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Moody Boys

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(This page is about Tony Thorpe's project. For the breakbeat/hard house of the same name, see Moody Boys(2)).
Moody Boys

The Moody Boys or Moody Boyz are Tony Thorpe's UK-based record production and remix outfit, active since 1988. Thorpe was previously member of 400 Blows. The Moody Boys were closely linked with The KLF - and in particular with KLF member Jimmy Cauty- until the KLF's retirement in 1992, but it is not known whether Cauty was ever officially a member of the Moody Boys or merely a close collaborator. The Moody Boys produced dance music that incorporated elements of techno, dub, acid house, hip hop, drum and bass and African music.

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Peel played material from the 400 Blows, which Tony Thorpe was a member in the early 80's, including their only session in 1984. After the group split and Thorpe started producing dance music in 1988, Peel started playing his material, which at the beginning was acid house music. In the 90's, Thorpe's music evolved into several dance genres which Peel also played on his shows until the mid-90's.

Sessions[]

1. Recorded as Moody Boys & Screamer[1]: 1991-07-02. First Broadcast: 18 August 1991. Repeated: 27 October 1991

  • 140 Bpm & Running / Centre Of The World

Shows Played[]

Acid_Rappin'

Acid Rappin'

1988
1990
What_Is_Dub_(Living_Bassline_Version)

What Is Dub (Living Bassline Version)

1991
Shango_(Re-Edit_Version)

Shango (Re-Edit Version)

1994
  • 12 March 1994: Shango (Pray to the Thunder God) (Black Dog remix) (12 inch single) Guerilla
1995

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  1. ↑ Screamer was the backing group who helped in the vocals and instrumentation and have nothing to do with the Jamaican reggae singer.
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