Biography: When Medway punk band, the Pop Rivets, broke up in 1980, Billy Childish & Bruce Brand formed a new group with their former roadies, Mickey Hampshire & Banana Bertie, who had been performing in a group called Mickey & The Milkshakes. Former Pop Rivet Russ Wilkins took over on bass from Bertie in 1982 before being replaced by John Gawen in 1984. Thee Milkshakes split in 1985 leaving a rich musical legacy & influencing generations of fans & musicians.
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ReplyDeleteGenre:
Rock'n'Roll, Beat Music, Garage Rock
Members:
Mick Hampshire - Vox & Guitar -
Billy Childish - Vox & Guitar -
Bruce Brand - Backing Vox & Drums -
Banana Bertie (Mickey & The Milkshakes) - Backing Vox & Bass -
Russ Wilkins (The Milkshakes) - Backing Vox & Bass -
John Gawen (Thee Milkshakes) - Backing Vox & Bass.
Hometown:
Chatham
Biography:
When Medway punk band, the Pop Rivets, broke up in 1980, Billy Childish & Bruce Brand formed a new group with their former roadies, Mickey Hampshire & Banana Bertie, who had been performing in a group called Mickey & The Milkshakes.
Former Pop Rivet Russ Wilkins took over on bass from Bertie in 1982 before being replaced by John Gawen in 1984.
Thee Milkshakes split in 1985 leaving a rich musical legacy & influencing generations of fans & musicians.