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The Resume

    (1969- )
    Formed in Nottingham, England
    Line up in 1974:
    Philip Wright (April 9, 1949- ), drums and lead vocals
    Chris Morris (November 1, 1944- ), guitar
    Carlo Santanna (July 29, 1947- ), guitar
    Michael Vaughan (July 27, 1950- ), guitar
    Cliff Fish (August 13, 1949- ), bass guitar
    Recorded the singles 'Billy Don't Be a Hero' (1974), 'The Night Chicago Died' (1974), 'The Black-Eyed Boys' (1974) and 'We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands' (with Nottingham Forest FC - 1978)

Why they might be annoying:

    They were one-hit wonders in the US.
    'The Night Chicago Died' starts with the line 'Daddy was a cop on the East Side of Chicago,' even though Chicago does not have an East Side region.
    They titled their second album 'First Edition.'
    Carlo Santanna has no connection with Carlos Santana.
    They broke their contract with their managers in hope of finding a more lucrative deal. That launched a series of lawsuits that derailed the momentum of their career.
    They made their last British hit by recording a song with the local soccer club.
    They play occasional gigs even though Philip Wright is the only member left from the original line-up.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They recorded the original version of 'Billy, Don't Be a Hero,' but were beaten out in the US by a cover version by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods.
    'The Night Chicago Died' topped the American charts even though a legal dispute kept them from touring the US.
    They played the Royal Variety Performance in front of the Queen Mother.

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 24 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 76.19% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 30 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 37 Votes: 75.68% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 83 Votes: 74.70% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 22 Votes: 59.09% Annoying