Just read in the Star that lead singer Colin Lumsdale has died age 51.
The group was apparently well known in the eighties. Sorry I don`t remember them myself.

I remember watching them on the club circuit - use to do Fade to Grey and similar. I was only just thinking about them a couple of days ago.

RIP

I was a founder member of this band from 1979 to 1981 the original members
were, Steve Whitehouse (drums), Bruce Butler (bass Guitar), Chris Franklin (Lead guitar), Peter Rhodes (Lead Vocals), Colin joined the band as a sax
Player along with Simon Ellis on Trumpet in March 1979.The band was originally a Six piece professional soul band and was based in South Yorkshire.The Bands First gig was Gleadless Valley W.M.C. in July 1979.

Colin Lumsdale eventually became front man, band leader and later introduced his electrifying stage show at the the beginning of 1981 when, we entered a battle of the bands competition for EMI Records and came 2nd.The Line up then was Coiln (Lead Vocals) Chris (Lead Guitar) Bruce (Bass) Richard
(Keyboards) and Steve (Drums).The show started with CARS by Gary Newman and Colin performs his robotic dance routine then came CUT A LONG STORY SHORT by Spandau Ballet, Colin then introduced some his original songs starting with SUBWAY LODGER followed by FIRST TIME then MY LAUNDRETTE DISASTER and finally STIFF AND COLD.We return for an encore and play TURNING JAPANESSE By the Vapors. A Band called the GENTS did won the competition.I still have the original VHS video recording of this concert and some early photographs of the band in 1980.

Colin was an extraordinary person and will be remembered for his exceptional
stage performance which astounded audiances all over the country. I left the
band later in 1981, they became a very successful until 1983 when they split, and went to south Africa.
RIP Colin we all miss you

I was a founder member of this band from 1979 to 1981 the original members
were, Steve Whitehouse (drums), Bruce Butler (bass Guitar), Chris Franklin (Lead guitar), Peter Rhodes (Lead Vocals), Colin joined the band as a sax
Player along with Simon Ellis on Trumpet in March 1979.The band was originally a Six piece professional soul band and was based in South Yorkshire.The Bands First gig was Gleadless Valley W.M.C. in July 1979.

Colin Lumsdale eventually became front man, band leader and later introduced his electrifying stage show at the the beginning of 1981 when, we entered a battle of the bands competition for EMI Records and came 2nd.The Line up then was Coiln (Lead Vocals) Chris (Lead Guitar) Bruce (Bass) Richard
(Keyboards) and Steve (Drums).The show started with CARS by Gary Newman and Colin performs his robotic dance routine then came CUT A LONG STORY SHORT by Spandau Ballet, Colin then introduced some his original songs starting with SUBWAY LODGER followed by FIRST TIME then MY LAUNDRETTE DISASTER and finally STIFF AND COLD.We return for an encore and play TURNING JAPANESSE By the Vapors. A Band called the GENTS did won the competition.I still have the original VHS video recording of this concert and some early photographs of the band in 1980.

Colin was an extraordinary person and will be remembered for his exceptional
stage performance which astounded audiances all over the country. I left the
band later in 1981, they became a very successful until 1983 when they split, and went to south Africa.
RIP Colin we all miss you

whan did alistair (from dinnington i think) join the band ...... after the split he formed a band called scala timpani or something .... what happened to him/them thx

can you get that video ripped and uploaded iron fairy??
id be very intested in seeing it

never seen, heard, or even heard of this band before, but sound interesting

Iron Fairy i cant pm you you need to empty your pm box, ive got some important info about Colins daughter Danielle

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I was a founder member of this band from 1979 to 1981 the original members
were, Steve Whitehouse (drums), Bruce Butler (bass Guitar), Chris Franklin (Lead guitar), Peter Rhodes (Lead Vocals), Colin joined the band as a sax
Player along with Simon Ellis on Trumpet in March 1979.The band was originally a Six piece professional soul band and was based in South Yorkshire.The Bands First gig was Gleadless Valley W.M.C. in July 1979.

Colin Lumsdale eventually became front man, band leader and later introduced his electrifying stage show at the the beginning of 1981 when, we entered a battle of the bands competition for EMI Records and came 2nd.The Line up then was Coiln (Lead Vocals) Chris (Lead Guitar) Bruce (Bass) Richard
(Keyboards) and Steve (Drums).The show started with CARS by Gary Newman and Colin performs his robotic dance routine then came CUT A LONG STORY SHORT by Spandau Ballet, Colin then introduced some his original songs starting with SUBWAY LODGER followed by FIRST TIME then MY LAUNDRETTE DISASTER and finally STIFF AND COLD.We return for an encore and play TURNING JAPANESSE By the Vapors. A Band called the GENTS did won the competition.I still have the original VHS video recording of this concert and some early photographs of the band in 1980.

