Posted: 28 February 2010 at 10:54pm | IP Logged

Noel wrote: Great band and fantastic guitarist. Dave lee Travis played their single Sin at least once!

The single "sin" was by Moral Support who also released an album "Sonic Bonds"

Posted: 01 March 2010 at 2:18am | IP Logged

It was Zionic Bonds. Peter did the keyboards for Andy McCaroll's earlier solo album Epitapth For A Rebel.

Staying on the subject of the BMB, I had this chat with Bill earlier today. It was a non-linear conversation, so I've condensed it so it makes sense:

Jules
Bill, we at the ATF forum are intrigued, are you really doing a gig with ATF in October? We'd not heard about it before the BMB announced it.

Bill
Yes as far as I know its been arranged through Simon [Hawthorne] and ATF management. Its a Charity Fundraiser and ATF are in.

Jules
Well, how nostalgic will that be. Great fun.

Bill
Yeah I am really looking forward to playing with the band again, it should be a blast!

Jules
I wanted to ask, apart from a single and the No Sham lp, did you ever get into the studio again?

Bill
I did two Children's worship CD's over the past nine years as my alter ego 'Capt Bill', but thats about it. Led a lot of worship gigs for youth and adults at church.

Jules
Was the ever a second album considered at the time?

Bill
Not really because I moved to the states to get married and we felt that the band had run its course at that time. There was a new song written and we played it live but then once we knew we were splitting up, then we did not write anymore. 100% proof were from Manchester and they played with us a number of times, I knew them quite well. One of the concerts in Manchester is the only live recording of the BMB, but the 100% proof part of the gig was lost! I came back to UK after 4 months married and lived in Stockport, went back into teaching, did some live gigs but nothing serious as far as a new band or more bmb stuff.

Jules
Is the CD release of No Sham! going to be from tapes or remastered from vinyl?

Bill
Vinyl. I need to get that done for the gig. My daughter is having a baby in a few weeks so when that is done then the CD will be finished, remastered and released.

Jules
Kingsway would prob let you have the reel if you asked.

Bill
I have the Master tapes from Kingsway on DAT, they gave it to me about 12 years ago for 25 quid. I just asked them and they sent it. In fact I forgot that I had them till you said that!

Jules
Then, clearly, I would encourage you to use that, if possible :)

Bill
Well good to chat with you, stay in touch, and hopefully we will see you in October.

Posted: 01 March 2010 at 6:36am | IP Logged

Doh, Moral Support, 100% Proof, Bill Mason Band, Fathom! All those bands from too long ago! The old memory thing!! Nostalgia isn't what it used to be!

Anyone remember a band from the West Midlands called Koliah?

Posted: 01 March 2010 at 9:44pm | IP Logged

I remember 100% Proof playing Greenbelt and finishing with a great Heavy Metal version of "jesus loves me this i know"

Am I right in thinking another good Manchester band of that era were the Predators?