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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] .
William MacArthur MacKenzie (27 March 1957 – 22 January 1997) was a Scottish singer and songwriter, known for his distinctive high tenor voice. He was the co-founder and lead vocalist of post-punk and new wave band the Associates.
Jan 4, 2023 · Alan Rankine, keyboardist and guitarist for Scottish Eighties band The Associates has died aged 64. The news was announced by Rankine’s sons Hamish and Callum, who posted on Facebook to pay...
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The Associates were a Scottish pop band formed in 1976 by Billy MacKenzie and Alan Rankine. They had several UK hits, experimented with electronic music, and faced label conflicts and personal tragedies.
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.
Jan 3, 2023 · The musician and producer Alan Rankine, co-founder of acclaimed Scottish band The Associates, has died aged 64. Rankine's sons Callum and Hamish confirmed the news on the guitarist and keyboard...
