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The Associates (or simply Associates) were a Scottish post-punk and pop band, formed in Dundee in 1979 by lead vocalist Billy Mackenzie and guitarist Alan Rankine. The band released an unauthorized cover version of David Bowie 's "Boys Keep Swinging" as their debut single in 1979, which landed them a recording contract with Fiction Records. [1] .
William MacArthur MacKenzie (27 March 1957 – 22 January 1997) was a Scottish singer and songwriter, known for his distinctive high tenor voice. He was the co-founder and lead vocalist of post-punk and new wave band the Associates.
Mar 7, 2017 · The Associates live at Ronnie Scotts, London December 9th 1984. Billy is also interviewed by Suzanne Smith. Broadcast on Whistle Test in 1985.
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Jan 3, 2018 · Bryan Burnett presents the story of one of Scotland's most inventive groups: The Associates, led by charismatic vocalist Billy MacKenzie. Includes interviews with Paul Haig (Josef K), Ian...
Dec 7, 2010 · The Associates - Party Fears Two - Top of the Pops. Andy Durrant. 1.08K subscribers. Subscribed. 4.1K. 839K views 13 years ago. The one that everyone still talks about: February or March 1982...
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May 28, 2021 · Perhaps is the third studio album by Scottish post-punk and new wave band the Associates, released on 9 February 1985 by WEA. It is their first album without founding member, keyboardist and...
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May 21, 2016 · It's 40 years since Alan Rankine first met Billy Mackenzie, and The Associates were born. As their music, which electrified the post punk scene, is re-issued, Rankine shares his memories with...
