The Vapors in Brighton

About

We're delighted to present The Vapors on a special matinee show.

The Vapors are a UK New Wave band formed in the late 70s in Surrey. Discovered by The Jam Bass player Bruce Foxton playing in a local pub The Vapors were invited to tour with The Jam on the Setting Sons tour in 1979. Foxton along with Paul Weller's Father John undertook Management duties and the band signed to United Artists. The band's big break came in 1980 when Turning Japanese reached No.3 in the UK charts, No.1 in Australia and Billboard Top 40 in the USA taken from their debut album, the now iconic 'New Clear Days' written during a time when the threat of Cold War still loomed large. Second album 'Magnets' released in 1981 spawned the single 'Jimmie Jones' referencing the Religious and Cult leader Jim Jones. In 1982 the band called it a day after United Artists were purchased by EMI. In Oct 2016 the band reformed, with Michael Bowes replacing Howard Smith on Drums.

With Special Guests: Eddie Roxy & The Adjacent Kings

Eddie Roxy was a founder member of Department S in 1980. The band was predominantly remembered for their hit single IS VIC THERE But it's often forgotten that the follow-up GOING LEFT RIGHT was also a top 40 recording. After leaving the band, Eddie formed Dream Sequence in 1982. He recorded OUTSIDE LOOKING IN with producers Swaine & Jolley, which sold well across Europe. In 2006, over a glass of red wine with Department S's band leader Mike Herbage, the two decided to reform the band, releasing several well-received recordings and touring the UK and the continent.

In 2022 Eddie felt his time in the band had run its course. It was now time to move on to new pastures and formed Eddie Roxy & The Adjacent Kings.