Pink Military
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Founder | Jayne Casey |
| Headquarters | Liverpool , United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Pink Military—initially known as Pink Military Stand Alone—was a post-punk group originating from Liverpool, fronted by Jayne Casey, who previously performed with Big in Japan. The ensemble featured notable musicians such as Tim Whitaker (formerly of Deaf School), guitarist Martin Dempsey (ex-Yachts and It's Immaterial), along with drummers Chris Joyce (who later joined The Durutti Column and Simply Red) and Budgie, recognized for his work with The Slits and Siouxsie and the Banshees.
History
After the dissolution of Big In Japan in 1978, Jayne Casey established Pink Military, recruiting John Highway on guitar, Wayne Wadden handling bass, Paul Hornby on drums, and Nicky Cool playing keyboards. Their sound was a fusion of punk rock infused with elements of disco and reggae. The band’s first single, "Buddha Waking / Disney Sleeping," debuted in February 1979. Following the departure of Wadden, Hornby, and Highway, the group’s lineup was reformed to include Peter Lloyd, Steve Torch, Tim Whitaker, and Martin Dempsey. Under the Eric's label, they released the Blood and Lipstick EP in September 1979.
Further changes in personnel introduced Chris Joyce, Charlie Gruff, and Neil Innes to the band. Receiving support from John Peel, Pink Military recorded two sessions for his BBC Radio 1 program between 1979 and 1980. Their only full-length album, Do Animals Believe in God?, came out in June 1980 through a distribution arrangement with Virgin Records. A final single was issued in July before the group disbanded in 1981. After the breakup, Casey went on to form Pink Industry, Dempsey joined It's Immaterial and later Mel-o-Tones, while Joyce pursued projects with The Durutti Column and Simply Red.
Albums
- Do Animals Believe in God? (1980), Eric's - UK Indie Chart position: No. 3
Singles and EPs
- "Buddha Waking / Disney Sleeping" (1979), Last Trumpet
- Blood and Lipstick EP (1979), Eric's
- "Did You See Her / Everyday" (1980), Eric's