ArtistInfo

Section 25

Band, 1977-1988 GB, Poulton-le-Fylde
Electronic and Rock

Section 25 were formed in Blackpool, Lancashire in April 1978 by brothers Lawrence and Vincent Cassidy, taking their name from a provision of the Mental Health Act which allowed for compulsory detention. The group joined Factory Records and were produced by Martin Hannett and later Bernard Sumner. Unlike the majority of their obvious peers the group survived beyond 1982, and in 1984 not only scored an international dance hit (Looking From a Hilltop) but also synthesized acid house before it was a recognised style. The original group split in 1985. The brothers Cassidy revived the band in 2006, although Larry Cassidy died in 2010. His daughter Bethany now fronts the group.

Members

	Larry Cassidy voc
	Ian Butterworth g
	Vin Cassidy dr, perc
	Roger Wikeley b
	Jenny Cassidy voc 1977-1988 GB
	Paul Wiggin g
	Lee Shallcross
	Duncan Jowitt voc GB
	Bethany Cassidy voc, key *1986
	Stuart Hill b, key, bvoc
	Stephen Stringer g, key
	Angela Cassidy voc
	Joanna Cassidy key, voc