Emerging from the tail-end of the Sunderland punk scene in 1979, The Toy Dolls quickly built up a reputation as one of the best live bands around. Part punk, part new wave, part Oi, part whatever you want it to be, their unique style is best summed up by the band's preferred term: Toy Dolls Music. Their 1984 UK chart smash 'Nellie the Elephant' earned them national fame, but also marked the beginning of the band's fall from grace in the UK. A quarter of a century on from their formation, The Toy Dolls continue to sell out their gigs right across continental Europe, the USA, South America and Japan, and their 25 years' worth of madcap songs from eleven studio albums are revered by legions of fans worldwide. So what happened in Britain? The Toy Dolls: From Fulwell To Fukuoka tells the story of a musical phenomenon, sadly forgotten on home soil but worshipped overseas.
Part biography, part interview with zany lead singer, guitarist, songwriter and founding member Olga, it is a celebration of 25 years of what music should be all about: catchy melodies, humour, speed, energy and, above all, a reminder that a band can be as professional as this and still have a laugh and be true to their fans.
- ISBN13 9781909273290
- Publish Date 21 July 2014
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Urbane Publications
- Format eBook
- Language English