The Chefs

The Chefs were a Brighton-based twee pop group during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The band consisted of Helen McCookerybook (bass guitar and vocals), James McCallum (Helen's brother; guitar), Russell Greenwood (drums; died June 25, 1999) and Carl Evans (guitar).

They were signed to Brighton's Attrix Records, which released a four-track EP "Sweetie" in September 1980 and "24 Hours" in 1981 (reissued by Graduate Records). These were followed by a version of the Velvet Underground's "Femme Fatale" (released under the band name "Skat"). The Chefs then split in 1981/82. The group's songs were also broadcast on the John Peel show and featured on Brighton compilation album "Vaultage 79".

Discography

7" EP: Attrix Records RB10 1980.Sweetie / Thrush / Records and Tea / Boasting

7" SINGLE: Graduate Records GRAD11 1980.24 Hours / Thrush

7" SINGLE: Attrix Records RB13 1981.24 Hours / Let's make up / Someone I know

7" SINGLE (as "Skat"): Graduate Records GRAD14 1982.Femme Fatale

12" LP: Attrix RB08 1979.'Vaultage ’79 compilation' (Another Two Sides Of Brighton). You Get Everywhere / Food

12" LP: Armageddon Records MOON1 1981.'WNW6 – Moonlight Radio'. Locked Out

12" LP: Armageddon Records MOON2 1982.'Fear And Fantasy'I’ll Go Too

CD: Anagram CDPUNK101 1997.'Vaultage Punk Collection'. Sweetie / Thrush / 24 Hours / Let’s Make Up

CD: Near Shore records 2005.'Helen McCookerybook'. 24 Hours / Femme Fatale

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/thechefs MySpace page]
* [http://www.sukeplow.demon.co.uk/chefs/chefs.htm Fan site]