The Onset

The Onset
The Onset in 1990. Left to Right - Mike Badger, Tony Russell, Danny Dean, Paul Hemmings, Simon Cousins
The Onset in 1990.
Left to Right - Mike Badger, Tony Russell, Danny Dean,
Paul Hemmings, Simon Cousins
Background information
OriginLiverpool, England
GenresIndie rock
Years active1987–1995
LabelsProbe Plus, Furious Fish, The Viper Label, Generator
MembersMike Badger, 1987-1995
Hamish Cameron, 1987
Colin Becket, 1987
Danny Dean, 1987-1995
Simon Cousins, 1987-1991, 1994-1995
Rye, 1987
Sue Dring, 1987
Bernard Nolan, 1987, 1992-1994
Roger Llewellyn, 1987, 1993-1995
Nick Hrydowy, 1987
Tony Russell, 1987-1995
Paul Hemmings, 1987-1991
Brian Morrow, 1993-1994
WebsiteMike Badger's Onset Page

The Onset were an indie rock band formed in 1987 by Mike Badger after he left his former band the La's.[1] Badger teamed up with locals Danny Dean on guitar, Hamish Cameron on piano and Colin Becket on drums. The first demo "Let's Go Home" can be found on the 2006 compilation CD, Lo Fi Electric Excursions by Mike Badger & Friends.

  1. ^ Macefield, MW. In Search Of The La’s – A Secret Liverpool. p. 174. Helter Skelter Publishing 2003. ISBN 1-900924-63-3