
Friends Of The Family were an English indie pop rock band consisting of Andy Weir, Angus Dilworth, Matthew Eaton, Peter Dilworth and Rosie Cuckston. They released a couple of singles in 1987, and all the members except Angus and Peter Dilworth later joined Pram.
Links to Peel[]
Peel played several tracks from the band's singles on his radio programmes between 1987 and 1988. He also played material from Pram on his shows, when most members of Friends Of The Family left and formed the group.
Shows Played[]
- 23 March 1987 (BBC World Service): Rotten To The Core (7") Ediesta
- 09 June 1987: Rotten To The Core (7") Ediesta
- 19 June 1987 (BFBS): Rotten To The Core (12") Ediesta
- 09 October 1987 (BFBS): 'Rotten To The Core (7")' (Ediesta)
- 30 November 1987: She Makes You Look Sad (12" - Three Fat Men (On A Bicycle)) Ediesta
- 08 December 1987: Katrine (LP - Three Fat Men (On A Bicycle)) Ediesta
- 11 December 1987 (BFBS): 'She Makes You Look Sad (12"-Three Fat Men (On A Bicycle))' (Ediesta)
- 1988
- 13 January 1988: She Makes You Look Sad (12" EP - Three Fat Men (On A Bicycle)) Ediesta
- 09 April 1988 (Radio Bremen): Lucibelle Green (12" - Three Fat Men (On A Bicycle)) Ediesta