Macc Lads
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The Macc Lads – the self proclaimed "rudest crudest lewdest drunkest band in Christendom" – formed in the late 1970s in Macclesfield, UK, playing a fusion of punk and hard rock. Their career spanned the years 1981 to 1995 and they become notorious for their foul mouthed lyrics, political incorrectness, drinking, sexism and homophobia. They managed to offend a great many people and were repeatedly banned from venues and radio stations whilst retaining a die hard fan base. They are perhaps best described as the musical equivalent of the Viz comic, sharing many of the same themes.
Song lyrics cover an array of subjects, including beer, sex, chips 'n' gravy, football, fighting, and bodily functions. "Newcy Brown" beer makes an appearance in one song, as does Willies (J W Lees), but Boddingtons is the beer of choice for a true Macc Lad. And according to the Lads' songs, forcing a gay man to drink several pints of Boddingtons will change his sexual orientation!
Numerous synonyms for female genitalia, sexual intercourse, and homosexuals have been coined by the Macc Lads throughout the years, which is a great source of pride. However, 'Muttley McLad' – the lead singer/shouter of the band – is reported to have said that his proudest achievement is rhyming "George Michael" with "menstrual cycle".
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[edit] In "concert"
Most bands would greet their audience at the start of an evening: "Good evening <town>!" to the cheers and shouts of the audience. However, Macc Lads front man, Muttley, usually prefers greetings such as "what the fuck are you lot doing here, is there nowt good on telly tonight?" or "you fucking bunch of fucking poofy wankers!" and the audience usually respond in kind with a series of expletives. A classic entry was in Middlesbrough one night during the "One Foot In The Gravy Tour", not long after the Cleveland Abuse case was in the news. Muttley arrives on stage and greets the crowd with "What the fuck are you lot doing here, shouldn't you be at home shagging your kids?"
A favourite pastime of Macc Lads fans, whilst seeing their idols play in front of them, is to shower them with bodily fluids – this has ranged from the obvious choice, spit (preferably 'greenies'), through to a bag of vomit, which burst upon hitting Muttley himself. The lead singer is also known to have eaten particularly juicy 'greenies' which have landed on him from the audience.
On a more dangerous level, audience members also throw items such as beer cans, bottles of urine, and lit cigarettes at the band. The band sometimes respond by launching the missiles back towards the audience, and numerous injuries have been incurred by both band and audience. This has caused them to be banned from some venues, and adds to their infamy as a no-holds-barred rock band.
[edit] Band members
The one constant figure in the Macc Lads is Muttley, occasionally touring solo as The Macc Lad, with various other band members coming and going over the years:
- Muttley McLad Vocals, bass, lyrics.
- The Beater Guitar, backing vocals, moaning.
- Philip "Fast Fret" McCavity Guitar, backing vocals, vagrancy.
- Uncle Knobby Guitar, perversion.
- Al O'Peesha Guitar.
- Johnny Mard Guitar.
- Cheeky Monkey Drums.
- Stez Styx Drums and violence.
- Chorley the Hord Drums, frilly cuffs and knitting.
- Winston Dread Drums and Jamaican vibes.
- Binbag Backing vocals, lead vocals on "Dan's Round Us Andbag".
- Buboe Backing vocals, lead vocals on "Uncle Knobby".
- Tadpole Backing vocals.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Eh Up (1983) Hectic House
- Beer & Sex & Chips n Gravy (1985) Hectic House
- Bitter, Fit Crack (1987) Hectic House/FM
- Live at Leeds (the who?) (1988) Dojo
- From Beer to Eternity (1989) Dojo
- Beer Necessities (1990) Dojo
- Alehouse Rock (1994) Dojo
[edit] EPs
- One Gallon Demo (1982)
- Minge Pies and Mistletoe (1983)
- Filthy, Fat and Flatulent (1987)
- Sheepless Nights (1988)
- ...And Drinking Partners (1989)
- Bog N Roll Circus (1990)
- Turtles Heads (1991)
[edit] Compilations
- Dirty CD Chips n Gravy (1989)
- Twenty Golden Crates (1991)
- An Orifice and a Genital (1993) Dojo
- God's Gift to Women (1998)
- Lads From Macc (1999)
- Anthology (1999)
[edit] Songs
[edit] People
Various 'characters' have appeared Macc Lads songs, including:
- Charlotte (reputedly the biggest slag in Macc)
- Sweaty Betty (who only looks 'fit' after 10 pints)
- Dan (whose bodily functions feature in several songs)
- Miss Macclesfield (who used to be a good down-to-earth Macc lass, but then she won 'Miss Macclesfield' and became too posh)
- Mr Methane (other than the Macc Lads, Mr Methane is one of Macclesfield's modern (and equally disgusting) claims to fame)
- Al O'Peesha (RIP Sep. 2005) (Erstwhile roadie, newsletter writer and occasional 2nd guitarist)
- Bammy (inspiration for Mr Methane, lived in The Nags Head)
[edit] Places
Many exciting events and places have been immortalised in Macc Lads song lyrics, such as:
- The Bear's Head pub (now closed) on Mill Street in Macclesfield; this is a Mecca for any Macc Lad worth his mettle
- Blackpool, where the Macc Lads went to see the lights, and to have a fight
- Chester Zoo, where the animals all seem to be performing sexual acts or bodily functions
- Buenos Aires, where unfortunately, no Boddingtons could be found by the poor Lads
- Alton Towers, where the Lads had to queue up for ages to get a beer
[edit] Macc life
According to Macc Lads' songs, life in Macclesfield consists of drinking twenty pints of Boddingtons in the Bears Head, drinking, fighting, and having sexual encounters with fat and sweaty 'slappers'. However, these claims are somewhat unfounded.
