King Kurt were a psychobilly / rock 'n' roll band from the UK, originally active from 1981 to 1988. They had a minor UK hit in 1983 with the single Destination Zulu Land, released on Stiff Records, and produced by Dave Edmunds. The group reformed for live work in 1992–1996, and again in 2012.
Links to Peel[]
Aside from their hit single, Peel took an interest in King Kurt's debut album Ooh Wallah Wallah released in November 1983, and in particular to their cover version of Ghost Riders in the Sky. The DJ does not seem to have give any plays to further releases, notwithstanding the group's loyalty to indie label Stiff.
Sessions[]
- none
Other Shows Played[]
- 12 October 1983 (BFBS) - Destination Zululand (7") Stiff BUY 189
- 06 November 1983 (BBC World Service) - Ghost Riders In The Sky (LP - Ooh Wallah Wallah) Stiff SEEZ 52
- 29 November 1983 - Bo Diddley Goes East (LP - Ooh Wallah Wallah) Stiff SEEZ 52 (Karl's Tape - November 1983)
- 01 December 1983 - King Kurt's Hound Dog (LP - Ooh Wallah Wallah) Stiff SEEZ 52
- 05 December 1983 - Ghost Riders In The Sky (LP - Ooh Wallah Wallah) Stiff SEEZ 52
See Also[]
- Karl's Tape October 1983 - Kid Jensen play of Destination Zululand
External links[]
- Wikipedia
- Discogs
- Official Charts Archive - gives list of minor chart hits