Time UK (band)
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founder | Rick Buckler |
| Defunct | 1985 |
| Headquarters | England |
| Products | Music recordings, singles, album |
Time UK was an English rock ensemble active during the mid-1980s, founded by Rick Buckler, who was previously the drummer for the Jam. The band issued a total of three singles throughout their tenure.
Career
After the Jam dissolved in late 1982, Rick Buckler established Time UK, recruiting Jimmy Edwards as lead vocalist and Ray Simone on guitar—both formerly members of Masterswitch. The lineup also featured guitarist Danny Kustow from the Tom Robinson Band and bassist Martin Gordon, known for his work with Sparks and Radio Stars. Gordon participated in demo recordings and performed at one live event before Nick South, who had played with the Yoko Ono Band, Sniff 'n' the Tears, and Steve Marriott's All Stars, took over on bass.
Originally called the Time, the group likely altered their name to Time UK to distinguish themselves from the American band The Time. Among their initial shows was a complimentary concert at Sheffield University Students Union in June 1983, where they performed alongside groups such as Sisters of Mercy and Ruby Turner Band.
Their first single, "The Cabaret," achieved sales approaching 60,000 units. Released through Red Bus Records in October 1983, it charted officially for three weeks, reaching a peak position of number 63. Produced by Robbie Farnon, this release featured a faux radio broadcast incorporating demo excerpts and included "Puppets Don't Bleed," which would later serve as a B-side.
A year and a half later, "Playground of Privilege," produced by Tony Visconti and distributed by Arista Records, did not manage to secure significant success despite an appearance on BBC's Saturday Superstore. Following their third single, "You Won't Stop," Time UK ultimately disbanded.
Subsequently, Buckler and Edwards collaborated with Bruce Foxton to form Sharp, releasing a single titled "Entertain Me" via the independent Mod label Unicorn Records; this represented the band's sole recorded output.
In 2002, Detour Records compiled recordings from both Time UK and Sharp—including previously unreleased material—into the album One More Time.
Personnel
- Rick Buckler – drums
- Jimmy Edwards – lead vocals
- Danny Kustow – guitar, backing vocals
- Ray Simone – guitar, backing vocals
- Nick South – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Fletcher Christian (participated on second and third singles)
Album
- One More Time (Detour Records DRCD 041, 2002)
Singles
- "The Cabaret" / "Remember Days" / "The Radio Show" (12" and double 7" formats) (Red Bus/Arcadia TIME 123), 1983 – UK chart position No. 63
- "Playground of Privilege" / "Puppets Don't Bleed" (Arista ARIST 597), 1985
- "You Won't Stop" / "Things We Love the Best" (Arista ARIST 637), 1985
External links
- Official Time UK website
- [Discogs: Time U.K.]