Colin was an extraordinary person and will be remembered for his exceptional
stage performance which astounded audiances all over the country. I left the
band later in 1981, they became a very successful until 1983 when they split, and went to south Africa.
RIP Colin we all miss you

Used to watch Radiation at Woodseats Workingmens Club along with The Internationals, Brilliant nights once watched members of Radiation playing bingo may have been you ?
In the late 80's i went on a couple of dates with a bandmember from The Gents (although 20yrs later cant remember is name) I remember they recorded a single my mum still has it i think..

I also remember The Gutter Band who i think had some of the old bands members in it ...They use to sell out i remember sitting at a table 2hrs early to see em and it was already standing room only.

whan did alistair (from dinnington i think) join the band ...... after the split he formed a band called scala timpani or something .... what happened to him/them thx

Scarlet Timpani -I remember seeing them play at Steeleys.

Radiation, only saw them once and they made me badly.

im still wanting to contact iron fairy urgently with some help for colins daughter
i just bumped a thread i did in general regarding you emptying your pm box you obviously missed and the mods have helpfully removed it :(

my dad lived over the rd from bruce on bass and knew him very well. Got a vhs tape and cassette of radiation he has. I remember seeing these.

Alistair(my dad) was from Sheffield, Stocksbridge to be exact, i do not see any mention of him of my uncle Chris (he was the drummer for Radiation) in your write up about the band iron fairy?! my dad and members of the band who came out to South Africa will be doing a charity show for Colins family on the 2nd of August.

oh and i heard there was an old radiation poster up on the forum, if anyone has one or knows which thread it's under it would be greatly appreciated

Sammie, If you get the poster please let me know!!! I'm Colins brother-in-law. I worked with the band in S.A in the 80's. I have made a web Radiation website(Forum won't let me post the address)! I have some photos on of your dad on it. If you have any you can give me for the site. PM me and I will email some cool band shots.

Regards Ian

hi ian sorry for the late reply...:) erm i personaaly do not have any photos, or at least nice ones anyway....there are some photos of the benfit concert on facebook, but i'm sure linda already knows about them, i think steve has some photos....i would really appreciate the photos my dad tho:) sorry i can't be more help. oh and i couldn't find the poster....keep well

Used to watch Radiation at Woodseats Workingmens Club along with The Internationals, Brilliant nights once watched members of Radiation playing bingo may have been you ?
In the late 80's i went on a couple of dates with a bandmember from The Gents (although 20yrs later cant remember is name) I remember they recorded a single my mum still has it i think..

I also remember The Gutter Band who i think had some of the old bands members in it ...They use to sell out i remember sitting at a table 2hrs early to see em and it was already standing room only.

yes u r right some of the internationals did remane and with others formed the gutter band, my brother was in the band when they had a bad crash in the late 80,s

Hi, Sammie, I have some band photos and the one's from the benefit if you would like them. Send me an email address and its done. Dont know how we will do this without showing your email address to the world!!! Well Sheffield anyway! Not recommended! I have to post 5 times before I can post the web address (which is ****) try putting these things together in your web browser -www dot radiation uk dot org and see what happens. I knew I could fool this system!!! I have also be in touch with a fan who is going to send me some stuff, will let you know what turns up. Apparently the lads are going to give radiation another go! And all seem keen on the idea. Watch this space Eh!

Take care

Ian

Alistair(my dad) was from Sheffield, Stocksbridge to be exact, i do not see any mention of him of my uncle Chris (he was the drummer for Radiation) in your write up about the band iron fairy?! my dad and members of the band who came out to South Africa will be doing a charity show for Colins family on the 2nd of August.

Is your mum called Debbie and did she live in Woodseats in the 80's

Hi - i was the keyboard player from early 1981 and worked with Colin, Steve Whitehouse, Chris Franklin and Bruce. I joined when the original trumpet player left. We did all that Spandau Ballet, Gary Newman and Ultrvox stuff and filled Crookes, Dial House, Woodseats etc.
Just heard on Facebook about Colin and feel pretty low about it. Those were great days for a wee club band from Sheffield. I didn't follow them out to SA so lost touch in 1983.
If any of you are out there - drop me a line - Richard T.