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The Undertones

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Group. Formed 1975.

northern irish punk rock band

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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."

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  1. It's a question of creator's choice

    Thu 30 Jul 2009 12:43 (Feargal Sharkey found fame as lead singer in The Undertones and later as a solo... Feargal Sharkey

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  1. Dig Yourself Deep 2007

    Dig Yourself Deep

    Reviewed by Daryl Easlea

    ...'like the Beatles, only with bad complexions and no girlfriends'.

  2. The Undertones 1979

    The Undertones

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    In the summer of 1979 five lads from Derry were the best geeks on the block.

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