Band,
Rock
Garage Trash band from Colchester formed by LLoyd Tripp after The Vibes had split up. The band line up was - Martin Smith (Vocals), Richard Smith (Lead Guitar), Lloyd Tripp (Double Bass), Malcolm X (Rhythm Guitar) & Anton (Duane Ripley) Rapley. The Smith brothers had previously played in Colchester Teen Trash band The Half-Lings & drummer Anton was a former roadie for The Vibes, The Sting-Rays & The Cramps. When Lloyd left the band in 1987, the Smith brothers pulled in Miki Berenyi (pre Lush) on Bass plus new members Geoffrey C Clarke on drums & Dave Arbon on rhythm guitar.
![]() | Miki Berenyi voc, g *1967 GB |
![]() | Lloyd Tripp cb |
![]() | Anton Rapley dr |
![]() | Malcolm X |
![]() | RIchard Smith |
![]() | Martin Smith voc |
![]() | Geoffrey C. Clarke |
![]() | Dave Arbon |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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The Works E.P. | The Bugs | 2018 | Single |
Darkside | The Bugs | 1987 | Album |
The Bugs Are Leavin' Here | The Bugs | 1987 | Single |