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The Babysitters
12+ albums
british
about
The Babysitters were formed in the spring of '82 by a chance meeting between Buttz & Pig in London's Carnaby St. Pig had recently departed from Marionette & a fledgling T-Rextasy & Buttz was workin' in his near infamous shop in Carnaby St which was also a local hang out for the likes of Hanoi Rocks & other such luminaries. Buttz had recently auditioned for Sigue Sigue Sputnik & was lookin' for an outlet for his new found song writing skills after playin' bass in a local punk band in his younger years & asked Pig if he knew any musicians to form a band. Therein the seeds of the 'Sitters was sown & immediately Pig drafted in 'well ignorant mate' Jimbo from the Isle of Wight crew formerly of Demon Preacher. As a permanent bass player couldn't be found at short notice Killer Kev from Marionette was asked to assist as himself, Jimbo & Pig had already played together in the Ramones-esque band The Rajones. After 1 or 2 quick rehearsals the basics of Buttz' first penned song 'EveryBody Luvs you when your Dead' were nailed down, & the infamous 'Livin Out Rock n Roll' & the one chord wonder 'Goin Down' were written & various Dolls & heartbreakers numbers were rehearsed & demolished. Quickly followed by their first gig at London's 100 Club opening the night with EveryBody Luvs You, halfway through the song Buttz rips Pigs' kit off the stage & then jumps into the crowd to watch Jimbo Pig & KK finish the number in total chaos....it was a talkin' point but more was to follow. Next up was a
