The Lurkers formed late in 1976 and played their first gig at Uxbridge Technical College in the December supporting Screaming Lord Sutch to an audience of 10. The original line-up consisted of Pete Stride on Guitar, Pete "Manic Esso" Haynes on drums, Howard Wall on vocals and Nigel Moore on Bass. Stride was the band’s main songwriter. The band were one of the pioneering punk bands that played live in the first few months of the now-legendary Roxy Club in London. Nigel was swiftly replaced by Arturo Bassick. They supported The Jam in February 1977, Eater in March, and Slaughter & The Dogs in April.
The Lurkers recorded four sessions at Maida Vale 4 studio for John Peel at BBC Radio 1, on 18/10/1977, 18/04/1978, 25/07/1978, and 24/01/1979. Their debut single "Shadow", the first release on Beggars Banquet Records, was voted by John Peel's listeners as twelfth best track of the year in 1977's Festive Fifty. with "Love Story", the B-side, at number 31. Bassick left the band after this first single, and was replaced by former Saints member Kym Bradshaw, who left before the recording of the third single, 1978's "Ain't Got a Clue"/"Ooh, Ooh I Love You" which saw the return of Nigel Moore to the band. That single was their biggest hit, reaching No.45 on the UK singles chart.
The Lurkers GLM - Not The Real Thing (The Future's Calling)
published: 23 Jan 2018
The Lurkers - I Don't Need To Tell Her
The Lurkers
I Don't Need To Tell Her
The Punk Singles Collection (2002)
Captain Oi! Records (AHOY CD 188)
All rights of this video go to the Lurkers
lyrics
I wanna be her hero
I wanna shine in her eyes
I wanna be her hero
I wanna get the first prize
I don't need to tell her
I'm a super fella
I don't need to tell her
Cos I mean more than ever
I wanna be her hero
I wanna feel like her king
I wanna be her hero
I tell her everything
I don't need to tell her
I'm a super fella
I don't need to tell her
Cos I mean more than ever
I wanna be her hero
I wanna look good
I wanna be her hero
I gonna be there too
I don't need to tell her
I'm a super fella
I don't need to tell her
Cos I mean more than ever
published: 09 Jan 2019
The Lurkers - Now Is The Winter
West London's finest ride again.....
published: 09 May 2010
Axe Static Meltdown by The Lurkers - Music from The state51 Conspiracy
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
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published: 27 Sep 2020
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The Lurkers – Live In Berlin
Selo: Released Emotions Records – REM 015 CD
Série: Classic Punk Collection – NO. 2
published: 30 Jan 2022
Doll Number Five by The Lurkers - Music from The state51 Conspiracy
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published: 26 Sep 2020
Quiet as a Mouse by The Lurkers - Music from The state51 Conspiracy
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published: 25 Sep 2020
The Lurkers - King Of the Mountain ( Part1)
published: 26 Nov 2010
Sex Crazy by The Lurkers - Music from The state51 Conspiracy
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The Lurkers
I Don't Need To Tell Her
The Punk Singles Collection (2002)
Captain Oi! Records (AHOY CD 188)
All rights of this video go to the Lurkers
lyrics...
The Lurkers
I Don't Need To Tell Her
The Punk Singles Collection (2002)
Captain Oi! Records (AHOY CD 188)
All rights of this video go to the Lurkers
lyrics
I wanna be her hero
I wanna shine in her eyes
I wanna be her hero
I wanna get the first prize
I don't need to tell her
I'm a super fella
I don't need to tell her
Cos I mean more than ever
I wanna be her hero
I wanna feel like her king
I wanna be her hero
I tell her everything
I don't need to tell her
I'm a super fella
I don't need to tell her
Cos I mean more than ever
I wanna be her hero
I wanna look good
I wanna be her hero
I gonna be there too
I don't need to tell her
I'm a super fella
I don't need to tell her
Cos I mean more than ever
The Lurkers
I Don't Need To Tell Her
The Punk Singles Collection (2002)
Captain Oi! Records (AHOY CD 188)
All rights of this video go to the Lurkers
lyrics
I wanna be her hero
I wanna shine in her eyes
I wanna be her hero
I wanna get the first prize
I don't need to tell her
I'm a super fella
I don't need to tell her
Cos I mean more than ever
I wanna be her hero
I wanna feel like her king
I wanna be her hero
I tell her everything
I don't need to tell her
I'm a super fella
I don't need to tell her
Cos I mean more than ever
I wanna be her hero
I wanna look good
I wanna be her hero
I gonna be there too
I don't need to tell her
I'm a super fella
I don't need to tell her
Cos I mean more than ever
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to ...
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to hear from you if you are one. https://grd.bg/6N4KN7
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to hear from you if you are one. https://grd.bg/6N4KN7
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to...
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to hear from you if you are one. https://grd.bg/6N4KN7
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to hear from you if you are one. https://grd.bg/6N4KN7
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to...
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to hear from you if you are one. https://grd.bg/6N4KN7
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to hear from you if you are one. https://grd.bg/6N4KN7
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to ...
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to hear from you if you are one. https://grd.bg/6N4KN7
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to hear from you if you are one. https://grd.bg/6N4KN7
The Lurkers
I Don't Need To Tell Her
The Punk Singles Collection (2002)
Captain Oi! Records (AHOY CD 188)
All rights of this video go to the Lurkers
lyrics
I wanna be her hero
I wanna shine in her eyes
I wanna be her hero
I wanna get the first prize
I don't need to tell her
I'm a super fella
I don't need to tell her
Cos I mean more than ever
I wanna be her hero
I wanna feel like her king
I wanna be her hero
I tell her everything
I don't need to tell her
I'm a super fella
I don't need to tell her
Cos I mean more than ever
I wanna be her hero
I wanna look good
I wanna be her hero
I gonna be there too
I don't need to tell her
I'm a super fella
I don't need to tell her
Cos I mean more than ever
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to hear from you if you are one. https://grd.bg/6N4KN7
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to hear from you if you are one. https://grd.bg/6N4KN7
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to hear from you if you are one. https://grd.bg/6N4KN7
"The return of Pete, Nigel and Esso, with a great LP” (louderthanwar.com)
https://godslonelymen.com/
We love exceptional music and musicians, and we'd like to hear from you if you are one. https://grd.bg/6N4KN7
The Lurkers formed late in 1976 and played their first gig at Uxbridge Technical College in the December supporting Screaming Lord Sutch to an audience of 10. The original line-up consisted of Pete Stride on Guitar, Pete "Manic Esso" Haynes on drums, Howard Wall on vocals and Nigel Moore on Bass. Stride was the band’s main songwriter. The band were one of the pioneering punk bands that played live in the first few months of the now-legendary Roxy Club in London. Nigel was swiftly replaced by Arturo Bassick. They supported The Jam in February 1977, Eater in March, and Slaughter & The Dogs in April.
The Lurkers recorded four sessions at Maida Vale 4 studio for John Peel at BBC Radio 1, on 18/10/1977, 18/04/1978, 25/07/1978, and 24/01/1979. Their debut single "Shadow", the first release on Beggars Banquet Records, was voted by John Peel's listeners as twelfth best track of the year in 1977's Festive Fifty. with "Love Story", the B-side, at number 31. Bassick left the band after this first single, and was replaced by former Saints member Kym Bradshaw, who left before the recording of the third single, 1978's "Ain't Got a Clue"/"Ooh, Ooh I Love You" which saw the return of Nigel Moore to the band. That single was their biggest hit, reaching No.45 on the UK singles chart.