Original drummer Hugh Whitaker was imprisoned in 1993 for arson and wounding with intent.
Paul Heaton
Vocals
Stan Cullimore
Guitar, vocals
Norman Cook
Bass, vocals
Hugh Whitaker
Drums, vocals
Housemartins, The
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