Birdland (band)
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 in Birmingham, England |
| Defunct | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Birmingham , England |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Birdland was a rock ensemble originating from Birmingham, England, active from 1988 until 1993. Their initial single, "Hollow Heart," achieved the number one position on the UK Indie Chart.
History
The band was established in 1988 by siblings Robert (vocals) and Lee Vincent (guitar), who had earlier been members of the glam rock group Zodiac Motel (1984–1988). The lineup was completed by Syd Rogers on bass and Gene Kale on drums. Their first release, "Hollow Heart," launched through Lazy Records, secured the top spot on the UK Indie Chart and attracted considerable media coverage within the UK music scene. Following singles such as "Paradise," "Sleep with Me," "Everybody Needs Somebody," and "Rock n Roll Nigger" also reached number one on the UK indie rankings. Of particular note, "Sleep With Me" broke into the UK Top 40 and was featured on the television program Top of the Pops. The band’s self-titled debut album was issued in 1991.
Due to managerial complications and internal conflicts, Birdland dissolved shortly after their debut album's release. They briefly came together again in 2011 to share a new demo via streaming.
Studio albums
- 1991: Birdland – UK chart position No. 44
Live albums
- 1989: Semi Official Live Album
Singles
- 1989: "Hollow Heart" – UK chart position No. 70
- 1989: "Paradise" – UK chart position No. 70
- 1989: "Live"
- 1990: "Sleep With Me" – UK Indie Chart No. 1, UK Top 40 No. 32
- 1990: "Rock N Roll Nigger" – UK chart position No. 47
- 1991: "Everybody Needs Somebody" – UK chart position No. 44
- 1991: "Wake Up Freedom"
- 1991: "Beat Me Like A Star"
- 1992: "She Belongs To Me"