Genres Synthpop Labels EMI, Scratch Genre Synthpop Albums Berlin Blondes | Years active 1978–1981 Origin Glasgow, United Kingdom Record label EMI | |
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Associated acts Altered Images, Cuban Heels, Endgames Similar Endgames, One Dove, Altered Images, Krisma, Skids | ||
Berlin Blondes was an early Glasgow synthpop band, who formed in 1978 and released a major-label album in 1980. Members went on to Altered Images and Endgames.
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The original lineup was Steven Bonomi (vocals), Robert Farrell (guitar, synth), David Rudden (bass) and Jim Spender (keyboards), with a drum machine. The band signed to EMI in 1980. Before the album's release, Rudden left and was replaced by Nick Clark from Cuban Heels (Clark is credited on the album, though Rudden played.), and Spender left to join Altered Images.
In late 1980, the singles and the album Berlin Blondes were released. Sales were so weak that the band was dropped from the label. Trouser Press described it as "undistinguished, danceable hybrid synth/bass/drums clichés, occasionally adding colorful Sparks-like vocals for character."
The band then added a drummer, Brian, and released a single, "Marseille"/"The Poet", on independent label Scratch Records in 1981.
Berlin blondes framework
Discography
Songs
Zero SongBerlin Blondes · 1980
Neon ProbeBerlin Blondes · 1980
Trail to IstanbulBerlin Blondes · 1980