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<\/a>The late great Steven David Harle<\/strong>\nAfter Furyo disbanded in 1985, Steve Harle moved into tour management, often working for Abbo’s Big cat artists.
\nHe managed Faith Over Reason and went on the road with Carter USM.
\nIn the early nineties Steve spent an increasing amount of time travelling around the world and in May 1995 he tragically passed away in Bangalore, India.<\/p>\n
Steven David Harle R.I.P 1961 – 1995 After Furyo disbanded in 1985, ED eventually teamed up with ex Bauhaus vocalist, Pete Murphy and played bass for him on several world tours during the 1990’s.<\/p>\n He also played with west coast band Kommunity FX<\/p>\n Raymond Phillpott<\/strong><\/p>\n New drummer Raymond Phillpott, fills the late Steve Harle\u2019s highly respected position on the drum stool. As well as using Steve\u2019s old drum kit, Ray was actually taught by the late great man himself to play some of the famous DK licks. Martin ‘Segovia’ Smith<\/strong> Lorraine ‘LOL’ Turvey<\/strong> <\/p>\n Creetin K-os <\/strong> Johnny ‘G’ – guitar<\/strong><\/p>\n Added to supplement guitar textures and overlays on the new material, beef up the sound and finally and importantly, to protect the band and the world from Abbo having to play his guitar! Seriously Jon is a great musician and an expert on all things guitar – his role is pivotal on some of the new material.<\/p>\n
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\nSteve ‘Abbo’ Abbott…\u00a0\u00a0 Vocals & Guitar – current member<\/h4>\n
<\/a>Steve ‘Abbo’ Abbott
\n<\/strong> After Furyo disbanded in 1985, Abbo moved into music production and management. Forming his own companies, Big cat records and Bedlam Artist <\/strong>Management his first success in 1989 was EMF, other acts included Jeff Buckley.
\nIn 1997 he moved into the ‘Classical’ arena and produced the music programme for Princess Diana\u2019s Funeral Service. He now manages New Zealand soprano Hayley Westenra, violinist Nicola Benedetti, and pianist Lang Lang, and has produced top several selling albums. In 2007 he featured as a judge on BBC2’s ‘Classical Star’ and with Goldie on another BBC feature.<\/p>\n
\nSteve Spon….\u00a0\u00a0 Guitar & Keyboards – current member<\/h4>\n
<\/a>Steve Spon<\/strong>
\nAfter the demise of IN Excelsis in 1985 Spon moved into music production and live sound. In 1990 he formed a band again, ‘Techno with guitars’-Big Eye with G.R.Stronach and D.Smith from Click Click. In 1997 he released his first major solo project, ‘Earthlights’ under the monica of Nostramus. As a producer and engineer, he has been involved in a vast array of record productions and projects and today is still producing music for himself and others.<\/p>\n
\nEd ‘Twiggy’ Branch….\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bass Guitar- current member<\/h4>\n
<\/a>Ed ‘Twiggy’ Branch<\/strong> – formerly known as ‘Dutch’<\/p>\n
\nRaymond Phillpott…\u00a0\u00a0 Drums – current member<\/h4>\n
<\/a>March 2008 – Present<\/p>\n
\nIn the mid 80\u2019s Ray drummed for legendary Luton post punk band, the Party Girls. Later he played for The Bright Four. His emulation of the distinctive UK DK drum sound is spot on.<\/p>\n
\nPast members …<\/h2>\n
Martin ‘Segovia’ Smith…\u00a0\u00a0 Bass Guitar<\/h4>\n
<\/a>April 1979- January 1981<\/p>\n
\nAfter leaving UK Decay in 1981, Martin formed a band called ’24 Colours’ with Pete Keady on guitar and Andy McGloin on drums. He also made a brief appearance on bass for a UK Decay\u00a0 ‘cameo come-back’ the band played one song ‘For My Country’ at the 2007 UK Decay Communities reunion.<\/p>\n
\nLorraine ‘Lol’ Turvey…\u00a0\u00a0 Bass Guitar<\/h4>\n
<\/a>January 1981 -March 1981<\/p>\n
\nLol returned to The Statics after her breif encounter with UK Decay in 1981. It is rumored with some substance that she later played with the Stranglers, although this needs to be verified. Not surprising really as ‘Lol’ was\/is a very talented musician.<\/p>\n
\nCreetin K-os…\u00a0\u00a0 Bass Guitar<\/h4>\n
<\/a>April 1981 -June 1981<\/p>\n
\nJason ‘Creetin K-os ‘ returned to the United States in June 1981 and rejoined Social Unrest on vocals. They hailed from Hayward, near San Francisco and soon established themselves as one of the leading forces of the Bay Area early HC Thrash scene. They split in 1986 but have reformed in recent years.<\/p>\n
\nRecent Period<\/h2>\n
\nJohnny G …\u00a0 Guitar – recent period member<\/h4>\n
<\/a>October 2012 – January 2014<\/p>\n
\nLatest addition<\/h2>\n
\nJustin \u201cJustinhio\u201d Saban… Guitar – current member<\/h4>\n
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