The Salford Jets were
formed 1977, original members; Mike Sweeney (lead vocal); Diccon Hubbard
(bass/vocal );Dave (Shakey) Morris drums/vocal );Don McKintyre
(guitar/vocal ). Don was replaced late 1977 by Rod Gerrard
(guitar/vocal), and Geoff (Bubbs) Kerry (keys/guitar/vocal).
Geoff Kerry was
replaced by Don McKintyre 1982, Johnny (Psycho) Wolfendon (sax), 1982.
The Salford Jets
catalogue of songs has its roots in various styles, and influences. Rock
‘n ‘ Roll, Doo-wop, Merseybeat, Rhythm & Blues, Punk ----- which must
have been very confusing to many as it followed no set direction! One of
the main problems the band had, was recreating the excitement of live
performances upon vinyl. Nobody but the Salford Jets would consider following
WHO YOU LOOKIN’ AT? by a speeded up accapella version of BLUE MOON!
----- or a manic version of Please Please Me!
The Salford Jets charted in
the UK with WHO YOU LOOKIN’AT? in May 1980. GINA, SHE’S GONNA BREAK YOUR
HEART and LOOKIN AT THE SQUARES also made the top UK 100.