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| Box of Toys | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | New wave, synthpop |
| Years active | 1982–1984 |
| Labels | Inevitable Records |
| Past members | Brian Atherton Andy Redhead Phil Martin Roy Campbell |
Box of Toys were a short-lived British new wave band, consisting of members Brian Atherton (lead vocals and keyboards), Andy Redhead (drums and guitar), Phil Martin (sax, keyboards and vocals), and Roy Campbell (bass and vocals). They released two singles, "I'm Thinking of You Now" in 1983, and "Precious Is the Pearl" in 1984.
History
Box of Toys were formed around the breakup of A Select Committee (active from 1981–83), a powerpop band consisting of members Brian Jones, Tim Lees, Steve Downey, Phil Martin and Andy Redhead. Two members from that band, Redhead and Martin, then teamed up with Roy Campbell and Brian Atherton to form Box of Toys. Before releasing any material, the quartet recorded a session with John Peel in April 1983. The band then released two singles, "I'm Thinking of You Now" (b/w "Old Man Rome") in August 1983, and "Precious Is the Pearl" (b/w "It Goes Without Saying" and "When Daylight Is Over") in 1984. The band ultimately split in late 1984, and its members went their separate ways. Andy Redhead formed the band 3D, with Johnny 'Riff' Reynolds and Brian Rawlins. Brian Atherton went on to form The Light.
Discography
Singles
- 1983: "I'm Thinking of You Now" b/w "Old Man Rome"
- 1984: "Precious Is the Pearl" b/w "It Goes Without Saying"
- 1984: "Precious Is the Pearl" b/w "It Goes Without Saying"/"When Daylight Is Over"
References
- "Box Of Toys – Discover music, videos, concerts, stats, & pictures at". Last.fm. 22 March 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- mij (26 February 2004). "music...isms: Box of Toys - 3D - The Light (1982-1986)". Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- "Burning Flame: Box Of Toys". 21 November 2007. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
External links
- Box of Toys discography at Discogs
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