- The Scruffs
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The Scruffs are a
pop music group founded by writer/guitarist/vocalist Stephen Burns, guitarist David Branyan, and drummer Zeph Paulson inMemphis, Tennessee circa1975 . The first album by the group, released in 1977, was titled "Wanna Meet The Scruffs?" and remains acult classic in the genre ofpower pop . Although from Memphis, The Scruffs projected anEnglish pop style, and were occasionally accompanied on stage by formerBig Star member, and fellow Memphis power-popperAlex Chilton .Fact|date=February 2007 Although they officially disbanded in 1979, a second album was released after 20 years (although recorded in 1979-80) titled "TeenAge Gurls". This release was accompanied by the first CD release of "Wanna Meet the Scruffs?" Additional collections include: "Angst, The Early Years", a collection of earlier recordings and "MidTown", a release of recordings made by Stephen Burns and various musicians during the 1980's.During the late 1990's, Burns moved for a time to Glasgow, Scotland where he hooked up with local musicians to release a revival version of a similar group with "Love, The Scruffs" and "Swingin' Singles". Although now living back in the United States, he continues to work in Glasgow and has recently finished recording a revival Scruffs album, "Pop Manifesto".
In 2007, the Scruffs released an all new album, "Pop Manifesto".
Discography
tudio albums
Full details of the band's discography can be found via their website, www.thescruffs.com.
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