Biography
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The Plastic Sandwiches came from East Dereham, They played at a number of venues in and around Norwich and Dereham, Most notable gigs were at The Gala, The Prince of Denmark (with Bang Goes My Stereo) and The Jacquard (with Serious Drinking and The Screaming Trees).
With a change of line up in 1982 they continued to gig in East Anglia. During this time they played and won 1982 Battle of the Bands at the Memorial hall in East Dereham and also went on to record an unfufilled demo at Whitehouse Studios, Norwich.
Before parting Joss and Guy went on to form The Amputees. Rob and Dean went on to be part of another Norwich band of the 1980's called Alice.
Personnel
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Original Line up of The Plastic Sandwiches
Guy Pearson - Vocals
Michael Joseph Dennis - Guitars
Toby Moyle - Bass Guitar
Harry Loughlin - Drums
1982 line up
Guy Pearson - Vocals
Michael (Joss) Joseph - Guitar
Rob Sneesby - Bass
Dean (Isaac) Newton - Drums
Line-up of Alice
Paul Stearman - Vocals
Simon Bowler - Guitar
Rob Sneesby - Bass
Dean (Isaac) Newton - Drums
Discography
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7" single - "Parties at War" double A-side with "Bayonets and Colours"
Ellie Jay Records, EJSP9746.
The sleeve bears the legend " Norwich - a dull city". Presumably a reference to the compilation LP...The artwork on the single sleeve was drawn by Farmers Boy bassist Mark Kingston.
Source: A to Z of Norwich Bands