The Undertones are a punk rock/power pop band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975.

The original line-up released four studio albums—The Undertones (1979), Hypnotised (1980), Positive Touch (1981) and The Sin Of Pride (1983)—before disbanding in 1983. All Music Guide stated that guitarists John and Damian O'Neill "mated infectious guitar hooks to '60s garage, '70s glam rock, and Feargal Sharkey's signature vocal quaver." blank">http://wm04.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:aifwxqr5ldde~T1 _Salon.com stated that "When they began, they were a bunch of teenage Ramones-heads, and the only punk band in Ireland." blank">http://wm04.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:aifwxqr5ldde~T1

Sharkey pursued a solo career that achieved commercial success in the mid to late 1980s, and the other band members formed _That Petrol Emotion. The Undertones reformed in 2003 with Paul McLoone taking over for Sharkey and released the critically acclaimed album 'Get What You Need'.

The Undertones are an Irish rock band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975. The original band consisted of: * Feargal Sharkey (lead vocals), * John O’Neill (guitar), * Damian O’Neill (guitar, keyboards and vocals), * Michael Bradley (bass and vocals), and * Billy Doherty (drums). John O’Neill was the original main song writer, with his brother Damian and Mickey Bradley writing in various solo & combined variations for most of the remainder. Sharkey’s power pop tenor was distinctive,