The Cravats

A neo-dadaist group from Redditch, UK, formed in 1977. Guitarist Martin Seys and drummer Ethos Yapp left the band early. From there on, as a 4-piece, they managed to release six singles and two full albums (most of them on Small Wonder; some appeared in the indie charts Top 30), interspersed with some dada happenings. Between July 1979 and November 1982, they were also asked to make four sessions for the legendary John Peel radio show.

In a true dada manner they gave birth to the “DadaCravat Laboratories” (D.c.L), which enabled them to form many aliases, where their music appears more danceable. The classic line-up changes only on their final 12” release in 1985.

The Shend (bass, vocals)
Rob Dallaway aka Arthur Asquith Asquith Asquith (guitar, vocals)
Richard London aka Yehudi Storageheater,aka Svoor Naan, aka Baird Smart, aka F-Reg (saxophone, clarinet)
Dave Bennett aka 31 (drums, vocals)