The Undertones

The Undertones are a punk rock/power pop band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975. The original line-up of The Undertones released thirteen singles and four studio albums — The Undertones (1979), Hypnotised (1980), Positive Touch (1981), and The Sin of Pride (1983) — before disbanding in July 1983. The Undertones have since reformed, replacing lead singer Feargal Sharkey with Paul McLoone. Music guide Allmusic have since stated in a review ... more

The Undertones are a punk rock/power pop band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975. The original line-up of The Undertones released thirteen singles and four studio albums — The Undertones (1979), Hypnotised (1980), Positive Touch (1981), and The Sin of Pride (1983) — before disbanding in July 1983. The Undertones have since reformed, replacing lead singer Feargal Sharkey with Paul McLoone. Music guide Allmusic have since stated in a review of The Undertones: guitarists John and Damian O'Neill "mated infectious guitar hooks to 1960s garage, 1970s glam rock, and Feargal Sharkey's signature vocal quaver." The Undertones formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975, the band members were five friends from Creggan and the Bogside, who initially drew inspiration from such artists as The Beatles, The Small Faces and Lindisfarne. The band initially rehearsed cover versions at the home of the guitarists, brothers John and Damian O'Neill, and in the shed of a neighbour. By the following year... less