Why are they called Stiff Little Fingers?
Why are they called Stiff Little Fingers?
They decided that Highway Star was not a punk enough name, and after a brief flirtation with the name “The Fast”, decided to call themselves Stiff Little Fingers, after The Vibrators’ song, which appears on the album Pure Mania.
Who did Stiff Little Fingers influence?
Stiff Little Fingers’ influence lives on in more commercially successful descendants such as Green Day, The Offspring and Bad Religion. Today, the band still exists with two of its four original members and recently released “No Going Back,” its first album in eleven years.
What was Stiff Little Fingers biggest hit?
1. Suspect Device. The first track from the first album, which makes it the track that introduced Stiff little Fingers to the world.
Did Bruce Foxton play with Stiff Little Fingers?
He played in several bands, including Sharp with former Jam member Rick Buckler, before joining Stiff Little Fingers in 1990. After leaving SLF in 2007, Foxton officially joined Rick Buckler and members of his tribute band, The Gift, to tour under the name From the Jam.
Are Stiff Little Fingers Catholic or Protestant?
The band was made up of both Catholics and Protestants and we were always very open about that. We never made a point of taking sides.
What genre is Stiff Little Fingers?
Alternative/IndieStiff Little Fingers / Genre
What was Stiff Little Fingers first album?
Broken Fingers/Live in AberdeenStiff Little Fingers / First album
What type of music is Stiff Little Fingers?
Is Bruce Foxton ill?
The Jam’s Bruce Foxton, 64, reveals he has tinnitus and was going deaf and blind after 40 years of performing but vows to keep on rocking with hearing aid. Belting out 40 years of hits like A Town Called Malice and Down In The Tube has taken it’s toll on Jam bassist Bruce Foxton who has revealed he has tinnitus.
Is SLF a Protestant?
Who sang Alternative Ulster?
Stiff Little FingersAlternative Ulster / Artist
