The Nightingales were a witty British punk band formed in November, 1979 in Birmingham. Band members were Robert Lloyd (vocals) and Joe Motivator on guitar, both formerly of The Prefects , with Eamonn Duffy on bass and Paul Apperley on drums.
The band reunited to issue four 7-inch singles in 2004, with an album planned for 2005.
Discography
Albums
- Pigs on Purpose (Cherry Red) 1982
- The Peel Sessions (EP) (Cherry Red) 1982
- Hysterics (Ink/Red Flame) 1983
- In The Good Old Country Way (Vindaloo) 1986
Singles
- "Paraffin Brain" UK #39 1982
- "Urban Osprey" UK #26 1983
- "Crafty Fag" UK #27 1983
- "The Crunch" (12" only) UK #27 1984
- "It's a Cracker" UK #16 1985
- "What a Carry On" UK #26 1985
