The Popticians Posted Fri Sep 15 10:49:53 BST 2000 by Jon

They were John Hegley's band, from the early 80s. They did some Peel Sessions, dunno if they did any records. Anyone know anymore about them?

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Posted By Janet on Fri Sep 15 12:32:06 BST 2000:

I saw Hegley perform in '93 (somewhere inNorth West London) with a variation of the Popticians. Great gig. Featured special guest Andrew Bayley playing the inflated-bin-liner with a fly swatter.

I would like to publically proclaim that I love and admire John Hegley more than decency allows.

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Posted By sheep on Sat Sep 16 09:55:58 BST 2000:


The recording of "Toby the Armadillo" (may not be the correct title) from Hearing with Hegley with John & 2 or 3 people as The Popticians is truly wonderful.

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Posted By Bent Halo on Sat Sep 16 15:25:47 BST 2000:

>They did some Peel Sessions, dunno if they did any records.

Robyn Hitchcock produced an EP for them called 'I Saw My Dinner On TV'. The b-side, 'Grandad's Glasses', was performed by Hitch and Hegley on Mark Radcliffe's show in 1995.

They did release a few records, but that's the only one I have.

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Posted By Jake Thingy on Sun Sep 17 01:02:08 BST 2000:

John Hegley frightens me.

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