The Waterboys are a British-Irish folk rock band formed in London in 1983 by Scottish musician and songwriter Mike Scott. The band's membership, past and present, has been composed mainly of musicians from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. Mike Scott has remained the only constant member throughout the band's career. They have explored a number of different styles, but their music is mainly a mix of folk music with rock and roll. They dissolved in 1993 when Scott departed to pursue a solo career. The group reformed in 2000, and continue to release albums and to tour worldwide. Scott emphasises a continuity between the Waterboys and his solo work, saying that "To me there's no difference between Mike Scott and the Waterboys; they both mean the same thing. They mean myself and whoever are my current travelling musical companions."
Links to Peel[]
Peel played Mike Scott's previous band, Another Pretty Face on his radio programmes including a session they recorded for his programme in 1981. When the Waterboys were formed, he played their track, 'December' on his show in 1983. However, sometime after the mid-80's, he lost interest in their music and never played any of their tunes on his radio programme, except when Muriel Gray played a song from the band, whilst sitting in for Peel in 1987.
Shows Played[]
- 29 November 1983: December (LP - The Waterboys) Chicken Jazz
- 30 November 1983: December (7") Chicken Jazz
- 1984
- Peel Late April Early May 1984: Big Music (Not entirely sure this was from a Peel show....)
- 1987
- 21 April 1987 (Muriel Gray sitting in): This Is The Sea (LP - This Is The Sea) Ensign