Bim (band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Music recordings |
Bim was a British new wave group established in 1980. Over the span from 1980 to 1982, they issued seven singles and released a single album in 1982 under the Swerve record label.
History
The ensemble came together in 1980, featuring Cameron McVey on vocals, Stephen Street handling bass and percussion, Bobby Henry on guitar, Andy Harley playing keyboards, and Brian Wren on drums and percussion. Before forming Bim, Henry had put out singles through the A&M and Oval labels. Their live performances included gigs at locations such as the Half Moon in South London.
In 1982, their track "Blind Lead the Blind" was produced by Mick Jones from the Clash. That same year, their single "Factory" received notable airplay on BBC Radio 1.
After Bim
Following the band's disbandment, Cameron McVey established himself as a respected songwriter and producer. In 1987, he formed the duo Morgan-McVey with Jamie Morgan and released "Looking Good Diving," which was produced by Stock Aitken Waterman. The B-side of this release featured Neneh Cherry, whose contribution was later developed into the hit "Buffalo Stance." McVey and Cherry married in 1990. His production credits include work with artists such as Massive Attack, Frente, Portishead, All Saints, and Sugababes. Additionally, he participated in projects like Dynamik Duo, Virgin Souls, and cirKus.
Stephen Street also gained recognition as a producer, collaborating with acts including the Smiths, Morrissey, Blur, the Cranberries, New Order, Suede, and Kaiser Chiefs.
Guitarist Bobby Henry died on 20 September 2011.
Albums
- 1982: Boobams Out!
Singles
- 1980: "Delicious Gone Wrong"
- 1981: "Romance"
- 1981: "Wally Rap"
- 1981: "Request Time"/"Don't Panic"
- 1982: "Blind Lead the Blind"
- 1982: "Factory"
- 1982: "Change!"