Biography
Famous Imposters were a Sunderland-based anarcho-punk and post-punk band composed of Anth Irwin, Andy, and Raf. Though the band were politically anarchist "peace-punks", stylistically, they were very different than their anarcho-punk contemporaries, making forays into goth rock, jangle pop, and post-punk.
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After the Sub-Zeros split into Societies Vultures and Kulturkampf in 1982, part of Societies Vultures evolved into The Famous Imposters with some new faces. Anth Irwin did the lead guitar and vocal duties, 'Teaser' played second guitar, Tony played bass and Andy Burden played drums. Tony left in 1983 and was replaced by bassist Raf. By 1984, their second guitarist 'Teaser' left, resulting in a 3-piece. Even though they were only down to 3 members, most of their gigs where during that time.
They founded the Sunderland Bunker, which was a place similar to what Alternative held(a place for like-minded individuals to play music and share ideas), except The Bunker is still open today. It was there that the band met, practiced and played regularly.
In 1983, The Famous Imposters entered Felling Studios and recorded their debut demo 'Cradle to the Grave'. It had a melodic sound with vulnerable lyrics, but driven politically with personal views on life.
Unfortunately, The Famous Imposters sadly split not too long after, shortly after they played a solo spot at an open air show in Yorkshire.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.