Chinese Gangster Element were an 80's English indie rock band from Halifax originally consisting of:
- Fiona Mcbean (Keyboards, Vocals)
- Mick Haymer (Bass)
- Andrew Greaves (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
- Kevin Greaves (Drums)
The band released a track on the various artists' Enemies Of The State in 1984, but it was only until 1986, that they released a single on their own. After that, they faded away.
Links to Peel[]
The band were a particular favourite of Peel and they did a session for his show in 1984 before releasing any records of their own. They were invited by Peel to the ICA Rock Week in 1984 to perform at the Institute Of Contemporary Arts in central London.
Sessions[]
CHINESE GANGSTER ELEMENT John Peel 1st September 1984
1. Recorded: 1984-09-01. First Broadcast: 10 September 1984. Repeated: 25 September 1984, 16 October 1984
- Red / In My Body / Red Light / This Is Hell
Live[]
Live At The ICA. Recorded: 1984-10-04. First Broadcast: 26 November 1984
- Face Of The Window
- Red Light
- Gold
Other Shows Played[]
- 1984
- 22 August 1984: World's On Fire (v/a album - Enemies Of The State) 1 In 12
- 02 September 1984 (BFBS): World's On Fire (v/a album - Enemies Of The State) 1 In 12
- 03 September 1984: World's On Fire (LP - Various Artists - Enemies Of The State) 1 In 12 Records
- 03 September 1984 (BBC World Service): World's On Fire (v/a LP - Enemies Of The State) 1 in 12