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Burlesque (band)

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Origin
  
London, England

Years active
  
1972–1977

Genre
  
Pub rock

Genres
  
Pub rock

Labels
  
Arista Records

Record label
  
Arista Records

Burlesque were an English pub rock band formed in London in 1972 and disbanded in 1977. Core members were Billy Jenkins and Ian Trimmer, who after Burlesque had disbanded went on to record and perform as Trimmer and Jenkins.

Contents

Albums

  • Acupuncture (February 1977, Arista ARTY 151)
  • Burlesque (November 1977, Arista SPARTY 1028)
  • A live version of Bizz Fizz from the Burlesque album appears on Hope & Anchor Front Row Festival LP (1978, Warner Bros K66077)

    • Single

  • Acupuncture/Bananas (1977, Arista 87)

    • Members

  • Ian Trimmer - saxophones, lead vocals
  • Billy Jenkins - electric guitar, backing vocals
  • Steve Parr - keyboards
  • Steve Hughes - electric bass guitar, backing vocals

    • The band had a succession of drummers.

    References

    Burlesque (band) Wikipedia
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