Formed in the summer of 1979, this East London band forged a style with punk and psych roots. Their singles and albums were released on the Bridgehouse label, which was operated by bassist Darren Murphy’s dad, Terry, from his pub of the same name in Canning Town
Wasted Youth broke up in December 1982.
Darren Murphy passed away in February 2012 after a battle with cancer.
Ken Scott
Vocals, guitar Rocco Barker
Guitar Nick Nicole
Synthesizer Darren Murphy
Bass Andy Scott
Drums, vocals
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