Felt

Felt were a 1980s British alternative rock band led by Lawrence, whose surname was never listed in any credits or press; the band's name was inspired by Tom Verlaine's emphasis of the word "felt" in the Television song "Venus". Lawrence and drummer Gary Ainge were the only constant members, though Ainge is not featured on Felt's first release, recorded solo by Lawrence before the band formed.

Felt are often cited as a major influence by Belle & Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch, as well as by Manic Street Preachers, Christopher Owens of Girls, and American alternative rock group The Tyde. The band released ten albums and ten singles in ten years and then disbanded. (Read more at Wikipedia.)

Links to Peel

 * In 2005, the band's only Festive Fifty entry, 'Primitive Painters', which featured Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins, appeared on the Uncut magazine free CD John Peel's Festive 15.
 * In 2005, the band's only Festive Fifty entry, 'Primitive Painters', which featured Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins, appeared on the Uncut magazine free CD John Peel's Festive 15.

Festive Fifty Entries

 * 1985 Festive Fifty: Primitive Painters #7

Sessions

 * None

Other Shows Played
The list below is compiled only from the database of this site and may be incomplete. Please add further details if known.


 * 14 October 1982: My Face Is On Fire (single) Cherry Red
 * 15 June 1983: Penelope Tree (7") Cherry Red
 * 25 December 1985: Primitive Painters (LP - Ignite The Seven Cannons) FF#7
 * 30 May 1988: Christopher Street (album - The Victoria Jackson Review)


 * Other
 * Peel Mid Sep 1984: Sunlight Bathed The Golden Glow (7") Cherry Red