Formed in 1976 The Speedometors were on the crest of the London Punk/New Wave/New Mod scene. The founding members, Martin Finlay, Toose Taylor, Robbie Watson and Lol Gellor estsablished themselves rapidly in the spreading "London" explosion.
The Speedometors attracted the attention of Colin Barton's indie label Mascot Records and the subsequent release of the single "Disgrace/Work" put the band on the indie charts.
The "Disgrace" single caught the ear of producer Miki Dallon, who then ran around the Midem song festival hyping the band to the same labels who had previously ignored them. The reaction was GREAT!!
Instead of sucking up to the "A&R man of the week" he choose to put the band in the studio and cut the "Day in the lights" L.P. and "shop it",. The result: the "LP" was picked up by genius "ex" RSO records chief Chris Yule for Acrobat/Arista records. Along the way Drummer Lol Gellor departed the band, (we can't remember why), but he helped get us there!! (Enter Steve Parry (ex Radio Stars)
The single "Tonight Tonight" recieved a great response with plays on B.B.C. Radio one and a live at the B.B.C. session. The band continued to tour the U.K. and play packed London shows at clubs such as the Greyhound, Fulham Palace Road, Golden Lion, Fulham and a residency at the "Marquee" in Wardour St London, the launching pad of acts such as The Who
Highlights: two appearences at the famed "Reading Festival". At the Nashville Rooms, Kensington they even played with Dire Straits on a early gig with friends Radio Stars. Trips up and down the motorways of England to hallowed places such as Liverpool kept the lads busy.
At the end of 1979 shortly after a tour with fellow Acrobat artist Ian Gillan (of Deep Purple fame, (only because the label said we had to do it!) the band went in different directions to pursue other avenues. Acrobat did their last "double twist" and crashed!!
The Speedometors attracted the attention of Colin Barton's indie label Mascot Records and the subsequent release of the single "Disgrace/Work" put the band on the indie charts.
The "Disgrace" single caught the ear of producer Miki Dallon, who then ran around the Midem song festival hyping the band to the same labels who had previously ignored them. The reaction was GREAT!!
Instead of sucking up to the "A&R man of the week" he choose to put the band in the studio and cut the "Day in the lights" L.P. and "shop it",. The result: the "LP" was picked up by genius "ex" RSO records chief Chris Yule for Acrobat/Arista records. Along the way Drummer Lol Gellor departed the band, (we can't remember why), but he helped get us there!! (Enter Steve Parry (ex Radio Stars)
The single "Tonight Tonight" recieved a great response with plays on B.B.C. Radio one and a live at the B.B.C. session. The band continued to tour the U.K. and play packed London shows at clubs such as the Greyhound, Fulham Palace Road, Golden Lion, Fulham and a residency at the "Marquee" in Wardour St London, the launching pad of acts such as The Who
Highlights: two appearences at the famed "Reading Festival". At the Nashville Rooms, Kensington they even played with Dire Straits on a early gig with friends Radio Stars. Trips up and down the motorways of England to hallowed places such as Liverpool kept the lads busy.
At the end of 1979 shortly after a tour with fellow Acrobat artist Ian Gillan (of Deep Purple fame, (only because the label said we had to do it!) the band went in different directions to pursue other avenues. Acrobat did their last "double twist" and crashed!!
Robbie Watson : Lead Vocal/Bass. Martin Finlay : Lead Vocal/Guitar. Toose Taylor : Lead Vocal/Guitar. Lol Gellor : Drums.
Lp Day In the Lights [Acrobat Records 1979 UK]
Single Disgrace [Mascot Records 1977 UK]
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