STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

Biography

Northern Irish punk band formed around 1977, the original members being Jake Burns, Ali McMordie, Henry Cluney & Brian Faloon.

This version of the band recorded their first LP “Inflammable Material” which included their signature songs about life in Belfast “Alternative Ulster”, “Suspect Device” and “Wasted Life” as well as a musically bold reworking of Bob Marley’s “Johnny Was”.

Moving to London in 1979, the band lost Brian Faloon who was replaced on drums by Jim Reilly. They recorded the LP “Nobody’s Heroes” for Chrysalis, an LP which was more pop than “Inflammable Material” but continued exploring similar themes. A cover of The Specials’ “Doesn’t Make It Alright” was included, though less successfully than “Johnny Was”. “Nobody’s Heroes” was followed by the live LP “Hanx” as well as the pure power pop of the LPs “Go For It” and “Now Then” (featuring new drummer Dolphin Taylor, previously of [a=Tom Robinson Band]), which failed to satisfy their fans. In 1983 the band decided to call it a day.

In 1987, Burns reformed the band with McMordie, Cluney and Taylor. When McMordie left in 1990, he was replaced on bass by Bruce Foxton, previously of [a=The Jam], though McMordie rejoined in 2006. The current incarnation of SLF, which still tours, includes Burns, bassist Ali McMordie, guitarist Ian McCallum and drummer Steve Grantley.

2015 marked the first release of [a5142163], a band featuring both Cluney and Reilly ex-SLF (hence the name) as well as two other musicians. Reilly has since left due to health reasons, although the band still appears to be active.

Releases

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STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

Inflammable Material

Vinyl, Vinyl LP
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STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

BBC Live In Concert

Vinyl, Vinyl LP
31,49  Add to cart
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

ALBUMS 1991-1997 4CD CLAMSHEL

03.03.2023 CD
33,99  Add to cart
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

Stiff Little Fingers-Best Served-Live

23.06.2017 DVD
10,99  Add to cart

Cds

STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

ALBUMS 1991-1997 4CD CLAMSHEL

03.03.2023 CD
33,99  Add to cart
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

Stiff Little Fingers-Best Served-Live

23.06.2017 CD
8,99  Add to cart
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

ORIGINAL ALBUM SERIES

24.01.2014 CD
18,49  Read more

Vinyl

STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

Inflammable Material

Vinyl, Vinyl LP
23,49  Add to cart
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

BBC Live In Concert

Vinyl, Vinyl LP
31,49  Add to cart
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

Suspect Device / Gotta Gettaway

15.04.2022 7″ Vinyl, Vinyl
16,49  Add to cart