Macc Lads
Encyclopedia
The Macc Lads were a punk
and hard rock
band from Macclesfield
, UK
. Self-proclaimed "rudest, crudest, lewdest, drunkest band in Christendom", The Macc Lads used irreverent and foul-mouthed lyrics, political incorrectness
, drinking, sexism
and homophobia
.
, London
, Huddersfield
, Bury
, Cornwall
, Blackpool
, Colchester
, Hull
, Newcastle
, Cleethorpes
, Northampton
, Leeds
, Wigan
, Lincoln
, Bolton
, Mansfield
, Portsmouth
, Cheltenham
, Norwich
and the USA.
A concert at the Birmingham Hummingbird in 1989 resulted in thousands of pounds worth of damage by fans. Vandalism included scaffolding from upper levels pulled apart and thrown onstage with also a broken toilet, pots of paint and ashtrays. Band members McCavity and Mutley suffered cut heads, and fans went on stage to fight road crew and stage security members Lockstock and Mungo.
The Lads's website states that at a gig in Cheltenham in 1991 a "bag of hot sick" was thrown at the band.
The last time the band were together was in 1999 for an interview at the Ivy House public house
, Macclesfield, for The Bear's Head fan website. Present were Stez Styx, The Beater, Muttley and Al O'Peesha. The interview was conducted by Bear's Head contributor and fan Liquid Goblin.
Other vocalists:
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
and hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
band from Macclesfield
Macclesfield
Macclesfield is a market town within the unitary authority of Cheshire East, the county palatine of Chester, also known as the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. The population of the Macclesfield urban sub-area at the time of the 2001 census was 50,688...
, UK
United Kingdom
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. Self-proclaimed "rudest, crudest, lewdest, drunkest band in Christendom", The Macc Lads used irreverent and foul-mouthed lyrics, political incorrectness
Political correctness
Political correctness is a term which denotes language, ideas, policies, and behavior seen as seeking to minimize social and institutional offense in occupational, gender, racial, cultural, sexual orientation, certain other religions, beliefs or ideologies, disability, and age-related contexts,...
, drinking, sexism
Sexism
Sexism, also known as gender discrimination or sex discrimination, is the application of the belief or attitude that there are characteristics implicit to one's gender that indirectly affect one's abilities in unrelated areas...
and homophobia
Homophobia
Homophobia is a term used to refer to a range of negative attitudes and feelings towards lesbian, gay and in some cases bisexual, transgender people and behavior, although these are usually covered under other terms such as biphobia and transphobia. Definitions refer to irrational fear, with the...
.
Concerts
During the band's career they were banned, prevented from entering, or ejected from gigs in MacclesfieldMacclesfield
Macclesfield is a market town within the unitary authority of Cheshire East, the county palatine of Chester, also known as the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. The population of the Macclesfield urban sub-area at the time of the 2001 census was 50,688...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, Huddersfield
Huddersfield
Huddersfield is a large market town within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England, situated halfway between Leeds and Manchester. It lies north of London, and south of Bradford, the nearest city....
, Bury
Bury
Bury is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the River Irwell, east of Bolton, west-southwest of Rochdale, and north-northwest of the city of Manchester...
, Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
, Blackpool
Blackpool
Blackpool is a borough, seaside town, and unitary authority area of Lancashire, in North West England. It is situated along England's west coast by the Irish Sea, between the Ribble and Wyre estuaries, northwest of Preston, north of Liverpool, and northwest of Manchester...
, Colchester
Colchester
Colchester is an historic town and the largest settlement within the borough of Colchester in Essex, England.At the time of the census in 2001, it had a population of 104,390. However, the population is rapidly increasing, and has been named as one of Britain's fastest growing towns. As the...
, Hull
Kingston upon Hull
Kingston upon Hull , usually referred to as Hull, is a city and unitary authority area in the ceremonial county of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It stands on the River Hull at its junction with the Humber estuary, 25 miles inland from the North Sea. Hull has a resident population of...
, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
, Cleethorpes
Cleethorpes
Cleethorpes is a town and unparished area in North East Lincolnshire, England, situated on the estuary of the Humber. It has a population of 31,853 and is a seaside resort.- History :...
, Northampton
Northampton
Northampton is a large market town and local government district in the East Midlands region of England. Situated about north-west of London and around south-east of Birmingham, Northampton lies on the River Nene and is the county town of Northamptonshire. The demonym of Northampton is...
, Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
, Wigan
Wigan
Wigan is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It stands on the River Douglas, south-west of Bolton, north of Warrington and west-northwest of Manchester. Wigan is the largest settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan and is its administrative centre. The town of Wigan had a total...
, Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Lincoln is a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire, England.The non-metropolitan district of Lincoln has a population of 85,595; the 2001 census gave the entire area of Lincoln a population of 120,779....
, Bolton
Bolton
Bolton is a town in Greater Manchester, in the North West of England. Close to the West Pennine Moors, it is north west of the city of Manchester. Bolton is surrounded by several smaller towns and villages which together form the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, of which Bolton is the...
