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The Nosebleeds
The Nosebleeds were a punk band formed in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England, in 1976. During their early days, they were known as Ed Banger and the Nosebleeds, until the departure of singer Edweena Banger (known as Ed Garrity and Ed Banger prior to her gender transition). The band is well known in modern rock history for the later successes of its individual members, notably Morrissey (the Smiths), Billy Duffy (the Cult), Vini Reilly (the Durutti Column), and Toby Toman (Primal Scream). They released two studio albums.
Edweena Banger (formerly Eddie Garrity), lead singer of the band - originally called Wild Ram - worked as a roadie for fellow Wythenshawe band Slaughter & The Dogs at their gig supporting the Sex Pistols along with Buzzcocks at Manchester's Lesser Free Trade Hall on 20 July 1976. The Sex Pistols were returning to the Hall after a 4 June concert that served as a catalyst for Manchester's fledgling music scene.
When the crowd at the gig became violent and Banger and a friend were injured, someone said, "You're a right bloody mob aren't you? Headbanger here and him with a nosebleed", inspiring Wild Ram's transformation into Ed Banger and the Nosebleeds.
Vini Reilly, later of the Durutti Column, played guitar, Banger sang, Tomanov (Toby) played drums and Peter Crookes played bass.
The newly-christened group changed their image and sound to align themselves with the punk movement and released the single "I Ain't Been to No Music School" / "Fascist Pigs" on Rabid Records. It sold 10,000 copies but failed to launch the band to success (possibly due to management issues). The group appeared on the television program Granada Reports to perform the single.
The band began to argue over money and shortly thereafter Banger and Reilly left the band.
Manchester music fan Steven Morrissey, later of the Smiths, replaced Banger. Billy Duffy, later of Theatre of Hate and the Cult, replaced Reilly.
The new lineup played only two gigs, one of which was well reviewed in the New Musical Express. "The Nosebleeds re-surface boasting a Front Man With Charisma, always an advantage", wrote reviewer Paul Morley. "Lead singer is now minor local legend Steve Morrison [sic], who, in his own way, is at least aware that rock 'n' roll is about magic, and inspiration." In his autobiography Morrissey stated that the band had no name and was misreported as being The Nosebleeds in Morley's review, as it included their rhythm section. According to Morrissey's account the review was of a Manchester University gig but this was incorrect, as it was at Manchester Ritz. A poster for this gig billed the band as The Nose Bleeds.
The Nosebleeds
The Nosebleeds were a punk band formed in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England, in 1976. During their early days, they were known as Ed Banger and the Nosebleeds, until the departure of singer Edweena Banger (known as Ed Garrity and Ed Banger prior to her gender transition). The band is well known in modern rock history for the later successes of its individual members, notably Morrissey (the Smiths), Billy Duffy (the Cult), Vini Reilly (the Durutti Column), and Toby Toman (Primal Scream). They released two studio albums.
Edweena Banger (formerly Eddie Garrity), lead singer of the band - originally called Wild Ram - worked as a roadie for fellow Wythenshawe band Slaughter & The Dogs at their gig supporting the Sex Pistols along with Buzzcocks at Manchester's Lesser Free Trade Hall on 20 July 1976. The Sex Pistols were returning to the Hall after a 4 June concert that served as a catalyst for Manchester's fledgling music scene.
When the crowd at the gig became violent and Banger and a friend were injured, someone said, "You're a right bloody mob aren't you? Headbanger here and him with a nosebleed", inspiring Wild Ram's transformation into Ed Banger and the Nosebleeds.
Vini Reilly, later of the Durutti Column, played guitar, Banger sang, Tomanov (Toby) played drums and Peter Crookes played bass.
The newly-christened group changed their image and sound to align themselves with the punk movement and released the single "I Ain't Been to No Music School" / "Fascist Pigs" on Rabid Records. It sold 10,000 copies but failed to launch the band to success (possibly due to management issues). The group appeared on the television program Granada Reports to perform the single.
The band began to argue over money and shortly thereafter Banger and Reilly left the band.
Manchester music fan Steven Morrissey, later of the Smiths, replaced Banger. Billy Duffy, later of Theatre of Hate and the Cult, replaced Reilly.
The new lineup played only two gigs, one of which was well reviewed in the New Musical Express. "The Nosebleeds re-surface boasting a Front Man With Charisma, always an advantage", wrote reviewer Paul Morley. "Lead singer is now minor local legend Steve Morrison [sic], who, in his own way, is at least aware that rock 'n' roll is about magic, and inspiration." In his autobiography Morrissey stated that the band had no name and was misreported as being The Nosebleeds in Morley's review, as it included their rhythm section. According to Morrissey's account the review was of a Manchester University gig but this was incorrect, as it was at Manchester Ritz. A poster for this gig billed the band as The Nose Bleeds.