Tender Lugers were an 80's indie rock band from Ipswich consisting of:
- Bruce Mcgregor (guitar, vocals)
- Jason Collingwood (guitar)
- Gary Oliver (bass)
- Tim Lewis (drums)
The band released a few singles between 1986 and 1988 before splitting up.
Links to Peel[]
Peel first played the Tender Lugers in the summer of 1986 via their Johnny Orgy EP. Further material from the group were played including a session they recorded for his show in 1986. After 1988, the band split and Peel never revisited them on his radio programmes.
Sessions[]
Their only session is available on Closer To God digital downoad, 2012 (Blue House)
1. Recorded: 1986-09-16. First Broadcast: 29 September 1986. Repeated: 11 November 1986
- Johnny/Joanne / Enjoy Yourself / A Little Protection / Teenage Cream
Other Shows Played[]
- 28 July 1986: That's Really Something (12" - Johnny Orgy) Kick!
- 02 August 1986 (BFBS): 'That's Really Something (12"-Johnny Orgy)' (Kick!)
- 18 August 1986: You're So Cruel (12" - Johnny Orgy) Kick!
- 1987
- 27 January 1987: Enjoy Yourself (12") Kick!
- 1988
- 26 July 1988: Junkie Fag Hag (12" - Ugly Boy) Rare Lad