lead singer of Flesh for Lulu". The A.V. Club . Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  2. Babey, Ged (22 February 2012). "Darren Murphy : Wasted Youth : RIP". Louder Than War . Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  3. Linazasoro, Nick (15 November 2022). "Wasted Youth are back after 40 years with a Brighton concert". Brighton and Hove News. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  4. Babey, Ged (21 October 2016). "Wasted Youth reform: first gig for 40 years sells out: Rocco speaks!". Louder Than War. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  5. 1 2 Lazell, Barry (4 March 2000). Indie Hits 1980 - 1989: The Complete UK Independent Charts. Cherry Red Books. p. 251. ISBN   0951720694.
  6. Wasted Youth discography at Discogs