(Naaldwijk, 1977-1981)

Meaning Bandname: The name was thought up by Wilco after seeing a documentary on the BBC.

Bio: The band was formed by Wilco and Harry in Naaldwijk. The rehearsalroom was a gardener’s shed in Naaldwijk (Van Koppen on the Van Koppenweg, via the choir of the Catholic church in Naaldwijk). Own song were mostly made by Wilco and Harry. Often after improvisations in the rehearsalroom. The first demo was recorded in the Flatertheek in Naaldwijk. The band stops when Harry left for South America for a longer period of time.

Description: Punk/New Wave

Lineup:
[1] 1977-1978
Harry de Vetten – bass & vocals
Jaap Boone – keyboards
Stephan van Leest – drums
Wilco van Leest – guitar  

[2] 1978-1979
Harry de Vetten – vocals
Jaap Boone – keyboards
Leon Brok – bass
Stephan van Leest – drums
Wilco van Leest – guitar

[3] 1979-1981
Harry de Vetten – vocals
Leon Brok – bass
Stephan van Leest – drums
Wilco van Leest – guitar

Other bands:
Harry de Vetten – Final Touch
Leon Brok –  The Red Sea Sharks, Brad Tacker, Leon Brock & The Tinkermen, Boston Tea Party, Mouser
Wilco van Leest – Final Touch

Discography:
1979 – Flatertheek demo (Unreleased, NL) [2]
2016 – The Untouchables 10″ (Not On Label, NL)
(only 1 copy made / 7 songs from demo and live recordings)

Various:
1982 – Boh Sampler (Boh De Records, 3b, NL) [3]

Concerts: (selected)
1979 Vogelshow, Maasdijk (+ The Treat, Lekker Bouten)

1980.09 Paard van Troje, Den Haag (+ The Passions)
1980.10.18 Nederland 3, Kwintsheul (+ The Treat)
1980.12.19 Melkweg, Amsterdam (+ Shoes For Industry, The Various Artists)1981.01.01 Eksit, Rotterdam (+ Shoes For Industry, The Various Artists, Chrystal Theatre)

1981.02.15 Nederland 3, Kwintsheul (Last concert)

Source: Leon Brok