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The Associates (or simply Associates) were a Scottish post-punk and pop band, formed in Dundee in 1979 by lead vocalist Billy Mackenzie and guitarist Alan Rankine. The band released an unauthorized cover version of David Bowie 's " Boys Keep Swinging " as their debut single in 1979, which landed them a recording contract with Fiction Records . [1]
- Billy Mackenzie
Billy Mackenzie. William MacArthur MacKenzie (27 March 1957...
- The Associates discography
Label: Associates/Beggars Banquet; Formats: LP, MC; 10 — 23...
- Billy Mackenzie
The Associates signed with WEA in 1982. Martha Ladly joined as back-up singer. Billy and Alan immediately scored a string of UK top 20 chart hits. The album Sulk made the UK top 10, winning album of the year awards in the UK music press. The group’s drug use was at a peak - Billy and Alan’s behaviour was becoming somewhat erratic.
New romantic band of the 1980s who scored a bunch of hits in their U.K. homeland. ... Explore The Associates's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. ...
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