Aug 19 2024 68 mins 1
The Truth were formed by Dennis Greaves, formerly of Nine Below Zero, and Mick Lister in early 1982.
Lead vocalist/guitarist Dennis Greaves previously with Nine Below Zero, When NBZ split in ’82, The Truth was formed. Dennis bought in ex-Stowaways Mick Lister to bring a '60s Soul sound built around the Hammond Organ, 2 guitars and a rhythm section of bass and drums. With Dennis and Mick sharing the guitar and vocals the rest of the band consisted of fellow ex-Nine Below Zero bassist Brian Bethel, Gary Wallis on drums and Chris Skornia on Hammond Organ.
The Band were aligned to the Mod revival around that time and the Jam had split in 1982 so picked up on that fanbase too. Although they went through several line-up changes, Greaves and Lister remained members throughout the group's run.
This episode covers the whole story right from Mick's audition through to Top Of The Pops, America (And Miami Vice) to a split and subsequent reunion and new material.It also covers Mick's songwriting and experience post the group which is not to be missed also This is definitely Mick's story and the interview starts at 25.53mins for those that want to go straight to it although the short band bio beforehand gives their history and music along the way.
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