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.
In 1985, Raf left the band just before the release of their 12" album titled 'Children of the Revolution'. Raf only managed to play bass for side A. His brother David played bass for side B.
"Open your Eyes"
And as I look about me,
I wonder who really cares,
While were so safe and protected,
Theres a world dying out there.
This earth has so much to offer,
It should be a gift to all,
But weve let it be taken from us,
Well nows the time to reclaim
whats ours.
Theres no time for sitting back,
Its up yo us to make the change,
Each of us has got the power,
Realise it, break ignorances reign.
We cant afford to swollow the lies,
The time has come, the time is now,
Look up and think, OPEN YOUR EYES!
"Cradle to the Grave"
From the cradle to the grave, he starts to feel the change
that will add to his oppression, fill him up with depression
through his life and from his birth, they tell him what he's worth.
Tell him what he owes them, even though he never sees them.
Their morals and their lies, fill him up till he cries.
He never seems to do enough no matter how he tries.
From the cradle to the grave.
"Fighting Again"
Dont talk to me of standards,
Dont talk to me of morals,
The same fealing that justifies
DEATH, GREED, and EXPLOITATION.
Their judgement in my eyes,
A mockery of killing and lies,
The same people that say they condemn
war, then what the hell are they fighting for?
The spread of western knowledge,
Why cant they put it to our advantage,
I dont call their killing machines help,
They just add to their greed and wealth,
Downloads:
Cradle to the Grave demo 1983
http://www.box.net/shared/aejizv1gcb
Live at Leeds Bierkeller 1983
http://www.box.net/shared/nhc7h3p80p
Open your Eyes 7" 1984
http://www.box.net/shared/32d18nc2q1
Gateshead Squat Gig 4/29/1984
http://www.box.net/shared/lzad8lraomad8i41fdve
Children of the Revolution 1985
http://www.box.net/shared/ejmpp4btdg
