Biography
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Panache
Effective period / Period of releases: 1981 - 1982
Members: Paul Hampshire, Graham Garrett, Greg Radcliffe, Colm Jackson, Terry Stevens (7), Takeshi Tsujino
Panache were a New Romantic band from the early 80s. Paddy (formerly of Cuddly Toys) formed the band by hiring Terry as bassist after doing the audition among 300 people through Melody Maker. The rest of members were selected among his friends. The band were particularly popular in Japan. Just before coming to Japan after their debut on Toshiba EMI, Colm and Paddy left the band. After disbanding Panache, Paul joined The Temple OV Psychick Youth.Members:
Colm Jackson (-82) - Vocal
Jeff Hepting (82-) - Vocal
Greg "Paco" Radcliffe - Guitar
Terry Stevens - Bass
Paul Hampshire - Keyboards, Vocal
Mel Wesson (82-) - Keyboards
Paddy Phield (-82) - Drums
Graham Garrett (82-) - Drums