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The Undertones

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    (1974-1983)
    Born in Derry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
    Feargal Sharkey, lead vocals
    Damian O’Neill, lead guitar and vocals
    John O’Neill, rhythm guitar and vocals
    Michael Bradley, bass guitar and vocals
    Billy Doherty, drums
    Reformed in 1999 with Paul McLoone replacing Sharkey
    Recorded the albums ‘The Undertones’ (1979), ‘Hypnotised’ (1980), ‘Positive Touch’ (1981), ‘The Sin of Pride’ (1983), ‘Get What You Need’ (2003), and ‘Dig Yourself Deep’ (2007)
    Recorded the singles ‘Teenage Kicks’ (1978), ‘Get Over You’ (1979), ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ (1979), ‘Here Comes the Summer’ (1979), ‘You’ve Got My Number (Why Don’t You Use It?)’ (1979), ‘My Perfect Cousin’ (1980), ‘Wednesday Week’ (1980) and ‘It’s Going to Happen!’ (1981)

Why they might be annoying:

    They almost did not record their breakthrough song, ‘Teenage Kicks,’ because they considered it too commercial.
    Their records sold fewer copies as their sound and songwriting topics changed, with Sharkey noting, ‘People still wanted us to rewrite the first album, and we weren’t prepared to do that.’
    Several potential reunions were scuttled by lingering tensions between Sharkey and the rest of the band, until the band decided to replace him as lead singer.

Why they might not be annoying:

    ‘Teenage Kicks’ was the favorite song of DJ John Peel, who had the opening lyrics carved on his tombstone.
    For their first tour of the US, they were the opening act for the Clash (1979).
    ’Sounds’ magazine called them ‘Possibly the greatest pop group in the English-speaking world.’ (1980)

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying