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No Friends of Harry

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No Friends Of Harry
OriginJohannesburg, South Africa
GenresAlternative rock, gothic rock
Years active1986–1998
LabelsPrincipal
Clear Cut
EMI
RPM records
Fresh Music
Past membersRob McLennan
Dave de Vetta
Ian Wiggins
Annette McLennan
Adrian Hamilton
Mark Williams

No Friends Of Harry were a South African gothic/alternative rock[1] band from Johannesburg who were active in the 1980s and 1990s. They released three albums on independent South African labels, with a compilation album being released by EMI Records shortly after the band broke up in 1998. The band has since released a new album in 2020 and still do shows across South Africa and London

Band members

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  • Robert Mclennan - Lead Singer / Guitar
  • Annette McLennan - Drummer
  • Dave Devetta - Bass
  • Ian Wiggins - Guitars
  • Adrian Hamilton - Keyboards
  • Mark Williams - Manager

Discography

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The band released five albums and three singles, as well as appearing on compilation albums with other artists.[1][2][3]

Albums

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  • One Came Running (1987), Principal
  • Into the Valley (1989), Principal
  • Fifteen Seconds (1991), Clear Cut
  • Fly By Night (1998), EMI
  • The Present has Passed - The Best of No Friends Of Harry (2003), Fresh Music
  • Fifteen Seconds Redax (Remixes) (2018)

Singles and EPs

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  • "Competition Rules" (1987), Principal
  • "Paint it Black" (1989), Principal
  • "The Present has Passed" (1990), RPM records

References

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  1. ^ a b "No Friends Of Harry". The South African Rock Encyclopedia. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  2. ^ "No Friends Of Harry discography". Discogs.com. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  3. ^ "No Friends Of Harry - Compilation appearances". discogs.com. Retrieved 5 January 2014.