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Who Followed In David

The Housemartins
The band formed in 1983,
The Housemartins had 2
initially as a duo with Paul
Top Ten hits, “Happy Hour”
Heaton as the singer, Stan
reaching Number 3, and
Cullimore on Guitar.
“Caravan of Love”, which
reached Number 1, both
Throughout the bands
released in 1986.
active period, 1983-1988,
there were various other
Their discography was
members of the group,
completed by 7 other
including Chris Lang, Ted
singles, and 2 studio
Key, and Norman Cook,
albums, “London 0 Hull
4” and “The People Who
The latter going on to have Grinned Themselves to
chart success with Beats
Death”.
International and as a solo
artist, performing as Fatboy In 2009, the band
Slim.
assembled for a photoshoot
for Mojo Magazine and
stated they were not
interested in reforming.