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.

Scarlet Timpani -I remember seeing them play at Steeleys.

it was scala timpani, i was one of the robotic dancers for them after doing robot for radiation,scala timpani was alista from radiation and russ i think he was called from vision, i still have their single somewhere...good days.

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.

i used to be one of the robotic dancers for radiation thanks to your dad, i was 14 and really thought i was famous lol.then he moved on to scala timpani where we followed for a short time... how is the robotic bass man,id love to chat with him... mick

I used to play in a band with Bruce Butler in the late 70s, he was a lovely fellah and a fantastic bass player.

i bought the single "Tall Chairs" in colley club

what about "Vision" anyone remember them?

I know Chris Franklin. Absolutely fantastic guitarist!! and a great bloke too.

I saw several Radiation gigs and was very impressed, they had a good stage show with lighting rig, smoke machine, costumes etc. They were rumoured to be pulling £300 - £400 a gig which was very good at the time. One of the songs I remember was Bowie’s “Port Of Amsterdam”.

I saw them c1982 at the Woodhouse Central WMC and it ended in a riot. Fighting started mid gig in the amongst the packed crowd, the troublemakers threw their pint glasses up in the air hitting the ceiling and showering everyone with beer and glass, then the tables and chairs around the dance floor went up in the air. The band fled the stage and the house lights came up on a strip-light haze of smoke, punching and bloody linoleum.

We were near the stage so there was no way out of the club for us except through the fight so we climbed onstage, went through the curtains and joined a worried looking band in the dressing room. Fighting moved to the car park and as we watched from a distance a couple of police cars arrived, the first one was lifted underneath one side by the assembled crowd and rolled over. The other sped away for reinforcements.

In ’89 my mates and I recorded some songs in Steve Singleton’s studio on West St. His engineer Dave claimed to have been Radiation’s guitarist but I've seen no mention of a Dave on this thread??

I know Chris Franklin. Absolutely fantastic guitarist!! and a great bloke too.

I remember Chris well! If you see him tell him I am in contact with Steve Whitehouse... " I'm Linda & Susan's brother" that may jog his memory...

Still use one of his Guitar exercises today 25 Years on!

I saw several Radiation gigs and was very impressed, they had a good stage show with lighting rig, smoke machine, costumes etc. They were rumoured to be pulling £300 - £400 a gig which was very good at the time. One of the songs I remember was Bowie’s “Port Of Amsterdam”.

I saw them c1982 at the Woodhouse Central WMC and it ended in a riot. Fighting started mid gig in the amongst the packed crowd, the troublemakers threw their pint glasses up in the air hitting the ceiling and showering everyone with beer and glass, then the tables and chairs around the dance floor went up in the air. The band fled the stage and the house lights came up on a strip-light haze of smoke, punching and bloody linoleum.

We were near the stage so there was no way out of the club for us except through the fight so we climbed onstage, went through the curtains and joined a worried looking band in the dressing room. Fighting moved to the car park and as we watched from a distance a couple of police cars arrived, the first one was lifted underneath one side by the assembled crowd and rolled over. The other sped away for reinforcements.

In ’89 my mates and I recorded some songs in Steve Singleton’s studio on West St. His engineer Dave claimed to have been Radiation’s guitarist but I've seen no mention of a Dave on this thread??

I'm sure there was a Dave but can't remember his second name!!! "dave the carboard box" was his nickname!!!
Riots! Happy Day's....

I will remember you to Chris next time I see/mail him. he is still playing. And still passing on his techniques and excercises to mere mortals like myself. He is also making guitars now with his brother steve. They are turning out some pretty amazing stuff. is there no end to this mans talents....

great band saw them a few times ..our kid worked for shaggy dog disco who went round with the band ...i loved the cover off gost by japan great record and he sang it spot on

I will remember you to Chris next time I see/mail him. he is still playing. And still passing on his techniques and excercises to mere mortals like myself. He is also making guitars now with his brother steve. They are turning out some pretty amazing stuff. is there no end to this mans talents....

Thanks, I assume he heard what happened to Colin?

The tragedy never stops.... Colin's youngest daughter Danielle was murdered in October, she was 25. A few people have been arrested but still not been chargered with murder... South Africa for you!!! The Police are a joke!

Pleased to hear Chris is still playing and doing well... I bet those guitars really are the great.

Regards Ian

Does anyone remember Radiation playing a song called Beware The Night? I wrote this song with Dave Cowles in 1982/3 and have a cassette with their recording on it. I don't know any more details about Radiation other than what I've read on this forum. Be very interested to hear any stories concerning this.

Does anyone remember Radiation playing a song called Beware The Night? I wrote this song with Dave Cowles in 1982/3 and have a cassette with their recording on it. I don't know any more details about Radiation other than what I've read on this forum. Be very interested to hear any stories concerning this.

Richard, I have Beware the Night on MP3, just played it for the first time in years!! Still think it is a really good song, could email it to you if you would like? Not sure when this was recorded or if it is the same version - arrangement ect...

Let me know through the forum.

Cheers Ian

Richard, I have Beware the Night on MP3, just played it for the first time in years!! Still think it is a really good song, could email it to you if you would like? Not sure when this was recorded or if it is the same version - arrangement ect...

Let me know through the forum.

Cheers Ian

i'll have a copy if u don't mind ta ...... had many a laff with the radiation lads , went to a lot of their concerts & got to know em fairly well
some good bands back then , but you see very few nowadays
a few i remember :-
radiation
internationals (better b4 neil left)
dragonfly
smart ass
stagefright
and of course .... who can ever forget the irrepressable GUTTERBAND !!

i'll have a copy if u don't mind ta ...... had many a laff with the radiation lads , went to a lot of their concerts & got to know em fairly well
some good bands back then , but you see very few nowadays
a few i remember :-
radiation
internationals (better b4 neil left)
dragonfly
smart ass
stagefright
and of course .... who can ever forget the irrepressable GUTTERBAND !!

No problem! I need an e-mail address or can I post it on the forum somehow?? Dont use this as often so a bit unsure how to work it!! The Gutterband - Pure class, saw them a couple of times, great night's...
Yes sadly the "Boy Girl Duo" have ruined the clubs and the dreaded Karoke!!


Email your address and I wil send today.

Cheers

Richard, I have Beware the Night on MP3, just played it for the first time in years!! Still think it is a really good song, could email it to you if you would like? Not sure when this was recorded or if it is the same version - arrangement ect...

Let me know through the forum.

Cheers Ian

Ian

I would LOVE to have a copy on MP3. Please will you forward it to rich5050@gotadsl.co.uk? That would be fantastic!
Thanks
Richard

Ian

I would LOVE to have a copy on MP3. Please will you forward it to rich5050@gotadsl.co.uk? That would be fantastic!
Thanks
Richard

Richard,

In the post.... not the best recording, done in a hotel room in Cape Town, mid 80's if I remember right!!

Ian

Richard,

In the post.... not the best recording, done in a hotel room in Cape Town, mid 80's if I remember right!!

Ian

P.S. let me know if you receive it Ok.

I recently got to know Chris Franklin who was in Radiation and he's by far the most exciting guitarist i have ever seen. He's just incredible, right up there with the big names to my ears and as a valve amp manufacturer i have heard a good many. He's in a band called Black Toad, check them out.