McCarthy (band)
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McCarthy were a British indie pop band, formed in Barking, Greater London, England in 1984 by schoolmates Malcolm Eden (voice and guitar) and Tim Gane (lead guitar) with John Williamson (bass guitar) and Gary Baker (drums).[1] Lætitia Sadier later joined the band on vocals for their final studio album.[2]
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Origin | Barking, Greater London, England |
Genres | Indie pop |
Years active | 1985–1990 |
Labels | Wall of Salmon, Pink Label, Midnight Music, September, Cherry Red |
Past members | Tim Gane Malcolm Eden John Williamson Gary Baker Lætitia Sadier |
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They mixed a melodic style, dominated by Gane's 12-string guitar playing, with Eden's overtly political lyrics, often satirical in tone, which reflected the band's far-left leanings.[3]