The Primevals with Michael Rooney

<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Formed in 1983, the original line-up was Michael Rooney (vocals), Tom Rafferty (guitar), Malcolm McDonald (bass), Kevin Key (guitar), and Rhod Burnett (drums). Their first release was the self-financed "Where Are You?" single in 1984, produced by McDonald, after which they were signed by <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France'>French</a> <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_record_label'>independent label</a> <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=New_Rose_Records&action=edit&redlink=1'>New Rose</a>. Their first release for the label was the <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini-LP'>mini-LP</a> Eternal Hotfire. A further single followed before Gordon left, to be replaced by Malcolm McDonald.<a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Primevals_(band)#cite_note-Strong-1'>[1]</a> They recorded a session for <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Peel'>John Peel</a>'s <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_Radio_1'>BBC Radio 1</a> show in 1985(Don Gordon played guitar on this along with Malcolm McDonald), which was released as an <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extended_play'>EP</a> in 1987. Rafferty left before the band recorded Sound Hole (New Rose 1986) with McDonald handling all guitar duties as the band built up a following in continental Europe, with a further album following for New Rose in 1987 (Live a Little). Gordon Goudie was recruited as rhythm guitarist in 1986. In late 1987 there was a further line-up change with Burnett and McDonald leaving, the remaining members recruiting <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Mazda'>Richard Mazda</a> (guitar) and Paul Bridges (drums).</p>