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Musical Youth

Musical Youth formed in 1979 at Duddeston Manor School, Birmingham, England. This pop/reggae-influenced group featured two sets of brothers, Kelvin and Michael Grant and Junior and Patrick Waite. The latter pair's father, Frederick Waite, was a former member of Jamaican group the Techniques, and sang lead with Junior at the start of the group's career in the late 1970s. Although schoolboys, the group managed to secure gigs at certain Birmingham pubs and released a single, "Political"/"Generals", on local label 021 Records. An appearance on BBC disc jockey John Peel's evening show brought further attention to the group and they were signed to MCA Records.

By that time, founding father Frederick Waite had backed down to be replaced by Dennis Seaton as lead singer. During the winter of 1982, the group issued one of the fastest-selling singles of the year in "Pass The Dutchie". Based on the Mighty Diamonds" "Pass The Kouchie" (a song about marijuana), the title had been subtly altered to feature the patois "dutchie" (literally a "cooking pot"). The infectious enthusiasm of the group's performance captured the public's imagination and propelled the record to number 1 in the UK charts. A US Top 10 hit also followed. The catchy follow-up, "Youth Of Today", also reached the UK Top 20 and early in 1983 "Never Gonna Give You Up" climbed to number 6. Minor successes with "Heartbreaker" and "Tell Me Why" were succeeded by a surprise collaboration with Donna Summer on the UK Top 20 hit "Unconditional Love". A revival of Desmond Dekker's "007" saw them back in the Top 30, but after one final hit with "Sixteen", they fell from commercial grace and subsequently split up in 1985 when Seaton left the band.

Plans to re-form were scotched when Patrick Waite, who had gone on to a career of juvenile crime, died of natural causes while awaiting a court appearance on drug charges. The Grant brothers remain involved in music, while Seaton released a solo set in 1989 before going on to form his own band, XMY.

Members

Musical Youth's members included:

  • Dennis Seaton
  • Michael Grant
  • Kelvin Grant
  • Patrick Waite - b. 1969, d. February 18, 1993
  • Junior Waite


Discography

  • Anthology (Musical Youth) (MCA)
  • The Youth Of Today (MCA)
  • Different Style (MCA)

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The infectious enthusiasm of the group's performance captured the public's imagination and propelled the record to number 1 in the UK charts. Gordon described the subject matter of the material as "...bullshit...lies and fairy tales." Their cover of the New Order song "Blue Monday" was a breakthrough hit. Based on the Mighty Diamonds" "Pass The Kouchie" (a song about marijuana), the title had been subtly altered to feature the patois "dutchie" (literally a "cooking pot"). In 1998, their debut album, Candyass, was released. During the winter of 1982, the group issued one of the fastest-selling singles of the year in "Pass The Dutchie". They had yet to play a single live show. By that time, founding father Frederick Waite had backed down to be replaced by Dennis Seaton as lead singer. Within six months, they were signed to Korn's label Elementree Records.

An appearance on BBC disc jockey John Peel's evening show brought further attention to the group and they were signed to MCA Records. They claimed the name of the band was not a sexual reference but instead pointed to the "collage" of different styles in their music. Although schoolboys, the group managed to secure gigs at certain Birmingham pubs and released a single, "Political"/"Generals", on local label 021 Records. Derakh had previously gained some fame in the 80's metal band Rough Cutt and Hewitt was a former member of Electric Love Hogs. Gordon and Derakh were also experienced producers. The latter pair's father, Frederick Waite, was a former member of Jamaican group the Techniques, and sang lead with Junior at the start of the group's career in the late 1970s. club scene. This pop/reggae-influenced group featured two sets of brothers, Kelvin and Michael Grant and Junior and Patrick Waite. Bassist Paige Haley, guitarist Amir Derakh, and drummer Bobby Hewitt soon completed the lineup. All were veterans of the local L.A.

Musical Youth formed in 1979 at Duddeston Manor School, Birmingham, England. Orgy was formed in 1997 by vocalist Jay Gordon and guitarist Ryan Shuck. Different Style (MCA). Their music has been self-described as "electro-pop" or "death-pop.". The Youth Of Today (MCA). Orgy is a rock band from Los Angeles, California. Anthology (Musical Youth) (MCA). D1 Music Network (http://www.d1musicnet.com/) (Gordon's record label).

Junior Waite. Official Julien-K Site (http://www.julien-k.com/) (Derakh and Shuck side project). 1969, d. February 18, 1993. Official Amir Derakh Site (http://amir-derakh.com/). Patrick Waite - b. Official Orgy Site (http://www.punkstatikparanoia.com). Kelvin Grant. Punk Statik Paranoia (2004).

Michael Grant. Vapor Transmission (2000). Dennis Seaton. Candyass (1998). Paige Haley - Bassist. Amir Derakh - Guitar Synthesist.

Ryan Shuck - Guitarist. Bobby Hewitt - Drummer. Jay Gordon - Vocalist.