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The Nightingales was formed by former members of Birmingham's original punk group The Prefects. With an ever fluctuating line up, based around lyricist/singer Robert Lloyd, the band recorded a bunch of singles, three albums and many radio sessions for John Peel before splitting up in the late '80s.

Following occasional reformations, in 2004 The Nightingales re-grouped in earnest. Since then they have released five 7" vinyl singles, played around the UK, toured USA twice, recorded numerous radio sessions, and made their finest album to date, "Out Of True" (Iron Man Records, Oct 06).

The current line up, and best batch yet, features Lloyd, original Prefects guitarist Alan Apperley, ex Pram drummer Daren Garratt, teenage guitar sensation Matt Wood and bassist Steven Lowe.

Following the 'Gales second U.S tour in Spring 2007, the group released new 6 track 'mini album' - "What's Not To Love?" on Caroline True Records. To promote this release the group toured UK, France, Germany and Switzerland at the end of July with guests from New York - Christy & Emily.

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