SAHB: (Rock Pirates)

NME SAHB, Tubes and more November 12, 1977 Cleminson 'saboteur' slams Alex ALEX HARVEY has been accused of "disloyalty" and "sabotage", following his shock decision to retire totally from_the rock busi-ness. A statement issued by Zal Cleminson guitarist and vocalist with the Sensa-tional Alex Harvey Band, who takes over as front man in Harvey's absence reveals the bitterness felt by the other members of the outfit towards their former leader. In his statement, Cleminson says:

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s "Mrs. Blackhouse"  backed with "Engine Room Boogie" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK...

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s "Amos Moses"  backed with "Satchel and the Scalp Hunters" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in...

Harvey's Shake That Thing Swing The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s “Gamblin' Bar Room Blues” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 14, 1975, on Vertigo Records (catalogue: ALEX 002). Backed with “Shake That Thing,” this theatrical blues-rock cover of Jimmie Rodgers/Shelley Lee Alley (A) and Alex Harvey original (B), was produced by D. Batchelor for Mountain Records. The A-side’s fiddler-driven barroom tale and B-side’s raucous energy peaked at No. 38 on the

Alex Harvey’s vaudeville rock pirates invade America – Circus Raves goes wild! two-page feature in Circus Raves Magazine, December 1, 1974.

The Anthem That Echoed SAHB The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s “Anthem (Short Version)” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 15, 1974, on Vertigo Records (catalogue: 6059 112). Backed with the “Anthem (Long Version),” this rousing rock epic, written by Alex Harvey, Hugh McKenna, and David Batchelor, was produced by David Batchelor for Mountain Records. The A-side’s triumphant horns and Harvey’s gravelly call was unheard (no chart entry). Lacquer cut and pre

Cover of "Sergeant Fury / Gang Bang," released under the Vertigo label in the Netherlands, catalogue number 6059 106. The Sensational...

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band bring vaudeville madness to the stage! one-page article in Disc, January 26, 1974.

A Theatrical Glam Gallop The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s “Giddy Up A Ding Dong” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 12, 1973, on Vertigo Records (catalogue: 6059 091). Backed with “Buff's Bar Blues,” this energetic glam rock track, written by F. Bell, Lattanzil. Produced by Phil Wainman, the A-side’s galloping rhythm, Harvey’s theatrical vocals, and Zal Cleminson’s fiery fiddle captured SAHB’s vaudevillian flair, but it failed to chart. Song origins: "Gi

Lou Reed’s "Lou Reed Dates" , a cover insert and one-page article in Melody Maker , August 11, 1973.

A Sensational Alex Harvey Band Vertigo Assault Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Record Mirror’s full-page advert screamed FRAMED — The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s debut album on Vertigo (6360 081). Quoting Melody Maker: “... the Alex Harvey Band are going to be big,” the ad listed their December tour dates from The Marquee to Paisley, plus their *Old Grey Whistle Test* appearance on December 5. Pure theatrical rock menace. Advert Overview Publication Details Magaz

A Gritty Glam Rock Satire The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s “There’s No Lights On The Christmas Tree Mother, They’re Burning Big Louie Tonight” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 27, 1972, on Vertigo Records (catalogue: 6059 070). Backed with “Harp,”only single from the band’s debut album Framed. Housed in a Vertigo swirl company sleeve, it’s a cult classic of SAHB’s early years. The single was only released in the UK. Single Overview Label: Vertigo – 605

Alex Harvey’s "A Hard Road For Alex" , a one-page article in New Musical Express , October 14, 1972.

Alex Harvey’s "Back Again" , a one-page feature in New Musical Express , October 7, 1972.