I know they're not everyone's cup of tea but BBC 4 showed a concert of theirs last night. Have to say Kevin Rowlands is an incredible showman - and I'm always a sucker for any band that makes use of a brass section. Cracking show with very little of the vintage stuff and thoroughly recommend it on the IPlayer or catch up.
I like them for two reasons: 1. The backdrop of darts legend Jocky Wilson on TOTP when they performed "Jackie Wilson Said". 2. If you've ever worked with anyone called Eileen, you'll understand the comedy value
I love their name but does anyone know the story behind it? ".... naming the band after Dexedrine, a brand of dextroamphetamine popularly used as a recreational drug among Northern Soul fans at the time.The "midnight runners" referred to the energy the Dexedrine gave, enabling one to dance all night."
Doing well to keep on going all this time. Best for me was Searching for the Young Soul Rebels - classic album. I didn't really care for them after that though.
