Johnny And The Self Abusers

Formed in 1977 in Glasgow. Recorded one single, Saints and Sinners with b side Dead Vandals, and actually split before it was released. The majority of the band became Simple Minds and John Milarky formed The Cuban Heels. Other tracks recorded by the band, for their initial demo to Chiswick, were almost lost but have resurfaced through compilations - Pablo Picasso, Lies and Subway Sex. Band members: Jim Kerr (Pripton Weird) - vocals/keyboards Charlie Burchill (Charlie Argue) - guitar/violin