The Sharks

THE SHARKS #Bath, Southwest -UK#

Genre: Psychobilly/NeoRockabilly



Band members : Alan Wilson (guitar/vocals)- founder member - served from the start to the end, Hodge (drums) - 1982 - 1995-ish, Steve Whitehouse (slap bass/vocals) 1982 - 1983, then 1994 - the end, Gary Day (slap bass) 1992 - 1994, Ben Cooper (drums) 1995 - 1997, Carl Parry (drums) 1997 - 1999

Formed in the late 70's by Alan Wilson, the Sharks started as a Rockabilly band, but later moved towards a more psychobilly feel. Steve Whitehouse and Hodge joined in 1982. The band's first album 'Phantom Rockers' was released soon afterwards on Nervous Records. The band later spilt in 1983......

Steve went on to form Frenzy. Alan went on to carve a career as a record producer..... and now owns a label and studio. Hodge could often be found playing in either Frenzy or some of Alan's studio and live projects..... he now resides in Spain.

The Sharks re-formed with Alan Wilson on Guitar/vocals, Gary Day on bass in 1993 and Hodge on drums and released the album 'Recreational Killer' on Cherry Red/Anagram records and the 12" EP 'Bitch Attack' (Vinyl Japan).

In 1995 Steve returned when Gary left to re-join Morrissey. The next album was 'Colour My Flesh' in 1995 - again on Cherry Red/Anagram. Other releases included 'Ruff Stuff' - an album of demos and the vinyl EP 'Sir Psycho' (Fury).

Since then there have been some live albums and other bits and pieces including a 25 track 'Best Of' CD and some DVD appearances. The band still occasionally record, but quit live performances in 1999 - mailnly due to Alan's busy career as a producer. So promoters.... please don't keep asking the band to tour the States as the answer is most definitely; "Thanks but no thanks". It just ain't gonna happen. Well, not in the foreseeable future.

Nowadays, Steve can still be found either playing live or recording with Frenzy. Gary was still with Morrissey the last time anyone looked. Hodge lives in Spain. Alan is a producer and also owns a studio and label and also manages a few other labels for the Cherry Red records group.

For full discography, biography and merchandise visit the Sharks website at: www.the-sharks.co.uk

The Sharks - Ruff Stuff In Plastic -1997 [mp3 VBR]
1-01 Deathrow
1-02 Take A Razor To Your Head
1-03 Scratchin My Way Out
1-04 Hooker (Demo)
1-05 Schizoid Man (Demo)
1-06 My Neighbours Garden
2-01 Honey I Laugh At You
2-02 Morphine Daze
2-03 Bye Bye Girl
2-04 Somethin In My Basement
2-05 Surfcaster
2-06 Dealer
The_Sharks_-_Ruff_Stuff_In_Plastic.rar


The Sharks - Recreational Killer -1993 [mp3 192kbps Inc Covers]
01 - Screw
02 - Bye Bye Girl
03 - Charlie - ('93 Version)
04 - Recreational Killer
05 - Dealer
06 - Hooker
07 - Surfcaster
08 - Morphine Daze
09 - Publican Gullican
10 - Gettin' Even With You Baby
11 - Somethin' In My Basement
12 - The Blockhouse
13 - I'm Hooked On You
14 - Schizoid Man
15 - Charlie - (The Sequel)
16 - Scratchin' My Way Out - (N.L. Mix)
The_Sharks_-_Recreational_Killer.rar


The Sharks - Bitch Attack + Sir Psycho -1994 (Vinyl Japan mp3-256kbps Inc.Covers)
Sharks -01- Bitch Attack - bitch attack
Sharks -02- Bitch Attack - mudman
Sharks -03- Bitch Attack - dealer
Sharks -04- Bitch Attack - schizoid man
Sharks -05- Sir Psycho - sir psycho
Sharks -06- Sir Psycho - cold heart
Sharks -07- Sir Psycho - sideshow freak
Sharks -08- Sir Psycho - between the worlds
The_Sharks_-_Bitch_Attack__Sir_Psycho.rar


The Sharks - Phantom Rockers -2002 (reedition + 2 tracks mp3 128kbps)
1.Moonstomp
2.Skeleton rock
3.It's all over now
4.Crazy maybe
5.Take a razor to your head
6.Death row
7.Love bites
8.Short shark shock
9.Ruff stuff
10.Phantom rockers
11.Charlie!
12.Slipped disc
13.I can't stop
14.Electrifyin'
15.Ghost train
16.We say yeah
The_Sharks_-_Phantom_Rockers.rar


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