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Vaffan
Coulo - Formed 1991.
Feat; Trifle (voc,gtr), Bicko (gtr), Mikey (drms), Kerz (bass). Debut at Ffridd
Bar in
Vaj,
The – Prestatyn
punk band (1980-81), feat; Nik Eragua (bass), Pete Bretherten (gtr), Richard
'Tucker' Gray (Rich Dick) (voc & songwriter), Chris 'Smooth' Jones
(later of New Order off-shoot Revenge) (drms). Mark 'Muss' Jones (manager- now
working for the Visitor newspapers). Formed late 1980, by 4 Prestatyn High
School 6th formers into Cockney Rejects, Angelic Upstarts & John Cooper
Clarke. The name came from a Derek & Clive sketch. Rich's dad worked at the
old Tower Beach Pontins Camp in Prestatyn & they practised on a full size
stage there to assorted friends. Debut gig in the North Wales Inn (Rhyl)
17.01.81 (review) (with
Holywell's finest The Vots amongst others), followed by a CND Benefit
gig in the
Valla -
Valleum
- Amlwch based
psychedelic-rock band formed 1997, orig feat; Marcus Peachey (voc,gtr), Andy
Culshaw (bass), Rob Owen (voc,gtr), Mike McMahon (drms) (ex-Vaffan Coulo).
Recorded 1st EP "Wrong Write Left Stayed" in summer 1998 . During the
mushroom season (sept-dec) of the same year Andy fell for a posh bird and went
to Uni and Rob was sectioned and had to leave the company of the band (he's
fine now), Andy was replaced by Ian (ex-Kresta) and Valleum
played 2 gigs as a 3-pc supporting Jack Sharp And The Three Stone Cops.
When Beans (ex-Kresta) replaced Rob the songs started to develop a more
punk/grunge element he brought with him songs and riffs from his old band which
gave Valleum a new and exciting edge, this is the incarnation with which the
band has enjoyed most success, in 2000 they played Glastonbury supporting
anarchist pop act Chumbawumba, and rec the Tennessee EP. In 2001 they toured,
recorded various sessions and hosted a number of open mike sessions @
S.P.A.C.E. in Bangor and Felinheli. 2002, rel the live album "Welcome The
Future Or Be Eaten By The Past." 2003 toured Norway rec 1st full length LP
"The Revenge Of The Reluctant Messiah" rel in 2004 on their own label
(Milkwood), then ‘The Whitey Album’ (Nov05), followed by ‘The Rainbow Hours’
(Nov07), line up is now Marcus, Ian Warburton, Mike and Alun (website)
Valstumps
- Huw Roberts -
Rhodri Llywelyn - Gareth Roberts - Llywelyn Roberts - Gareth Williams. Now
disbanded, (gone off to college). The summer of 1992 was a turning point in the
musical experience of 6 boys from
Vandal,
Chris - real name Chris
Morris, born Bromsgrove 1966. By a cruel twist of fate ended up being Neil
Crud's stepbrother. Began his very short musical career as the self
destructive bass player with the Kidneys, so short that he failed to
turn up for their one & only live rehearsal. Became an appreciator of music
rather than a maker of music. Now lives in Denibgh after moving to Prestatyn.
Vanta -
Meilyr Emrys
(voc,gtr), Stephen Prys (gtr) Martin Howarth (bass), Gerallt Hughes (drms).
From the area around Llanrug Bethel in Gwynedd. Rock band, influenced mainly by
The Verve, Radiohead, The Dandy Warhols, Oasis the Super Furry Animals.
VD Crew
- name given to the fanatical
following of 4Q, mainly consisting of females from Matt Vinyl's
family & friends. Became named so for their resounding vocal additions to
4Q's song V.D.
V8's - early 80's band feat; by Marti
Williams (voc)- who ran Studio X in Holywell, big mates with Julian
Lennon by all accounts. David Stewart Jones (gtr), Steve
Cawthray (drms, r.gtr), Martin Williams (gtr), Chris Carus (bass/b.voc) (also Germanic
Sans, Baby Milk Plant), Royd Baker (ex Baby Milk Plant). Gareth Davies feat
on many recordings. Played at Theatre Twm O'r Nant Denbigh.
Velvet
Morning – Deeside band c2006. More
info req’d
Vengeance
- rock band from
Rhyl area (late 80s), feat; Tony Babbington (drms)
Verm – Llanedwen in Anglesey based thrash
metal band formed '94, feat; Sean-Mandrake (gtr) & Alan Davidson (gtr)
formed the band, along with Chris Woodz (bass) are permanent members, drummers
& vocalists seem to come go, incl Wayne, Dean, Lee, Ian & Phil whose
previous band was also called Verm. Played 1st gig in Bethesda Rugby Club to 20
bored people on 11.11.94. 5 track CD/EP out 'Ravaged by Fire Axe' (Website)
Veto - Wrexham based band (?) (more info
req'd)
Vibe
Things - band from
Rhyl area (?) 1992.
Vicious
Circle - Prestatyn
based punk band, feat Andrew Tunnicliffe (guitarist & chief songwriter -
see also Grids, Mercenary Skank). Supported Black Flag at
Vicious
Pink Houses –
Porthmadog indie band (c1986), feat; Kevin Lane (voc), Jamie Something (gtr),
Antony Piercy (bass), Jamie Charnley (drms) (last 2 later of Mynd Am Dani).
