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Leopards

The Leopards are a Scottish surf / punk / indie rock band from Glasgow founded in the 90's by singer Mick Slaven. A former gardener at the University of Glasgow, Slaven became the guitarist for the Jazzateers and Bourgie Bourgie in the 1980s, and was briefly a member of Del Amitri. He has worked with Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue and wrote the music for the Traverse Theatre Edinburgh's production of Stephen Greenhorn's play, Passing Places, which he played live. Slaven later composed the guitar score for Gregory Burke's play, Gagarin Way, also for The Traverse Theatre. Other members of the Leopards include Jim McDermott (drums/vocals) and Campbell Owens (bass/vocals).

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In July 1998, Leopards featured in a Creeping Bent label live special at the Meltdown festival in London when the event was curated by John Peel, alongside Adventures In Stereo, Nectarine No.9 and Secret Goldfish.

Peel first discovered the band in 1995 when they released tracks on the Scottish indie label's 'Destructive Urges' compilation album featuring upcoming Glaswegian bands. Further material from the group was played by Peel including two sessions for his shows until 2000 when the band decided to go on a hiatus.

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THE LEOPARDS John Peel 12th October 1997

1. Recorded: 1997-10-12. First Broadcast: 11 November 1997. Repeated: 25 March 1998

  • Theme E / Shout Baby / Electric Slim And The Factory Hen / Ju Ju Girl

2. Recorded: 1998-04-28. First Broadcast: 28 April 1998. 'Cutting A Short Dog' and 'Get Ready To Run' session tracks were not broadcast until 13 May 1998

  • You Are The One / Leopard Freedom / Cutting A Short Dog / Get Ready To Run

Other Shows Played[]

1995
  • 12 May 1995: 'Burning / Literally Burning (Compilation CD-Destructive Urges)' (Creeping Bent)
  • 09 June 1995: 'Burning (Compilation CD-Destructive Urges)' (Creeping Bent)
1997
1998
1999
2000

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