This article is about the English band London. For the American band with the same name, see London.
London were a four piece punk band formed in London in 1976 and were best known for their wild stage act. The line-up was Riff Regan (Vocals), Steve Voice (Bass), Jon Moss (Drums) and Dave Wight (Guitar). They were managed by Simon Napier-Bell and recorded two singles, a 4 track EP and an album for MCA Records in 1977. Most of their songs were written by Riff Regan (including the first two singles Everyone's A Winner and Summer of Love) or by Riff Regan and Steve Voice. All their records were produced by Napier-Bell at the IBC Studios in London.
They toured extensively throughout 1977, first supporting The Stranglers and then as headliners in their own right. Their third release, the single Animal Games, was featured on the notorious Sex Pistols edition of the British TV show So It Goes.
Their final gig was at the Marquee Club in Wardour Street on the 8th December 1977. The band broke up shortly afterwards. On leaving, Moss joined The Damned and then formed Culture Club with Boy George. Riff Regan released solo records before reverting to his real name of Miles Tredinnick and becoming a comedy writer; since 2005 he has also been the lead singer with the band Magic Bus.
Steve Voice formed a new band 'The Original Vampires' and Dave Wight following stints in 'Metro' and Holly and the Italians reverted to his real name of Colin Wight and became an academic; recently appointed blank">Professor of International Politics at the University of Exeter.
MCA Records released the band's one and only album in February 1978 called _Animal Games.
London The Punk Rock Collection, a CD containing all their recorded work, was released on the Captain Oi! label in 1997.
The band played their first gig in over 30 years at the 12 Bar Club in London on Saturday 23rd February 2008.
This article is about the American band London. For the British band with the same name, see London. London is an American glam metal / heavy metal band, based in Hollywood, California. The band is perhaps most notable for featuring members that would go on to play in more famous bands such as Mötley Crüe, Guns N' Roses, W.A.S.P. and Cinderella.
