Arms & Legs
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In 1974 Joe Jackson joined a local Portsmouth band called Edward Bear. At that time
it consisted of Terry on bass, Jim on guitar and Steve Hollins on drums.
In 1975 – the line-up had meanwhile changed to the one listed below – the band signed a recording contract with UK label MAM Records. Being told that 'Edward Bear' was already the name of a Canadian group, the band changed its name first to 'Edwin Bear' and then to Arms & Legs.
Apart from cover versions the band also played original songs, some written by Mark Andrews, some by Joe Jackson. Three singles were released by MAM which didn't chart. Joe left the band in the autumn of 1976.
The band from top left to bottom right:
Dave Cairns – drums
Clive Bates – guitar
Mark Andrews – vocals, guitar
Graham Maby – bass
Joe Jackson – keyboards
Is There Anymore WineFeb 1977 UK 7" MAM 156
1976 DE 7" MAM 006 EVC 98 123
Aug 1976 UK 7" MAM 147
1976 FR 7" Eurodisc 911 034
Apr 1976 UK 7" MAM 140
