Dexys

Dexys are a group from Birmingham, United Kingdom, active since 1978. They are known for a sound associated with blue-eyed soul, Celtic rock, new wave, northern soul, pop rock and pop soul.

History

The band first performs under the name Dexys Midnight Runners, then re-emerges in April 2003 with its name shortened to Dexys and a six-piece line-up. Kevin Rowland leads the group, and the later line-up includes Sean Read as co-producer and core band member on Let The Record Show: Dexys Do Irish and Country Soul. The project remains active through a succession of studio and live releases.

Releases

One Day I'm Going To Soar is the band’s fourth studio album and is released in 2012. Nowhere Is Home - Live at Duke Of York's Theatre is their first live album; it is recorded during performances at the Duke Of York theatre in London in 2013 and released in 2014. Let The Record Show: Dexys Do Irish and Country Soul is issued by Rhino in 2016 and draws on Irish songs and other selected material. The album includes songs such as “Carrickfergus”, “Curragh of Kildare”, “Women Of Ireland” and “You Wear it Well”, and reflects an idea Rowland has carried since the mid-1980s.

Line-up

The group’s members include Kevin Rowland, Helen O'Hara, Jimmy Paterson, Pete Williams, Andy Leek, Steve Wynne, Steve Spooner, Mick Talbot, Pete Saunders, Bobby Ward, Paul Speare, Steve Shaw, Roger MacDuff, Julian Littman, Brian Maurice, Lucy Morgan, Nicky Gatfield, Giorgio Kilkenny, Geoff Blythe, Micky Billingham, Billy Adams, Al Archer, Seb Shelton, Tim Dancy, Tommy Evans, Andy Growcott, John Edwards, Vincent Crane and others listed in the band’s history.