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The Motorcycle Boy

The Motorcycle Boy has been played on NTS shows including Sara A, with Big Rock Candy Mountain (7" Mix) first played on 12 May 2017.

The origins of the Motorcycle Boy go back to Scotland 1985 when a band named after a Fire Engines b-side were formed - Meat Whiplash.

They signed to Creation Records releasing one single for that label (which was produced by The Jesus & Mary Chain). In 1987 the band recruited vocalist Alex Taylor from The Shop Assistants and changed their name to The Motorcycle Boy (from a character in the movie Rumblefish).

They signed to Rough Trade releasing one single for that…

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The Motorcycle Boy
Forgotten Astronaut Records2019
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The Motorcycle BoyForgotten Astronaut Records2019
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Big Rock Candy Mountain (7" Mix)
The Motorcycle Boy
Rough Trade1987
Big Rock Candy Mountain (7" Mix)
The Motorcycle BoyRough Trade1987
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