Vinegar
– Bangor indie band
(mid-90s), feat; Spaggz (Leon Craggs) (bass) (now plays in Carbonvein, ex-Fubar,
Killing Bagpuss, Babies With Rabies, Skink), Rueben Leach (voc) (ex-Killing
Bagpuss, Fuz), Dave Taylor (gtr) (ex-Killing Bagpuss, Bucko)
& Blud (Wayne) (drms) (ex-Fubar, Bucko). Built up sizeable following around
locale & went down in history when police were called to a gig at Bangor
Uni & all hell broke loose. Split in 1995 & reformed briely in 1999
with Ashley Roberts replacing Spaggz on bass. Read
full biog…
Vinyl, Matt
- real name,
Matthew Williams, born 1972. Joined 4Q as drummer in 1988 at the age of
16 making his debut for the band in Brighton & went on to play the band's
remaining 43 gigs. Known as Mr Reliable, never missed a rehearsal, never
complained & never missed a beat. Introduced the words 'chod' 'brian'
'gooch' & 'nesbit' into the vocabularies of those around him. No known
musical undertakings after 4Q split in 1990. Recently spotted (Sep00) playing
drums for Wild Mornings
Vinyl
Vault - independant
record stall at the New Market Hall in Rhyl opened approx 1984 until Crocodile
Recs put him out of business. Specialised in rare new & 2nd hand
records & bootlegs.
Violated
– prev name for
Virge,
The - described as
The Levellers meets New Model Army meets blue grass meets Janis Joplin &
the most original band to come out of Wales ever. Feat; Al -
(mandolin,gtr,voc), Dale - (drms,remix), Guy - (bass), Helen - (voc), Jonny -
(keys,gtr), Phill - (gtr). This line up has been together for 2½ years, playing
a number of gigs in & around the Wrexham, Chester & Borders This 6
piece based in Weston Rhyn, Llangollen & Wrexham. 2 tracks appear on the Spank
Recs comp CD 6 of the Best.
Virus – Mold based 4-pc band (2001). More
info req'd.
Viva
Sparky – fanzine
edited by Penfold of Catchpenny Recs, on 11th issue (Dec03), feat;
interviews, view & reviews concerning the mainly lo-fi Welsh scene.
Available from all cool record shops in Wales or from PO Box 88, Mold CH7 4ZQ.
Vixen - 2003-05 Holywell/Birkenhead based female duo formed by ex-Goodfellas
backing vocalists Phillippa Kitchen (voc) and Amy Lammin (voc,violin), full
live band feat Nescobar Delmar (bass) (ex-Sofa Kings, Loving Cup), Si
Thomas (drms) (ex-Nidd & Friends, Goodfellas), Mark Van Latham (ex-Institute
of Air Guitar, Alfs Garage) and PJ Williams (ex-Hand Relief, Bastard
Squad, Institute of Air Guitar). (website)
Volume
Twins - Name given
to Flint twins Mark and Timmy Robinson. The twins have formed and featured in
many bands, noticeably ‘Ocean Rain’, an early version of ‘Premonition’ and
recently ‘Pound Foolish’. Their most recent band were forcibly escorted from
Theatr Clwyd after their terrifying performance during a charity gig, where the
band attempted to perform both sides of Motorheads’ ‘No Sleep Til Hammersmith’
instead of an agreed 60s medley.
Voodoo
Magic - formed late
1997, though jamming sessions started in 1995. Both Llyr Ap Cenydd (b.9.10.80)
(gtr,voc) & Alun Hughes (gtr) come from Valley, Leon Barker (b.6.12.82)
(bass) from Mold, & moved to Valley in 1991, Grwndi (drms).
Vorderman,
Carol – TV presenter (b.1960) orig
from Rhyl. Noted here for being a backing singer in late 80s for Leeds indie
band, Dawn Chorus And The Blue Tits (fronted by radio DJ Liz Kershaw)
Vortex
- Bethesda based
outfit (pre-1992). More info req'd.
VOTS,
The – Deeside hardcore
punk band (1980), feat; Chris Griffiths (voc), Martin Rogers (gtr), John Drew
(bass), Pete Banks (drms). VOTS initials for Victims Of The System. Their
following was known as the "vots army" who actually smashed up The
Gallery in Rhyl; The Vots being support to Discharge on the night. (a quite
nice touch though was that as the police turned up, they stopped the song they
were playing, Chris said, 'don't fight amongst yourselves....give it the
coppers!' & immediately went into a rendition of The Angelic Upstarts Police
Oppression!), Discharge’s Drummer Bambi recalls VOTS left a German helmet
in their dressing room! Also billed on the CND benefit festival at the Queens
in Rhyl 21.2.1981, & played with Jap Connection at North Wales Inn,
Rhyl 17.1.81 (review).
(pic)
V-Plates
- Buckley band
formed late 1999 as Disinterpretation with orig line up of Carl (gtr), Tans
(bass) and SOJ (gtr). Played 1st gig in a church hall in Buckley after which
Bod (gtr) joined & Carl became drummer. Rel The V-EP. (website). More info req'd.
Vul
Pecula - Aled
Ellis-Davies (voc,gtr), Rhys Llwyd (gtr), David Gwyn (bass), Alex Philip (drms,
nonsense), Bryn Jones – (trmpt) (?!). Tecwyn Siôn left in early 1996 Alex
(ex-Amddiffyn) now on drums. Vulpecula are a rock/pop/indie (?) group with
influences like the Beatles, Stone Roses more. Lots of gigs played throughout
Wales, including Rhyng-gol 95 96, Eisteddfod 94 (with Diffiniad), 95 (with
Gorkys) 96 (with SFA). A successful EP was released in May 1996, which was
recorded in Stiwdio Ofn, Llanfaelog. Appearance on I-dot (S4C – 10.03.97) -
songs performed were Gweledigaeth Eliffant Jones Baglu.
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