Renegade

Renegade formed in Harrow, Middlesex. UK, late 1985. Harrow, just a few miles outside of London, was still a hive of Punk Rock activity in the 1980's: Chaos, 16 Guns, Curfew, Dead Loss, Burning Rhythm, Martyr, Ritual and Malice were all bands from, or associated with, the area and Renegade joined the ranks. The original Line up was: Paul Watson -- Vocals, Nick Moon -- Guitar, Andy Higgins -- Bass, John Hester - Drums. Rehearsals and song writing took place at Ram Rehearsal Studios in Hayes and with Nick and Andy exchanging song ideas, by post, on cassette tapes, during the winter 1985 and early 1986. The band's debut gig takes place at The Roxborough in Harrow on February 21st 1986. Support comes from Curfew. On March 16th, Paul and Nick go to see The Business and Vicious Rumours at London's Fulham Greyhound and get talking to Mark Brennan who was, at the time, starting Link Records. April 26th: the band  go into Hallmark Studios, just off of London's Carnaby Street and record the four songs that become the Stay In Your Homes demo. At  this time lead Guitarist Mick Lewis has just joined the band and, although not fully familiar with the set, plays solos on the first two songs. The tapes are sent to Mark Brennan who offers the band a slot on the forthcoming 'Oi! The Resurrection' LP. The June 22nd gig was originally billed with The Feckin' Ejits but Condemned 84 played in their place. A planned gig at The Old Tiger's Head, in London's Lea Green, with Vicious Rumours, on 18th June didn't take place when one of the band failed to turn up due to an 'incident'! Negotiations for an album deal with Oi Records, London supports with Bad Manners and tour supports with Peter and the Test Tube Babies are lined up, international fan mail keeps coming in; it all looked rosy in the Renegade garden. Sadly though the band folds late in 1986. Nick currently plays guitar with The Detuners and Forty Fiver, Paul is singing with Brass Knuckles and Andy plays bass and tours with The Circus of Horrors.

Stay In Your Homes (2015)

01 - Revenge

02 - Fictional Kicks

03 - Today

04 - Thin Disguise

05 - Rough Justice (Live)

06 - Eye Witness (Live)

07 - Cydanie Time (Live)

08 - Victims

09 - Eye Witness

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