Inner City Unit | |
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| Also known as | Sphynx, Imperial Pompadours |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | psychedelic, punk |
| Years active | 1979–1985 |
| Labels | Riddle, Avatar, Demi Monde, Flicknife, Jettisoundz |
| Past members | see "Personnel" below |
| Website | www |
Inner City Unit were a London based popular music group active from 1979 through to 1985, their music style encompassing psychedelia and punk rock. They recorded four studio albums, one studio EP and one compilation album of previously unreleased material.
The group were established by ex-Hawkwind saxophonist Nik Turner, joined by bassist and keyboardist Phil Reeves (known as Dead Fred). Trev Thoms was the guitarist of the first incarnation and Steve Pond the second. Ermano Ghisio-Erba (known as Dino Ferari) and Mick Lee (known as Mick Stupp) were the drummers. Andy Anderson (drums) and Michael Vickerage (known as Mo Vicarage) (keyboards) played live and recorded with the group in the early days. Barry Downes (known as Baz Magneto), GP Wayne (known as Little Bit), Dave Anderson and Nazar Alikhan had stints with the group playing bass.[1]
Since their split, various members have got together on occasions to record or play live using the name.