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The La's were an English rock band from Liverpool, originally active from 1983 until 1992. Fronted by singer, songwriter and guitarist Lee Mavers, the group are best known for their hit single "There She Goes". The band was formed by Mike Badger in 1983 and Mavers joined the next year, although for most of the group's history, the frequently changing line-up revolved around the core duo of Lee Mavers (vocals, guitar) and John Power (bass, backing vocals) along with numerous other guitarists and drummers including Paul Hemmings, John "Timmo" Timson, Peter "Cammy" Cammell, Iain Templeton, John "Boo" Byrne, Chris Sharrock, and Neil Mavers.
After the departure of Badger in late 1986, the band signed to Go! Discs in 1987 and started recording their debut album. Following the release of singles "Way Out" (1987), "There She Goes" (1988) and "Timeless Melody" (1990) and having aborted several recording sessions with different producers, the band released their debut album, The La's, in 1990 to critical acclaim and modest commercial success. John Power left The La's to form Cast and the group entered a prolonged hiatus in 1992. The group later reformed briefly in the mid-1990s, 2005 and 2011. However, no new recordings have been released.
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After the departure of Badger in late 1986, the band signed to Go! Discs in 1987 and started recording their debut album. Following the release of singles "Way Out" (1987), "There She Goes" (1988) and "Timeless Melody" (1990) and having aborted several recording sessions with different producers, the band released their debut album, The La's, in 1990 to critical acclaim and modest commercial success. John Power left The La's to form Cast and the group entered a prolonged hiatus in 1992. The group later reformed briefly in the mid-1990s, 2005 and 2011. However, no new recordings have been released.
Lee Mavers - guitar, vocals (1984-1992, 1994-1995, 2005, 2011)
Mike Badger - guitar, vocals (1983-1986)
Sean Eddleston - guitar (1984)
John "Timmo" Timson - drums (1984-1985, 1986-1987)
Phil Butcher - bass (1984)
Jim "Jasper" Fearon - bass, drums (1985, 2005)
Bernie Nolan - bass (1985-1986)
Tony Clarke - drums (1985-1986)
Paul Rhodes - drums (1986)
John Power - bass, backing vocals (1986-1991, 2005)
Barry Walsh - drums (1986)
Paul Hemmings - guitar (1987)
Mark Birchall - drums (1987)
Peter "Cammy" Cammell - guitar, bass (1988, 1989-1992, 1994-1995)
Iain Templeton - drums (1988; died 2022)
John "Boo" Byrne - guitar (1988, 1995)
Chris Sharrock - drums (1988-1989)
Barry Sutton - guitar (1988-1989, 1991)
Neil Mavers - drums (1989-1992, 1994-1995)
James Joyce - bass (1991-1992, 1994)
Lee Garnett - guitar (1994-1995)
Jay Lewis - guitar (2005)
Matt Jefferson - bass (1993)
Nick Miniski - drums (2005)
Gary Murphy - bass (2011)
From: Liverpool, England
Genre(s): Indie pop, jangle pop, Britpop
Active From: 1983-1992, 1994-1995, 2005, 2011