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Cardiacs

Band, *1981 GB, Surrey
Rock and Alternative
A.k.a. Cardiac Arrest (4)

Formed in England 1977, Cardiacs originated in the group Cardiac Arrest, before entering the stage as Cardiacs in 1981. They began the label Alphabet to release their own material, after a couple of releases the label name was changed to The Alphabet Business Concern. They are best known for their unique style of music (termed "Pronk" by many) which contains elements of Progressive Rock, Punk and Psychedelic Rock.

     
Members
PortraitTim Smith
voc, g GB
PortraitDominic Luckman
dr
PortraitSarah Smith
sax, voc
PortraitWilliam D. Drake
voc, key, org *1962 GB
Bob Leith
dr, voc
PortraitJon Poole
voc, b, g, key *1969 GB
PortraitChristian Hayes
g, voc
Graham Simmonds
g
PortraitMark Cawthra
dr, voc, key GB
Marguerite Johnston
as
PortraitColvin Mayers
key, g
PortraitJim Smith
voc, b
Tim Quy
perc, syn
PortraitKavus Torabi
voc, g
Dawn Staple
Popular Tracks   
Is This The Life? on A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window by Cardiacs
Fiery Gun Hand on Sing To God by Cardiacs
Dog like Sparky on Sing To God by Cardiacs
Dirty Boy on Sing To God by Cardiacs
A Little Man And A House on A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window by Cardiacs
Tarred And Feathered on Songs For Ships And Irons by Cardiacs
Eat It Up Worms Hero on Sing To God by Cardiacs
Insect Hoofs On Lassie on Sing To God by Cardiacs
Bellyeye on Sing To God by Cardiacs
In A City Lining on A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window by Cardiacs

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Band Membership
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Some Fairytales From The Rotten ShedCardiacs2017Album
The Special Garage ConcertsCardiacs2014Album
Ditzy SceneCardiacs2007Single
Garage Concerts Vol IICardiacs2005Album
Garage Concerts Vol ICardiacs2005Album
Greatest HitsCardiacs2001Compil.
GunsCardiacs1999Album
Cardiacs Meet Camp BlackfootCardiacs Meet Camp Blackfoot1999Single
SignsCardiacs1999Single
Sing To GodCardiacs1996Album
Odd EvenCardiacs1996Single
Sing To God - Part OneCardiacs1996Album
ManhooCardiacs1996Single
Sing To God - Part TwoCardiacs1996Album
SamplerCardiacs1995Compil.
All That Glitters Is A Mares NestCardiacs1995Album
BellyeyeCardiacs1995Single
All That Glitters Is A MaresnestCardiacs1992Album
Day Is GoneCardiacs1991Single
Heaven Born And Ever BrightCardiacs1991Album
Songs For Ships And IronsCardiacs1991Compil.
On Land And In The SeaCardiacs1989Album
Baby Heart DirtCardiacs1989Single
Is This The LifeCardiacs1988Album
A Little Man And A House And The Whole World WindowCardiacs1988Album
Radio 1 Sessions / The Evening ShowCardiacs1988Album
LiveCardiacs1988Album
Susannah's Still AliveCardiacs1988Album
Rude BootlegCardiacs1987Album
Big ShipCardiacs1987Album
There's Too Many Irons In The FireCardiacs1987Single
Seaside TreatsCardiacs1985Album
Seaside TreatsCardiacs1985Album
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