Biography
The Bugs
Effective period / Period of releases: 1987 - 2018
Members: Miki Berenyi, Lloyd Tripp, Anton Rapley, Malcolm X (9), RIchard Smith (36), Martin Smith (40), Geoffrey C. Clarke, Dave Arbon
Garage Trash band from Colchester formed by LLoyd Tripp after The Vibes had split up.The band line up was - Martin Smith (Vocals), Richard Smith (Lead Guitar), Lloyd Tripp (Double Bass), Malcolm X (Rhythm Guitar) & Anton (Duane Ripley) Rapley.
The Smith brothers had previously played in Colchester Teen Trash band The Half-Lings & drummer Anton was a former roadie for The Vibes, The Sting-Rays & The Cramps.
When Lloyd left the band in 1987, the Smith brothers pulled in Miki Berenyi (pre Lush) on Bass plus new members Geoffrey C Clarke on drums & Dave Arbon on rhythm guitar.