At least three bands have called themselves The Stingrays 1)Power-pop/punk band from the UK that formed in 1977, released a a three song EP in 1980 on Fried Egg records, a single, and a song on the Avon Calling compilation out of Bristol, UK. A live album came out some time later. Russ Mainwaring seems to have been the only constant member. Stingrays Line up 1: Russ Mainwaring - Guitar Bill Stair - Bass Pete Thelke - Vocals Dean Sidney - Drums This line up is heard on the album The Stingrays at the Dugout (1977): The Sound of Two Hands Clapping.. Stingrays/Mods Line up 2: Russ Mainwaring - Guitar /Vocals Chris Bostock - Bass Dean Sidney - Drums... Mods/Stingrays Line up 3: Russ Mainwaring - Guitar / Vocals Paul Matthews - Guitar Chris Bostock - Bass Sean Mcluskey - Drums This line up can be heard on Sound in the album Avon Calling... Stingrays Line up 4: Russ Mainwaring - Guitar/ Vocals Chris Bostock - Bass. Sean Mcluskey - Drums. This line up can be heard on the single Countdown Stingrays Line up 5: Russ Mainwaring - Guitar / Vocals. Paul Johnson - Bass Sean Mcluskey - Drums Stingrays Line up 6. Russ Mainwaring - Guitar / Vocals. Paul Johnson - Bass. Mark Paignton - Drums This line up can be heard on Satelites the B side of the single Never Do... Stingrays Line up 7: Russ Mainwaring - Guitar / Vocals. Biff - Bass. Mark Paignton - Drums 2)The Sting-Rays (UK). Formed in the early 80's, they were based in Northern England. During a six year span they issued five albums, six singles, appeared on several Psychobilly compilation albums and toured all over Europe. Their live performances were legendary, highly energetic and chaotic. Often labeled under Psychobilly, but they were more than that. They had original sound and style and often progressive lyrics. On "Cryptic And Coffee Time" (1987) they were evolved and the "psycho" was replaced by a more melancholic sound. Unfortunately they split up after that album. Technically this band should not be listed here as they already have a listing under The Sting-Rays. Please keep your ID3 tags clean, folks. 3)Another band named the Stingrays came from Detroit, US (1980-1988), they have recorded on Scam Records and A.B.S. Records.
