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''The Bronx'' were a Hamilton rock group from the early 1980's, initially featuring [[Ian Jeffries]] (guitar, keyboards), [[Robert Smith]] (guitar, vocals), [[John Bell]] (bass) and [[Chris Paraha]] (drums). Later, the lineup evolved into ''Jeffries'', ''Bell'', [[Rik Bernards]] (guitar, piano, vocals) and [[Jeff Lethberg]] (drums). <br>
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''The Bronx'' were a Hamilton rock group from the early 1980's, initially featuring [[Ian Jeffries]] (guitar, keyboards), [[Robert Smith]] (guitar, vocals), [[John Bell]] (bass) and [[Chris Paraha]] (drums). They started in 1979 as ''Young Lust'' with this lineup, and played one concert at Hamilton Lake, but changed to ''The Bronx'' by 1980. Later, the lineup evolved into ''Jeffries'', ''Bell'', [[Rik Bernards]] (guitar, piano, vocals) and [[Jeff Lethberg]] (drums). <br>
  
 
The band released two singles and an album. The band played at the ''Sweetwaters'' festival in 1983. Their ''Sweetwaters'' performance was initially delayed for an hour by a power failure, after which they played in gusty conditions. The had a two year residency at the Hamilton Hoteal
 
The band released two singles and an album. The band played at the ''Sweetwaters'' festival in 1983. Their ''Sweetwaters'' performance was initially delayed for an hour by a power failure, after which they played in gusty conditions. The had a two year residency at the Hamilton Hoteal

Revision as of 19:31, 13 September 2007

"Street Fighters" 7" cover

The Bronx were a Hamilton rock group from the early 1980's, initially featuring Ian Jeffries (guitar, keyboards), Robert Smith (guitar, vocals), John Bell (bass) and Chris Paraha (drums). They started in 1979 as Young Lust with this lineup, and played one concert at Hamilton Lake, but changed to The Bronx by 1980. Later, the lineup evolved into Jeffries, Bell, Rik Bernards (guitar, piano, vocals) and Jeff Lethberg (drums).

The band released two singles and an album. The band played at the Sweetwaters festival in 1983. Their Sweetwaters performance was initially delayed for an hour by a power failure, after which they played in gusty conditions. The had a two year residency at the Hamilton Hoteal Ian Jefferies went on to join the Politicians and Bernards and Bell joined Knightshade.

Releases

Street Fighters single, 1983
One Foot over the Line single, 1983
Outrageous Boys album, 1987

External Links

Rob Smith website, including "the Bronx"

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