In September 1975, singer/guitarist Matt Dangerfield left Mick Jones’ fledgling London SS to form a new band with ex-Hollywood Brats songwriter/keyboard player Casino Steel. Dangerfield’s art college pal, guitarist Honest John Plain, was soon drafted in, and in mid 1976 Kid Reid and Jack Black filled the bass and drum roles to complete the line-up.
Dangerfield had converted the coal cellar of his rented basement flat in Maida Vale into a recording studio/rehearsal room, and 47A Warrington Crescent consequently became a vital hub for the emerging UK punk scene.
The Boys made their name touring with John Cale in April 1977 and signed to NEMS, releasing the single I Don’t Care.
Popular with the press but unable to convert acclaim into record sales, The Boys eventually split up in 1981.
Four of the original members regrouped in 1999 to play some concerts in Japan. They have also played other shows in Spain and China.
Honest John Plain
Guitar, vocals Matt Dangerfield
Guitar, vocals Duncan ‘Kid’ Reid
Bass, vocals Casino Steel
Keyboards, vocals Jack Black
Drums
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