Benny Profane
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Defunct | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Liverpool , England |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Benny Profane was a rock ensemble originating from Liverpool, active between 1985 and 1990. Their discography includes two full-length albums, multiple singles and EPs, along with three sessions recorded for John Peel.
History
After the dissolution of The Room in 1985, vocalist Dave Jackson and bassist Becky Stringer established Benny Profane, joined by Joe McKechnie, previously a member of The Passage. The initial demo featured guitarist Will Sergeant, and subsequently Robin Surtees became part of the group. The band's name and their first release, "Where is Pig?", drew inspiration from a character and motif in Thomas Pynchon's novel V.. Their first record deal was with Sub Pop UK (not affiliated with the American label), before transitioning to the Leeds-based indie label Ediesta, where they issued three singles during 1987–1988. The drummer position saw changes among Dave Brown, Roger Sinek, and Liam Rice prior to the band signing with Manchester's Play Hard label.
In 1989, Benny Profane unveiled the single "Skateboard To Oblivion," produced by Ian Broudie, alongside their debut album Trapdoor Swing. Later, they joined Imaginary Records to release a final single and their sophomore album Dumbluck Charm, which included a CD version featuring their first album. The band ceased activities in mid-1990. Following the breakup, Jackson and Stringer created Dust and subsequently The Dead Cowboys. In 2010, Dave Jackson released his solo work Cathedral Mountain under Higuera Records, collaborating with producers John Head and Tim O'Shea.
Lineup
- Dave Jackson – Lead vocals
- Joe McKechnie – Guitar and drums
- Becky Stringer – Bass guitar
- Robin Surtees – Guitar
Additional members:
- Peter Baker – Organ
- Dave Brown – Drums
- Roger Sinek – Drums
- Liam Rice – Drums
- Will Sergeant – Guitar (featured on initial demo)
Albums
- Trapdoor Swing (Ediesta, 1989)
- Dumb Luck Charm (Imaginary Records, 1990)
Singles and EPs
- "Where is Pig?" (1986, Sub Pop UK)
- Devil Laughing EP (1987, Ediesta)
- "Parasite" (1988, Ediesta)
- "Rob a Bank" (1988, Ediesta)
- "Skateboard to Oblivion" (1989, Play Hard)
- "Hey Waste Of Space" (1990, Imaginary Records)
External links
- Benny Profane videos on YouTube
- Dave Jackson's biography of the band
- Video of one-off Benny Profane reunion
- John Peel Sessions