Fronted by singer and guitarist Mick Walker, this Wolverhampton-based mod revival four-piece formed from the remnants of West Midlands punk bands The Injectors and The Neon Hearts and quickly built up a strong local following.
The band signed to Graduate Records in 1979, which released the band’s debut single, Opening Up b/w Billy, which reached #3 in the UK indie charts as the band embarked on a national tour to promote the release.
A move to the Vertigo label produced the second single, Angry Voices b/w Summer Nights in 1980. The single sold over 20,000 copies and spawned another national tour to promote it.
Constant touring placed a strain on the young band, and by 1981 The Circles had called it a day. The group reformed for some anniversary gigs in 1999.
Mick Walker
Vocals, guitar Tony Howells
Guitar Glenn Tranter
Bass Keith Allen
Drums
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