Y Cyrff

Y Cyrff
Roc Ystwyth concert, Aberystwyth, 1987
Roc Ystwyth concert, Aberystwyth, 1987
Background information
OriginLlanrwst, Wales
GenresRock
Years active1983–1991
LabelsRecordiau Anhrefn, Sain, Ankst, Rasal Cyf.
Past membersBarry Cawley
Emyr Davies
Dylan Hughes
Mark Roberts
Paul Jones
Mark Kendall
Websitewww.ycyrff.co.uk

Y Cyrff (1983–1991; The Bodies) was a Welsh language indie band in the 1980s, regarded by many as one of the greatest Welsh language rock bands. Initially formed at the Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy secondary school in Llanrwst, Conwy, the original line-up consisted of Barry Cawley (bass), Emyr Davies (vocals), Dylan Hughes (drums) and Mark Roberts (lead guitars). They performed on Welsh language television, and internationally, until they broke up in 1991. Afterwards, Roberts formed Catatonia, with Jones joining the band a while later. Cawley was also a guitar technician for the band.