JACK EASY

BIOGRAPHY:

Edinburgh based band formed in April 1977, and featuring three local musicians Andy Harrison (vocals, ex-Biffo), Davy Haswell (percussion / vocals) & Harry Sullivan (guitar / vocals, ex-Biffo). The line-up was completed by Pauline Carlin (vocals, ex-Ignatz), Pete Griffiths (drums / vocals), Lawrence McLachlan (keyboards, ex-Clean Slate) & Douglas Mathieson (bass /vocals). In May 1977 they won the Scottish heat of the Melody Maker folk / rock competition, and competed unsuccessfully in the finals in London. The band continued to play into 1978. Haswell worked in Brian Findlay's Record Store at this time.