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The Jetset
12+ albums
mod revivalpower popmodPaul Bevoirdutch
about
Formed in 1979 by teenage friends Paul Bevoir and Melvyn J. Taub,The Jetset were one of the oddest footnotes in British pop music history. They were loosely associated with the mod-revival of the late-70s, they took the revival one step further. Not only did they recreate the sounds of '60s pop but they also attempted to mirror the careers and myths of their idols with near-Rutles-esque, attempting a media blitz which included a proposed television series, Christmas greeting flexi-singles, comic strips, trading cards, and an array of fake Jetset-related products. Though they never really made it out of the underground and have been forgotten by all but mod/pop fetishists, The Jetset left behind an impressive body of work. In 1980, after recording a few demos with Secret Affair's Paul Bultitude, Bevoir and Taub pulled together a makeshift band for promotional photos. When record companies began to show an interest, they enlisted keyboardist Angus Nanan and drummer Paul Bonin as the "real" band for an open slot for Secret Affair. Bultitude signed the band to his own Dance Network label in 1983, releasing their debut, The Best of the Jetset EP. With the release, they began their marketing attack, creating the Jetset myth and concept -- the EP included stills from their forthcoming TV show and the "Jetset Theme." Zany Beatlesque interviews and antics combined with support from Mod underground magazines helped to cultivate a strong cult following for the band. There Goes the Neig
top songs
albums
Swings & Roundabouts: The Very Best Of The Jetset
Jetsetmania!
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Sounds Of Underground London (The Mod Revival Generation)
Another Splash of Colour: New Psychedelia in Britain 1980-1985
The Sun Shines Here: The Roots Of Indie-Pop 1980-1984
Losing Touch With My Mind: Psychedelia In Britain 1986-1990
There Goes The Neighbourhood!
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The Best of the Jet Set [CD]
The Best Of The Jetset
Millions Like Us: The Story of the Mod Revival 1977-1989
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Come On Peel The Noise – A Tangerine Records Compilation
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The Sun Shines Here: The Roots Of Indie Pop 1980-1984