Then Jerico

Then Jerico formed in London in 1982, Mark Shaw's powerful, dramatic vocals and the band's alternative rock sound giving them a quality that was immediately distinctive. They signed to London Records and released their debut album 'First (The Sound of Music)' (1987) — a record of extraordinary energy and melodic invention.

'The Motive', 'Muscle Deep', and 'Big Area' were all excellent singles. 'Big Area' reached number thirteen in the UK charts. The band's dramatic, anthemic sound was unusual in the late-80s alternative landscape — they were making music that anticipated the stadium rock of the 1990s.

Then Jerico split in 1991. Shaw has had a solo career since. The band's back catalogue has been reassessed positively in recent years — the dramatic, anthemic quality of the best songs has aged well.