, Mansfield
Mansfield
Mansfield is a town in Nottinghamshire, England. It is the main town in the Mansfield local government district. Mansfield is a part of the Mansfield Urban Area....
, Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Portsmouth is the second largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England. Portsmouth is notable for being the United Kingdom's only island city; it is located mainly on Portsea Island...
, Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Cheltenham , also known as Cheltenham Spa, is a large spa town and borough in Gloucestershire, on the edge of the Cotswolds in the South-West region of England. It is the home of the flagship race of British steeplechase horse racing, the Gold Cup, the main event of the Cheltenham Festival held...
, Norwich
Norwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
and the USA.
A concert at the Birmingham Hummingbird in 1989 resulted in thousands of pounds worth of damage by fans. Vandalism included scaffolding from upper levels pulled apart and thrown onstage with also a broken toilet, pots of paint and ashtrays. Band members McCavity and Mutley suffered cut heads, and fans went on stage to fight road crew and stage security members Lockstock and Mungo.
The Lads's website states that at a gig in Cheltenham in 1991 a "bag of hot sick" was thrown at the band.
Break up
The band last performed together at a private show in 1997 for Muttley's local football team Mary Dendy, in Macclesfield. At that time, the line up was the four-piece of Muttley, Winston Dread, Al O'Peesha and Johnny Mard.The last time the band were together was in 1999 for an interview at the Ivy House public house
Public house
A public house, informally known as a pub, is a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. There are approximately 53,500 public houses in the United Kingdom. This number has been declining every year, so that nearly half of the smaller...
, Macclesfield, for The Bear's Head fan website. Present were Stez Styx, The Beater, Muttley and Al O'Peesha. The interview was conducted by Bear's Head contributor and fan Liquid Goblin.
Band members
The only member of the band to be with the band throughout their career was Mutley Mclad, who performed vocals, bass, and wrote lyrics. Other band members included:- The Beater – lead guitarist, backing vocals (lead vocals on Boddies), 1981–1986, 1986–1989, 1990–1991.
- Stez Styx – Drums, backing vocals (lead vocals on "Newcy Brown") 1981-1986, 1990-1991.
- Philip "Fast Fret" McCavity – Guitar, backing vocals, 1989–1990.
- Al O'Peesha– Guitar, piano, backing vocals 1991, 1993–1995. Died in 2005 in Stoke on Trent.
- Cheeky Monkey – Drums, backing vocals 1985–1986.
- Chorley the Hord – Drums, backing vocals 1986–1989
- Johnny Mard - Guitar, backing vocals 1993-1995
- Winston Dread - Drums, backing vocals 1993–1995
- Uncle Knobby - Guitar, backing vocals, 1986
Other vocalists:
- Barrel - Roadie, lead vocals on "Feed Your Face", 1985
- Binbag - lead vocals on "Dans Round Us 'Andbags", and "Fluffy Pup"
- Stella Strict - lead vocals on "Two Stroke Eddie", live singer of Fluffy Pup in 1990.
- Young Man - lead vocals on "Failure With Girls", 1986
Albums
- Eh Up (1983) Hectic House
- Beer & Sex & Chips n GravyBeer & Sex & Chips n GravyBeer & Sex & Chips n Gravy was the second full-length album from irreverent English punk rock band, The Macc Lads. It was released in 1985 and follows the self-produced debut album, Eh Up, from 1983...
(1985) Hectic House - Bitter, Fit CrackBitter, Fit CrackBitter, Fit Crack is the third full-length album from irreverent English punk rock band, The Macc Lads. It was released in 1987 and follows Beer & Sex & Chips n Gravy from 1985...
(1987) Hectic House - Live at Leeds (the who?) (1988) Dojo
- From Beer to Eternity (1989) Dojo – UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
#72 - The Beer Necessities (1990) Dojo
- Alehouse Rock (1994) Dojo
EPs
- One Gallon Demo (1982)
- Minge Pies and Mistletoe (1983)
- Macc Lads 5 (fan club only) (1986)
- Filthy, Fat and Flatulent (1987)
- Sheepless Nights (1988)
- ...and Drinking Partners (1989)
- Bog N Roll Circus (1990)
- Turtles Heads (1991)
- England (2006)
Compilations
- Dirty CD Chips n Gravy (1989)
- Twenty Golden Crates (1991)
- An Orifice and a Genital (Outtakes 1986–1991) (1993) Dojo
- God's Gift to Women (1998)
- The Lads From Macc (1999)
- Anthology (1999)
Videos
- Beer and Sex and Chips 'n' Gravy (1986)
- Made in Macc (1987)
- Four Bleats to the Baa (1988)
- Come to Brum (live in Birmingham) (1988)
- The Three Bears (1989)
- The Quality of Mersey (live in Liverpool) (1989)
- The Beer Necessities (1990)
- Sex, Pies and Videotape (live in Manchester) (1991). The video was produced by EMI. Mutley stated in an interview in 1999 that the final result was "nearly as rude as a school choir".