This is Auckland Synth-Pop band Katango's first release. Along with Car Crash Set they were one of the first bands in New Zealand to play live without guitars, bass or real drums. They were formed by two ex-pat Brits Paul Eversden and Carl Robinson. Originally called The Entebbe Rebels. They built a following playing underage venues and appearing on the teen music show Shazam! In 1984 they won the Shure Golden Microphone Best New Band competition. They also supported Nik Kershaw on his New Zealand tour. Both their singles had Pick It Up as the B-Side. It was remixed by Dave McArtney for the second single.
Carl Robinson
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Synthesiser
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Steven Glaister
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Synthesiser
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Andrew Milne
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Synthesiser
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Paul Eversden
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Vocals
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| New Zealand Vinyl Discography | ||
| Singles | Label | Year |
| Pop Boys | Zulu | 1984 |
| Dial L For Love | Zulu | 1985 |
Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Katango - Pop Boys.mp3
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this...I just discovered your blog and love all the stuff you're sharing, thank you. Any chance you have the other Katango single titled "Dial L for Love"?? Thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks, sorry for the delay getting back to you. No I don't have a copy of Dial L. Another one to add to my want list. I haven't added any new posts for awhile. I'm starting to think I should find the time and start posting again.
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