VIETNAMESE BABIES (V BABIES)
From Alternative Sounds Fanzine c 1979
"The V Babies formed in late 1978 originally as the Vietnamese Babies and are pioneers and probably the only practitioners of psychedelic R & B sound that emerged from a combination of their various influences which range from Howling Wolf and sixties groups from the Stones to Them,through the Doors and Jimi Hendrix to the Stooges and the New York Dolls, taking in assorted weirdness from the likes of Syd Barrett, Apocalypse Now, and James Brown. Donna Blitzen -a true anthem to the joys of a night out, was written by the band's guitarist Smokin' Col Wardle,who is responsible for most of the band's material, with occasional lyrical contributions from singer Keith Bailey. The band are well known for their 'Free form' style of performance which features various members of the band falling off stage style of performance and the electrocution of guest musicians.A furious bout of gigging is promised as soon as they find their PA."
"The V Babies formed in late 1978 originally as the Vietnamese Babies and are pioneers and probably the only practitioners of psychedelic R & B sound that emerged from a combination of their various influences which range from Howling Wolf and sixties groups from the Stones to Them,through the Doors and Jimi Hendrix to the Stooges and the New York Dolls, taking in assorted weirdness from the likes of Syd Barrett, Apocalypse Now, and James Brown. Donna Blitzen -a true anthem to the joys of a night out, was written by the band's guitarist Smokin' Col Wardle,who is responsible for most of the band's material, with occasional lyrical contributions from singer Keith Bailey. The band are well known for their 'Free form' style of performance which features various members of the band falling off stage style of performance and the electrocution of guest musicians.A furious bout of gigging is promised as soon as they find their PA."
Pete Chambers - Godiva Rocks
"Played on the edge of punk towards the pub rock side of things - I did a photo shoot with these guys once, they were totally barmy, great lads, just out of their minds! The Hope and Anchor seemed to be their spiritual mecca. They were slightly more PC as the V. Babies. They always pulled a crowd in because they were well good live."
From Alternative Sounds 1979
Formed late 1978
Psychedelic R & B
Donna Blitzen featured on Sent From Coventry album 1979
Judd Woodcock - Guitar
Colin Wardle - Bass
Paul James - Drums
Keith Bailey - Vocals
Pages from Alternative Sounds 1979 / 80
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