The Higsons
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The Higsons were an English funk-punk band popular in the United Kingdom in the 1980s.
Founded in the 1980s at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, The Higsons' first recording was on the Norwich - A Fine City compilation album. The band got signed to the 2 Tone Records label, along with bands such as The Specials, The Beat and Madness. The Higsons' first single, "I Don't Want to Live with Monkeys", was released in 1981. The band's blend of high-energy funk and groove brought them some chart success before they folded in 1986.
Since the band's breakup, Charlie Higson found fame as a comedy writer and actor in The Fast Show. Terry Edwards fronted his own band and became a session musician. Simon Charterton became a member of the Camden-based band The Aftershave. Stuart McGeachin and Colin Williams got full-time jobs. Singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock paid tribute to the band with the song "Listening to the Higsons".
[edit] Members
- Charlie Higson - Lead Vocals, Harmonica, Piano
- Terry Edwards - Guitar, Trumpet, Sax, Piano, Vocals
- Simon Charterton - Drums, Vocals
- Dave Cummings - Guitar, Vocals
- Colin Williams - Bass, Vocals
- Stuart McGeachin - Guitar, Vocals
