Restless (rockabilly band)
| Restless | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| origin |
Ipswich , UK
|
| Genre (s) | Rockabilly , Psychobilly |
| founding | 1978 |
| Founding members | |
| Mark Harman | |
| Paul Harman (until 1984, since 2014) | |
| Ben Cooper (until 1990, since 2014) | |
| former members | |
| Steve Whitehouse (1988, 1990-1993) | |
| Jeff Bayly (1986-1987, 1989-1990) | |
guitar |
Mick Malone (1986-1990) |
Drums |
Rob Tyler (1991-2013) |
Restless is a British neo- rockabilly band formed in Ipswich in 1978 .
history
Restless is considered one of the most successful neo rockabilly bands and sold 25,000 copies of their first album. The name Restless goes back to the Carl Perkins classic.
She was one of the first newly formed bands during the rockabilly revival and has performed at all major festivals in Europe such as the Rock 'n' Roll Weekender in Hembsby and in the USA at the Viva Las Vegas . Restless also gave several concerts in the legendary Club Foot .
The band is still active today and gives concerts on a regular basis. The members all consist of thoroughbred musicians who have played or are still working in other bands such as Frenzy, The Space Cadets, Dave Philips & the Hotrod Gang or the Slim Jim Phantom Trio. Alongside Brian Setzer, Mark Harman is considered one of the best guitarists on the scene.
Discography
Albums
- 1982: Why Don't You ... Just Rock!
- 1984: Do You Feel Restless?
- 1986: After Midnight
- 1987: Live and Kicking!
- 1987: The Early Years '81 -'83
- 1988: Beat My Drum
- 1989: Kickin 'into Midnight!
- 1990: Movin 'on
- 1991: # Seven
- 1993: Figure It out
- 1995: Three of a Kind
- 1996: The Lost Sessions
- 1996: The Best of Restless
- 1997: Unplugged
- 2002: Do Your Thing
- 2011: Got It Covered
- 2012: Sounds Like Restless
- 2014: Seconds Out ...
- 2015: Originals
Singles
- 1982: The Restless
- 1983: Edge on You
- 1984: Mr. Blues
- 1985: Vanish Without a Trace
- 1986: Somebody Told Me
- 1986: Just a Friend
- 1986: What Can You Say
- 1987: Ice Cold
- 1988: Tobacco Road
- 1988: Radar Love
- 1999: Ghost Town
- 2002: Restless vs. The Rizlaz