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The Green Telescope

Band, *1980 GB, Edinburgh
Rock

Garage beat band from Edinburgh, Scotland who released two 45s in the mid 80s. Lenny Helsing, guitar and vocals, Alan McLean, bass, Bruce Lyall, organ and Gavin Henderson, drums: played on debut Two By Two EP. Gavin replaced by Mal Kergan for Face In A Crowd single. Steve Fraser temporarily replaced Alan on bass for The Waking Dream and Tribute To Syd Barrett recordings in 1985. After this they would change their name to The Thanes Of Cawdor then shorten that to The Thanes.

     
Members
PortraitLenny Helsing
voc, g
Alan McLean
voc, b
Bruce Lyall
org, voc, g
Gavin Henderson
Popular Tracks   
Two By Two on Another Splash Of Colour: New Psychedelia In Britain 1980-1985 by Various Artists
A Glimpse on Just A Bad Dream: British Garage And Trash Nuggets 1981-89 by Various Artists
Face in a Crowd on Big Gold Dreams: a Story of Scottish Independent Music 1977-1989 by Various Artists

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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Two By TwoThe Green Telescope1986Single
Face In A CrowdThe Green Telescope1986Single
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