The Merton Parkas

The Merton Parkas were a Mod revival band formed in the Merton area of south London in the mid-'70s by Danny Talbot (vocals & guitar), Mick Talbot (keyboards), Neil Hurrell (bass), and Simon Smith (drums). They emerged on the wave of Mods revival and signed with an independent label called Beggars Banquet.

Related Topics:
Mod revival - Merton - London - Mick Talbot - Beggars Banquet

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They had a few moderately successful singles like :

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• You Need Wheels
• Plastic Smile
• Give It To Me Now
• Put Me In The Picture

and one LP

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• Face In The Crowd

After the group disbanded in 1980, Mick Talbot went on to play with Dexy's Midnight Runners, The Bureau, and with Paul Weller in The Style Council.

Related Topics:
Dexy's Midnight Runners - The Bureau - Paul Weller - The Style Council

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