The Undertones

The Undertones are a rock band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1974. From 1975 to 1983, the Undertones consisted of Feargal Sharkey (vocals), John O'Neill (rhythm guitar, vocals), Damian O'Neill (lead guitar, vocals), Michael Bradley (bass, vocals) and Billy Doherty (drums). Much of the earlier Undertones material drew influence from punk rock and new wave; the Undertones also incorporated elements of rock, glam rock and post-punk into material released after 1979, before citing soul and Motown as the influence for the material released upon their final album. The Undertones released thirteen singles and four studio albums between 1978 and 1983 before Sharkey announced his intention to leave the band in May 1983, citing musical differences as the reason for the break up. Despite the backdrop of the Troubles in Derry and across Northern Ireland, the vast majority (though not all) of the material the Undertones released focused not upon the political climate, but upon issues such as adolescence, teenage angst and heartbreak. AllMusic has stated that guitarists John and Damian O'Neill "mated infectious guitar hooks to 1960s garage, 1970s glam rock, and Feargal Sharkey's signature vocal quaver." In 1999, the Undertones reformed, replacing lead singer Sharkey with Paul McLoone. The Undertones remain the most successful band to have emerged from Derry, and one of the most successful bands to have emerged from Northern Ireland.

Dig What You Need - 2022-03-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Hypnotised (2016 Remaster) - 2016-10-07T00:00:00.000000Z

The Undertones (2016 Remaster) - 2016-10-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Dig Yourself Deep - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Get What You Need - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Sin of Pride - 1983-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Positive Touch - 1981-05-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Hypnotised - 1980-04-21T00:00:00.000000Z

Hypnotised (30th Anniversary Edition) - 1980-04-21T00:00:00.000000Z

The Undertones - 1979-05-13T00:00:00.000000Z

The Undertones (30th Anniversary Edition) - 1979-05-13T00:00:00.000000Z

Save Me - 1986-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Chain of Love - 1983-04-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Got to Have You Back - 1983-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Love Parade - 1982-10-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Beautiful Friend - 1982-02-01T00:00:00.000000Z

It's Going to Happen! - 1981-05-02T00:00:00.000000Z

Julie Ocean - 1981-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Wednesday Week - 1980-07-05T00:00:00.000000Z

My Perfect Cousin - 1980-03-28T00:00:00.000000Z

You've Got My Number (Why Don't You Use It!) - 1979-10-09T00:00:00.000000Z

Get Over You - 1979-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Here Comes the Summer - 1979-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Jimmy Jimmy - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

West Bank Songs 1978-1983: A Best Of - 2023-10-27T00:00:00.000000Z