Wonderful Band saw them in Liverpool University October 1980, £1 entrance fee unbelievable! Fabulous gig, had a chat with them after in the bar, lovely down to earth guys
Bill Hurley on vocals. He set up the remaining band as The Mental Health Act and he was playing in pubs around North London certainly up until about 10 years ago. The last time I saw him was about 7 years ago in a high street in Islington and we quickly chatted because I used to know him through several friends.
We used to see Bill playing around venues in Essex a few years ago with his then band The Enforcers. Always a great night & he still had a fantastic voice & vocal range, but I think Bill was still troubled. He always laughed about being invited to perform a concert in Paris celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of the Beatle's "Sgt. Pepper" album.
Aaah my pals The Inmates. Bill Hurley, what a voice, Gunn on Lead, who we all call The Gunslinger. Tony on rhythm, Ben on bass and lastly the original drummer of The Inmates Jim Russell. Used to see this band all over the shop, France was one there favourite places especially Paris. Great band, great people. Have a listen to one of there singles "Heartbeat" totally blown away with this song, got to listen to the Live version about 8-10 mins long. About time they got out there again.
Bill you are the bollox mate, if you see this three old bands are getting it together for a gig next week on canvey island sunday 14th aug 6pm @ the labour club its Ed Stacey from Slash wildly & the cutthroats, John Sorrell from Lew Lewis Reformer, Andy Stevens & Micky Ogdon from Alison Moyet's old band the Abdabs, you are all welcome
I don't get this - about 2.13 the solo comes back in and the thing is repeated. It's not like this on the record - they do the same actions so the film has been tampered with - strange.
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Brilliant band and song
Wonderful Band saw them in Liverpool University October 1980, £1 entrance fee unbelievable! Fabulous gig, had a chat with them after in the bar, lovely down to earth guys
I'd forgotten how good this was.
The Brilliant inmate's, Top Bananas.
Bill Hurley on vocals. He set up the remaining band as The Mental Health Act and he was playing in pubs around North London certainly up until about 10 years ago. The last time I saw him was about 7 years ago in a high street in Islington and we quickly chatted because I used to know him through several friends.
We used to see Bill playing around venues in Essex a few years ago with his then band The Enforcers. Always a great night & he still had a fantastic voice & vocal range, but I think Bill was still troubled. He always laughed about being invited to perform a concert in Paris celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of the Beatle's "Sgt. Pepper" album.
Great band, great tune!
The best pub-rock band from the 80's!
I'd WALK like the proclaimers to see/hear these inmate's
greeeeaaaat voice
Super groupe !!!!!!!!!!! J'adore !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Was fortunate to have seem these guys in a small venue in Vancouver, Canada; I picked up their set-list that was taped to the stage... Great show!
Peter Needham y
Aaah my pals The Inmates. Bill Hurley, what a voice, Gunn on Lead, who we all call The Gunslinger. Tony on rhythm, Ben on bass and lastly the original drummer of The Inmates Jim Russell.
Used to see this band all over the shop, France was one there favourite places especially Paris. Great band, great people. Have a listen to one of there singles "Heartbeat" totally blown away with this song, got to listen to the Live version about 8-10 mins long. About time they got out there again.
Totally Agree Wonderful Band saw them in Liverpool University October 1980 £1 admission they tore the place up
ROCK 'N ROLL,,,,
Just Luv those guitar solos!!! A fine performance by all - nice one Bill ! All the best, Mark.
I remember this catchy Tune from this British Pub Rock Band!, I bet there are a lot of inmates who would like to do the Walk!.
killer band ! awesome voice and a unique sound. should have been way bigger.
What a Rare Stuff !
Well Done !!!
What A rare Stuff ! Great !
Well DOne !!!
vraiment tres bon.. bientot la base d’une renaissance
On aimerait bien
What a great band I love their first album
YAAAAHOOOOOO
5*
Thanks,Entertaining!!
rock and roll yeah
Anyone have "If time could turn backwards"by the Inmates--Great band------Charlie
Thats was my College teacher Peter playing the guiter Loooool i new he was in a band called inmates all da students use 2 talk about it in our class
The ''Inmates'' … Makes the ''Stray Cats'' look like Muppets ! … LOL ...
@NeilThompson30 thanks
Hmmmm....they've nicked the riff from T Rex's 'Beltane Walk' (1970), haven't they?
Bill you are the bollox mate, if you see this three old bands are getting it together for a gig next week on canvey island sunday 14th aug 6pm @ the labour club its Ed Stacey from Slash wildly & the cutthroats, John Sorrell from Lew Lewis Reformer, Andy Stevens & Micky Ogdon from Alison Moyet's old band the Abdabs, you are all welcome
Looks like Peter Beardsley on drums, or Jeremy Bamber...
I was thinking Martin Peters
How far did this get in the charts thanks?
Spring Amatul number 36
@Springamatul Number 36 - 9 weeks on chart
I don't get this - about 2.13 the solo comes back in and the thing is repeated.
It's not like this on the record - they do the same actions so the film has been tampered with - strange.
Peter Gunn
very good cover ! Check out the original by Jimmy McCracklin
Anyone know how the lads are?
Where is Bill Hurley ??????? I miss him badly !!!
should have been huge the new stones at least
pub rock ?
You’d think he would at least make some attempt at miming and best leave Mick Jagger to do himself.
Bill Hurley is himself and not doing the Feminine Jagger style !