The Sandkings (band)

The Sandkings, were an indie music band, from Wolverhampton, England, who had minor success in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

They were named after a 1981 collection of sci-fi short stories by George R. R. Martin (called Sandkings)

Their first four singles were released on their own 'Long Beach Records' - the first "Rain" featured another singer called Andy Parton, before they recruited Jas Mann as their singer. They toured with other West Midlands bands including The Wonder Stuff, Pop Will Eat Itself and Ned's Atomic Dustbin as well as being the opening act for The Happy Mondays and The Stone Roses in the early '90s.

Jas Mann left the band in 1992 because of creative differences, and they disbanded. Mann went on to form Babylon Zoo who had a No. 1 single in the UK music charts in 1996.

Band Members (1988-1992)

* Jas Mann : Vocals
* Dave Brown : Bass Guitar
* Glenn Dodd : Guitar/Backing Voices
* Terry Kirkbride : Drums/Backing Voices

Discography (Singles)

* Rain - 1988 - released on Long Beach Records (BEACH 1)
* Hope Springs Eternal - 1988 - 12" single released on Long Beach Records (BEACH 2)
* All's Well With The World - August, 1989 - 7" and 12" singles released on Long Beach Records (BEACH 3)
* Circles/ Need To Know - 1990 - Double A-side 12" single released on Long Beach Records (BEACH 4)
* Earthwheel - 1990 - 7", 12" and CD single, released on Sugarbeach Records
* Shake Your Head - 1991 - 7" & 12" single, released on London Records. Featured live cover version of "Tomorrow Never Knows" a song from "Revolver" by The Beatles.
* Temple Redneck - 1991 - 12" and CD single released on London Records
* Let It Grow EP - 1992- 12" and CD single released on London Records
* Pin Stripe Ghetto - 1992 - 12" single released on London Records

Discography (Album)

* Welcome To England - 1992 - Vinyl LP, Cassette and CD album released on London Records

External links

* [http://koti.mbnet.fi/confused/sandkings/ Fan website]