The Raw Herbs were a band formed in Leytonstone in the East of London during 1986. They signed to Manchester-based Medium Cool Records.
In their too brief life as a band they released just four singles (including a number 19 hit on the UK Indie Chart in 1987 with "Don't Bury Me Yet") as well as appearing on a few Compilation albums and cassettes. The band were played regularly on the Radio and recorded a session for Janice Long’s Radio One show. Their music epitomised the jangly 80s “indie pop” of the time.
The band comprised Derek Parker (vocals, guitar), Kevin Bache (guitar), Steven Archibald (bass), and Brian Alexis (drums).
The band split up in 1988 and lead singer Derek went onto front a new band called Horse Latitudes who released the album “September Songs”.
Brian Alexis, who had taken up teaching after receiving a degree in psychology at UEL, died on 17 May 2011 after suffering a deep vein thrombosis.
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February 12, 1989
The Escape Club
Brighton, England, United KingdomNovember 24, 1988
Moles
Bath, England, United KingdomJune 4, 1988
West End Centre
Aldershot, England, United Kingdom1. That's How It Is
2. She's a Nurse
3. In The Morning
4. Sun Corner
5. Holland
6. The Second Time
7. Don't Bury Me Yet
8. Days That Last Forever
9. Bless This Day
May 11, 1988
The Cricketers
London, England, United KingdomMarch 5, 1988
West End Centre
Aldershot, England, United KingdomJanuary 23, 1988
Polytechnic of Central London
London, England, United Kingdom1. In My Bones
2. She's a Nurse
3. Holland
4. Sun Corner
5. Don't Bury Me Yet
6. Days That Last Forever
7. The Storm
8. Bless This Day
December 10, 1987
Boardwalk
Manchester, England, United KingdomNovember 3, 1987
Portlands
London, England, United KingdomOctober 27, 1987
City University London
London, England, United KingdomAugust 19, 1987
Sir George Robey
London, England, United KingdomMarch 22, 1987
Portlands
London, England, United KingdomJanuary 17, 1987
Boardwalk
Manchester, England, United KingdomSome of The Raw Herbs's most popular tracks include He Blows In, She's a nurse but she's alright, don't bury me yet, Old Joe, at my funeral. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
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