Nicky & The Dots were a new wave band from Brighton formed in November 1977 by Nick Dwyer and Chris D’Ouseley who met at art college. The group originally consisted of:
- Nick Dwyer (Lead Vocals)
- Chris Douseley (Guitar)
- Paul Clark (Organ)
- Dave Williams (Bass)
- Ken Hogg (Drums)
The band only released one single in 1979 before becoming Louder Animal Group.
Links to Peel[]
Peel discovered the band via the compilation album, 'Vaultage 78 - Two Sides Of Brighton'. He would play further material from the group, including a session they recorded for his programme in the summer of 1979.
Sessions[]
NICKY & THE DOTS John Peel 11th July 1979
1. Recorded: 1979-07-11. First Broadcast: 18 July 1979. Repeated: 21 August 1979
- Can't Touch Anything / She Walks There / Sitting Next To Susan / Girl Gets Nervous
Other Shows Played[]
- Nicky & The Dots
- 15 January 1979: Girl Gets Nervous (v/a LP – Vaultage 78 - Two Sides Of Brighton) Attrix
- 16 January 1979: I Find That Really Surprises Me (v/a LP – Vaultage 78 - Two Sides Of Brighton) Attrix
- 22 January 1979: Girl Gets Nervous (v/a LP – Vaultage 78 - Two Sides Of Brighton) Attrix
- 13 March 1979: Never Been So Stuck 7") Small Wonder
- 27 March 1979: Linoleum Walk (b/w 'Never Been So Stuck' 7") Small Wonder
- 03 April 1979: Linoleum Walk (single – Never Been So Stuck b-side) Small Wonder
- Louder Animal Group
- 28 July 1980: Pip-Pop (7") Ears Pop
- 02 August 1980 (BFBS): Pip Pop (7") Ears Pop