The history, development and regeneration of Birmingham, UK
music
Cryer
Along with the Starfighters and Quartz, Cryer were a heavyweight in Birmingham rock music circles. Constantly gigging, and touring in support of such notables as Gillan and Ozzy Osbourne, the band had a great live reputation - not least due to the extensive use of somewhat unpredictable pyrotechnics operated by roadie Stevie Husband - alongside [...]
The Starfighters and The Pits Rehearsal Rooms - Granville Street
A more classic example of a rags to riches - to rags again cautionary tale of the music industry could not wish to be found than that of Birmingham’s Starfighters. Formed in 1979 the band comprised of Steve ‘Bertie’ Burton (vocals) - previously of Birmingham rock band Cryer, Stevie Young (guitar), Pat Hambly (guitar), Doug Dennis (bass) and Steve Bailey (drums) [...]
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