Charlie 'Ungry - Memories

The Chester Road Album (1978-80)


CHARLIE 'UNGRY were a four piece Hard Rock band formed in London in 1976 at the very beginning of the NWOBHM era, by two former members of YELLOW BIRD and two former members of SCRUFF.
Bassist Jeff Gibbs latterly described the band's early sound thus : "Our early roots were firmly planted in the '70's and with influences from LED ZEPPELIN, DEEP PURPLE through to THE MOODY BLUES which probably explains our hybrid blend of Hard Rock and melodic harmony".
During the band's five year existence they only released one record, the three song 1980 EP, "The House On Chester Road", which had been recorded two years prior.
Although the record was well received and the 2000 copies sold out, the band were unable to find a record company interested in releasing their material.
Several showcase gigs were undertaken around London, including a support slot with JOHN ENTWISTLE's RIGOR MORTIS, but still no firm offers from labels were forthcoming.
Exasperated by the lack of progress, guitarist Steve Protheroe left the band to join a Dutch group, with Tony Nurse being drafted in as his replacement.
However, although Nurse was a fine guitarist, the band never really recovered from the departure of Protheroe, splitting a few months later.
In 2004, the Greek Obscure NWOBHM Releases label released "The Chester Road Album", which included the whole EP, nine further tracks from the same 1978 EP session, and two 1980 bonus songs from the bands final line up.

Tony Sando - Lead Vocals (YELLOW BIRD)
Jeff Gibbs - Bass & Vocals (YELLOW BIRD)
Steve Protheroe - Guitars (SCRUFF)
Andy Demetriou - Drums (SCRUFF)

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dont forgrt this band