The Adicts

The Adicts
The Adicts in Chicago, 2011
The Adicts in Chicago, 2011
Background information
Also known asFun Adicts, ADX
OriginIpswich, Suffolk, England
Genres
Years active
  • 1977–1993
  • 2002–present
Labels
Members
  • Keith "Monkey" Warren (vocals)
  • Pete "Pete Dee" Davison (guitar)
  • Michael "Kid Dee" Davison (drums)
  • Kiki Kabel (bass, since 2017)
  • Highko Strom (guitar, since 2017)[citation needed]
Past members
  • Tim Hocking (bass, 1977–1979)
  • James Harding (keyboards, 1985–1987)
  • Mel "Spider" Ellis (bass, 1977–1993, 2002–2009)
  • David "Pretty Boy" Arnold
  • Dan "Fiddle Dan" Graziani (fiddle, 2005–2010)
  • Cody "12" Farwell (bass, 2011)
  • Shahen Hagobian (bass, 2009–2013)
  • John "Scruff" Ellis (guitar, 2002–2017)
  • Davey "Bastard" Menza (bass, 2013–2017)
  • Michael "Olga" Algar (bass, 2003)[citation needed]
    • Websitehttps://theadicts.net/

    The Adicts are a British punk rock band from Ipswich, Suffolk, England.[1] A popular English punk rock band of the 1980s, they were often in the indie charts during that decade.[2][3]

    The Adicts originated as The Afterbirth in late 1975 but never had any music or played any shows. They later became The Pinz.[4] They soon changed their name to the Adicts and became known for their distinctive Clockwork Orange "droog" image.[1] "Droog" is a noun derived from the fictional Nadsat language, meaning "friend" (a combination of Russian and English). This image, along with their urgent, uptempo music and light-hearted lyrics, helped set them apart from other punk bands.[1] In the 1980s, they temporarily changed their name to Fun Adicts (for a children's TV appearance) and then ADX (after signing to a major label).

    Their music has catchy melodies and lyrics, often featuring extra instruments and sound clips - such as carousel music in "How Sad", violin played by Derick Cook in "Joker in the Pack", as well as gongs and keyboard percussion by Anthony Boyd in "Chinese Takeaway".

    The musicians wear all-white clothing with black boots and black bowler hats. The singer, Keith "Monkey" Warren, wears joker makeup, wildly patterned suits (such as checkerboard or polka dot), flared trousers, colourful dress shirts, a bowler hat and gloves. The band's visual look is complemented by their stage shows, involving items such as streamers, confetti, playing cards, beach balls, joker hats, toy instruments, bubbles, and glitter.

    1. ^ a b c Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 21. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
    2. ^ Feeney, Katherine (10 March 2008). "The Adicts". Brisbane Times / The Sun-Herald. Australia. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
    3. ^ Sorocco, Erika (2 March 2011). "CALIFORNIAN: English punk band aim to take Temecula by storm". North County Times. San Diego County, California. Archived from the original on 13 November 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
    4. ^ Forman, Bill (3 March 2011). "Viva la evolution". Colorado Springs Independent. Retrieved 14 March 2011.