The Truth (British band)
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | Dennis Greaves, Mick Lister |
| Defunct | 1989 (initially) |
| Fate | Reunited in 2012 for live shows |
Key people | Dennis Greaves, Mick Lister |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
The Truth is a British rock ensemble that originally operated between 1982 and 1989, later reuniting in 2012 for sporadic live shows.
Biography
The group was established in early 1982 by Dennis Greaves, previously of Nine Below Zero, alongside Mick Lister. Despite undergoing various personnel shifts, Greaves and Lister remained consistent members throughout the band's existence. Prior to their first album, Playground (1985), they issued several singles. Their 1987 release, Weapons of Love, represented a notable change in musical direction and became their most successful album in the United States. The album’s title track climbed to number 7 on the rock charts and reached number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100. Multiple songs from this album were included in the cult classic sci-fi movie The Hidden. The band ceased activity following the release of their 1989 album Jump.
In 2012, Dennis Greaves revived The Truth, reassembling the original 1983 lineup for a performance at London's Borderline venue. This lineup featured Greaves, Mick Lister, Chris Skornia, Brian Bethell, and Steve Phypers.
Current line-up
- Dennis Greaves – guitar, lead vocals
- Mick Lister – guitar, vocals
- Tom Monks – keyboards, vocals
- Anthony Harty – bass guitar, vocals
- Sonny Greaves – drums
Former members
- Chris Skornia – keyboards, vocals
- Russell McKenzie – bass guitar
- Brian Bethell – bass guitar (subsequently joined Blow Monkeys)
- Richard Parfitt – bass guitar (later associated with 60 Ft. Dolls and solo career)
- Gary Wallis – drums
- Rowan Jackson – drums
- Allan Fielder – drums
- Dennis Smith – bass guitar
- Steve Phypers – drums
Albums
- Playground (Infinity Records, 1985)
- Weapons of Love (I.R.S. Records, 1987) – reached No. 115 on US Billboard 200
- Jump (I.R.S., 1989)
EP
- Five Live (I.R.S. Records, 1984) – peaked at UK No. 97
Singles
| Year | Single | Highest chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Singles |
Canada RPM 100 |
US Hot 100 | |||
| 1983 | "Confusion (Hits Us Every Time)" | 22 | — | — | Non-album singles |
| "A Step in the Right Direction" | 32 | — | — | ||
| 1984 | "No Stone Unturned" | 66 | — | — | |
| "Playground" | — | — | — | Playground | |
| "Exception of Love" | 92 | 69 | — | ||
| 1987 | "Weapons of Love" | — | 61 | 65 | Weapons of Love |
| "It's Hidden" | — | — | — | From film The Hidden, not included on album | |
| 1989 | "God Gave Rock 'n Roll to You" | — | — | — | Jump |
| "Throwing It All Away" | — | — | — | ||
Compilation
- A Step Forward – Singles ● Demos ● BBC Live ● 1983-1984 (Cherry Red Records, 3 × CD, 2016)