The Band ][ Gig Guide ][ Downloads ][ Book the band ][ Photos ][ Feedback

 

The Superheroes, a brief history

 

The idea of a new band began when Jim bumped into Dan at a Mafia gig at the Heroes. Neither had played in
a band for a few years but both fancied doing something. Jim already had Dave Edge onboard, his former
partner in crime from Special Brew and Simon (Diesel) Catley (ex Run Riot drummer) was persuaded out
from retirement to get behind the drums ...... Now a singer was needed

Original drummer Diesel

After a few auditions with different singers the lineup was finally formed when Dan called long time
music collaborator and friend since school days Matt O'Neil

Matt & Dan in 1988

 

Rehearsals began and gigs were booked. At this point we didn't have a name for the band. Suggested names
at this point included "Concrete Sausage " and "Rubber Hammer" which thankfully were declined!

Eventually the "Superheroes" name was suggested and stuck. Gigs progressed until Diesel emigrated to France
leaving the drum throne to be filled by Peter (Gadget) Blackwell.

 

Drummer no 2 .... Peter (Gadget) Blackwell

More gigs followed and more equipment mounted up with this stable lineup until a further change of personal,
with Peter retiring and being replaced by ex Zuma and session drummer Steve Duffy

Drummer no 3 .... Steve Duffy

As with most entertainment it's often the people who aren't onstage that actually have the
most work to do. Andy Patterson mixed the very first Superheroes gig and is
currently behind the desk at present. John "The Meat" Grey is in his third
year as lighting engineer, guitar & keys tech and general equipment tech

Andy P and John the Meat

And that concludes a brief history of the Superheroes
Now for the next five years