The Prats

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What can you say? An Edinburgh band who all lived in a high-rise flat in the Oxgangs area of town. Formed in late 1977 the band comprised the Maguire brothers - Dave (drums) and Greg (guitar and singing) Maguire, along with their bigger brother Jeff, who was the group's manager and later bass player. Youngest 12 years old and oldest 15 years old claiming The Slits and Mekons as influences. Inevitable immaturity in playing in lyrics and certainly no Eater style band. Released three tracks on Fast Records 12" Earcom in 1979 Inverness ("Inverness, what a mess!") / Bored / Prats 2.  Other songs in set  -  a scarcely recognisable cover of Jilted John and Nazi Aircraft. Stumbled on till as late as 1981.

Paul McLaughlin - Guitar & Vocals, Greg Maguire - Guitar & Vocals, Jeff Maguire - Bass and Dave Maguire  - Drums.