LORDY
Lordy was one of the few bands to emerge from Hawick in the 1970's that turned professional, and worked extensively all over the UK, building localised followings in places such as London, Tyneside, Warrington, Carlisle and the North East of Scotland. The band came close to signing a management deal with the organisation that handled chart-toppers Mud (“Tiger Feet”). Lordy recorded two original songs that had been written by Loudon and they had acetate demos of the material that was recorded in Galashiels, to send to record labels. The “A” side, “Hey Girl,” had become one of the most popular songs in the band’s set and it looked like it might take off if they could attract interest from a label. They played US army bases in Germany but disbanded shortly after returning from what was a gruelling experience over there in mid-winter. Loudon left the band and moved to Glasgow to be re-united with his new bride, Brenda, who was studying at the city’s legendary School of Art. He subsequently went on to manage bands and formed his own music agency to follow in the steps of Duncan Mackinnon.
Loudon Temple ex The Modified and The Ceiling Light Machine
Alan Marshall
Ian Swinton Drums
Colin Crawford
John Howden Guitar and member of Friends in Harmony
Iain Curran replaced Ian Swinton on Drums
If you can tell us more or have a photo contact us on [email protected]
Lordy was one of the few bands to emerge from Hawick in the 1970's that turned professional, and worked extensively all over the UK, building localised followings in places such as London, Tyneside, Warrington, Carlisle and the North East of Scotland. The band came close to signing a management deal with the organisation that handled chart-toppers Mud (“Tiger Feet”). Lordy recorded two original songs that had been written by Loudon and they had acetate demos of the material that was recorded in Galashiels, to send to record labels. The “A” side, “Hey Girl,” had become one of the most popular songs in the band’s set and it looked like it might take off if they could attract interest from a label. They played US army bases in Germany but disbanded shortly after returning from what was a gruelling experience over there in mid-winter. Loudon left the band and moved to Glasgow to be re-united with his new bride, Brenda, who was studying at the city’s legendary School of Art. He subsequently went on to manage bands and formed his own music agency to follow in the steps of Duncan Mackinnon.
Loudon Temple ex The Modified and The Ceiling Light Machine
Alan Marshall
Ian Swinton Drums
Colin Crawford
John Howden Guitar and member of Friends in Harmony
Iain Curran replaced Ian Swinton on Drums
If you can tell us more or have a photo contact us on [email protected]
