The Tempest were an English pop band from Liverpool, active from 1984 until 1986. The group were signed to Magnet Records for £1.25 million and released four singles and an album, recording with producers Gus Dudgeon, Glenn Tilbrook and Steve Levine.[1] Members included Ian Finney and former Prefab Sprout drummer Steve Dolder.[2] Bass guitarist Stuart Dunning died in January 2024.[3]

The Tempest
OriginLiverpool, England
Genres
Years active1984–1986
Labels
Past membersMike Sheerin
Ian Finney
Steve Dolder
Lyn Smith
Stuart Dunning

Members

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  • Mike Sheeran – vocals, guitar
  • Ian Finney – guitar, backing vocals
  • Lyn Smith - backing vocals
  • Stuart Dunning – bass, backing vocals (died 2024)
  • Steve Dolder – drums
  • Jonathan Sumpton - drums

Discography

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Singles

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  • "Always The Same" (7"+10"+12") 1985 (Magnet Records - PEST 1)
  • "Bluebelle" (7"+12") 1985 (Magnet Records - PEST 2)
  • "Didn't We Have A Nice Time" (7"+12") 1986 (Magnet Records - PEST 3)
  • "Lazy Sunday" (7"+12") 1986 (Magnet Records - LAZY 1)

Albums

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  • The Tempest (12" unreleased in UK/bootleg) - The Tempest 1986 (Magnet Records)

References

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  1. ^ "A Brief Biography - The Tempest (Updated August 2017)". Icfinney.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  2. ^ "The Tempest (2)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Hi Chris, I just wanted to let you and Glenn know that my husband, Stuart Dunning, Bass player with The Tempest has died". Cheryl Dunning on X. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
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