The Bodysnatchers (band)

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The Bodysnatchers were a seven-piece all-women band involved in the British ska revival of the early 1980s.

The Bodysnatchers

1 Career
2 Line-up
3 Discography
4 Other
5 External link

[edit] Career

Formed in London by Nicky Summers in 1979, they released two ska/rocksteady singles on the 2 Tone record label. The Bodysnatchers' first concert was at the Windsor Castle pub in London, on 24 November 1979. After signing to 2 Tone, they undertook a tour supporting The Selecter. They appeared in the Dance Craze documentary film, featuring live performances by various British 2 Tone bands.

The Bodysnatchers played together for less than two years, with the group disbanding in 1981 and no album released. Penny Leyton ended up joining The Deltones, and some of the Bodysnatchers' members evolved into another all-girl band, The Belle Stars. After The Specials' original vocalists left the band, the Bodysnatchers' lead singer, Rhoda Dakar, went on to sing with The Special AKA.

[edit] Line-up

Rhoda Dakar – vocals
Sarah Jane Owen – lead guitar
Stella Barker (born 6 September 1954) – rhythm guitar
Nicky Summers – bass guitar
Penny Leyton – keyboards
Miranda Joyce – alto sax
Jane Summers – drums

[edit] Discography

"007 (Shanty Town)" - a cover of the Desmond Dekker mini-classic. It appeared in the Dance Craze film.
"Monkey Spanner" - a cover of the Dave and Ansell Collins UK chart hit.
"Double Barrel" - another cover of a Dave and Ansil Collins number.
"Let's Do Rock Steady" / "Ruder Than You" - (1980) - UK Singles Chart - Number 22.
"Easy Life" / "Too Experienced" - (1980) - Number 50.
"The Boiler" (unreleased) - (1981) - later covered by the Special AKA.