Original Mirrors
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Headquarters | Liverpool , England |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Number of employees | 6 (approximate number of band members) |
Original Mirrors was a new wave ensemble originating from Liverpool in 1979. Comprised of musicians previously involved with punk and new wave scenes, the group secured a deal with Mercury Records and produced two studio albums before dissolving in 1981. Subsequent to the breakup, several members went on to contribute to the Lightning Seeds and Status Quo.
History
The band was established in 1979 by songwriters Ian Broudie, who had earlier affiliations with Big in Japan and Secrets, alongside Steve Allen, formerly of Deaf School. The lineup also featured Jonathan Perkins on keyboards and guitar, previously part of XTC and Stadium Dogs, bassist Phil Spalding, who had played with Bernie Tormé, and drummer Pete Kircher.
After securing a contract with Mercury Records, Original Mirrors debuted with the single "Could This Be Heaven" in November 1979. This was followed by the release of "Boys Cry" and their eponymous album in February 1980. Following Spalding's exit, he was succeeded by Jimmy Hughes. The group then issued their sophomore album, Heart-twango & Raw-beat (1981), along with the final single "20,000 Dreamers" before disbanding.
Following the group's dissolution, Spalding joined Toyah, later moved on to GTR, and collaborated with Mike Oldfield. Broudie went on to form the band Care before achieving success as the frontman of the Lightning Seeds and as a producer. Kircher became a member of Status Quo between 1982 and 1985. Allen advanced his career within the music industry, taking on the role of Senior A&R Director at WEA’s Eternal label. Meanwhile, Hughes became part of Department S.
Albums
- Original Mirrors (1980)
- Heart-twango & Raw-beat (1981)
- Compilations
- Heartbeat - the Best of the Original Mirrors (1996)
Singles
- "Could This Be Heaven" (1979)
- "Boys Cry" (1980)
- "Flying" (1980) – released exclusively in Italy
- "Dancing with the Rebels" (1981)
- "20,000 Dreamers" (1981)