- The Rainkings
The Rainkings were an indie band formed in 1989 by former members of
Inspiral Carpets andThe Bodines .cite book |last=Strong |first=Martin C. |title=The Great Alternative & Indie Discography |year= 1999 |publisher=Canongate |isbn=0-86241-913-1 ] Stephen Holt had been the original singer in Inspiral Carpets, performing on their first few releases, including the "Planecrash" EP, but left, along with Dave Swift in 1989, forming The Rainkings along with ex-Bodines drummer John Rowland, and bassist Carl Wolstenholme. The band released two singles onPlaytime Records in 1989 and 1990, and continued with various line-up changes until the late 1990s.John Rowland went on to join Jackson Sundown.
Discography
*"Sictransitgloriaswanson" EP (1989) Playtime (12")
*"Get Ready" (1990) Playtime (7"/12"/CDS)*"Sunlight Fades" appeared on "Hit The North" compilation (1990) Bop
*"Take" appeared on the "Home" compilation LP (1990) Sheer Joy
*"To The End" appeared on the "Movement" compilation (1993) ESPReferences
External links
* [http://www.btinternet.com/~birdpoo/rainking.htm The Rainkings fan site]
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