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The Believers

The Believers eponymous album, 'The Believers' was recorded between 1987 and 1990 in various London studios. Their first single 'Save the Planet' was released on 7" vinyl in June 1989 on the Green Label, the proceeds of which were donated to Greenpeace and the Women's Environmental Network. The Believers emerged from south London in the mid-1980s, founded in 1988 by Dean Whitbread and Kevin Goldsborough, who co-wrote most of the songs. The group played English funk rock, with harmonies and dance rhythms, and were managed for a time by Danny Brittain. The band's line-up went through several changes: drummer Michele Drees joined early on, with Hollie Gibson on keyboards and singer-songwriter Richard Woods on electric guitar. After Richard was badly injured in a road accident, Peredur ap Gwynned joined the band as guitarist. Paul Cavaciuti replaced Michele Dress on drums, appearing on their album which was recorded at Beethoven Street Studios, London. The Believers played live with Stone Roses, John Otway, The Long Pigs, Microgroove, and Silver on the Tree, at the Jazz Café, at Club Orange, at Middlesex Poly, at London Uni, at the Assembly Rooms, Glastonbury, and on the Avalon stage at the Glastonbury festival. The band ceased playing in 1992. The recently released Firestation Records compilation album The Sound Of Leamington Spa Volume 8 includes 'Save the Planet'.

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