GREAT LOST ALTERNATIVE BAND: HONEY SMUGGLERS

This band made an impact on the Madchester scene of the early 90s. The Honey Smugglers formed in London, England in 1988. the band consisted of

Chris Spence – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Steve Cox – Keyboards, Vocals
Ged Murphy – Bass, Vocals
Steve Dinsdale – Drums, Vocals

They made a name for themselves in the London live circuit. They signed on to Fiction Records and immediately recorded the Listen EP. The title track was a hit because of the sound it carried which was the "baggy" scene that was taking over the U.K. at that time. They toured Britain with Eat and culminated with a sold out show at the London Astoria. Despite this and also being included in the Top 50 singles of the year in 1990, Fiction dropped them. They managed to sign on to Ultimate and released the Besides Which EP in early 1991. But then they suddenly split in the middle of recording their debut album.

They briefly reformed for some live shows a few years later but did not live up to expectations.

If you get a chance to listen to this band, I highly recommend you do. One of the great lost bands in the Madchester era.

Always Alternative,

Edwin