Are Stiff Little Fingers Protestant or Catholic?
The band was made up of both Catholics and Protestants and we were always very open about that. We never made a point of taking sides. It’s a style of writing that I’ve adopted, where I will point out problems.
What was Stiff Little Fingers biggest hit?
1. Suspect Device. The first track from the first album, which makes it the track that introduced Stiff little Fingers to the world.
Why are they called Stiff Little Fingers?
Burns, Cluney, and Faloon had previously been in a cover band called Highway Star, but when Cluney became a convert to punk rock, Burns and Faloon followed suit, and after recruiting McMordie, they took the name Stiff Little Fingers from a song by the Vibrators.
Who sang Alternative Ulster?
Stiff Little Fingers
Alternative Ulster/Artists
“Alternative Ulster” is the second single by the Northern Irish punk band Stiff Little Fingers. Originally released as a single on October 17, 1978, the song later appeared on the band’s 1979 debut studio album, Inflammable Material.
Did Bruce Foxton play with Stiff Little Fingers?
He stayed with Stiff Little Fingers for 15 years, during which time they recorded five albums, namely, Flags and Emblems, Get a Life, Tinderbox, Hope Street and Guitar and Drum.
Who is the drummer of Stiff Little Fingers?
Brian Faloon1977 – 1979
Dolphin Taylor1987 – 1996
Stiff Little Fingers/Drummers
Who is the lead singer of Stiff Little Fingers?
Jake Burns
Stiff Little Fingers/Lead singers
Jake Burns, their lead singer, is the only member to have been with the band during all its incarnations, but in March 2006, original bass guitarist Ali McMordie rejoined them following the departure of The Jam bass player Bruce Foxton after fifteen years.
How many original Stiff Little Fingers were there?
Profile: Northern Irish punk band formed around 1977, the original members being Jake Burns, Ali McMordie, Henry Cluney & Brian Faloon.
Who wrote Alternative Ulster?
Last week Stiff Little Fingers announced their 40th anniversary homecoming concert when the band, who wrote the song Alternative Ulster, will take to the stage at the Belsonic festival in Belfast this August.
Who is Bruce Foxton married to?
Pat Foxtonm. 1984–2009
Bruce Foxton/Spouse
In early 2009, Foxton’s wife of 25 years Pat, who had worked in public relations for United Artists and CBS, died of breast cancer. Bruce is now married to Kate Foxton (nee Farrow).
What age is Bruce Foxton?
66 years (September 1, 1955)
Bruce Foxton/Age
What are some of the Stiff Little Fingers songs?
Stiff Little Fingers Songs List 1 Straw Dogs 2 At The Edge 3 Hope St. 4 Drinkin’ Again 5 Gotta Getaway 6 Tin Soldiers 7 Listen 8 Barbed Wire Love 9 Piccadilly Circus
Why is Stiff Little Fingers’ “I feel like going crazy” so popular?
It’s just a great pop song, with a huge chorus. Stiff Little Fingers were always great at writing big anthems, and this should have been a massive hit, particularly in America, because it’s almost got an arena rock vibe to it.
When did Stiff Little Fingers’ no going back come out?
In August, 2014 “No Going Back” reached the #1 position in the UK Album Charts. Stiff Little Fingers’ latest live DVD and album, “Best Served Loud – Live At Barrowland”! was released in 2017 Watch the video of the live performance of “Suspect Device”.
Was it all Stiff Little Fingers’ fault?
And it was all Stiff Little Fingers’ fault. When we started doing interviews with my old band The Almighty we’d get asked about the bands that inspired us, and it’d be Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Motorhead, Ramones, The Clash and Stiff Little Fingers.