Spring 2025

The Farmer's Boys

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This particular display shows record covers (remember these?) from a 1980s indie band, The Farmer's Boys. The covers were collected and put together by one of the band's fans, Colin Coates.

 

The band members were Baz (Chris Basford) on vocals, Ian 'Stan' Thirkettle on guitar, Mark (Kingston) on Bass and Frog (Richard Frost) on keyboards/drum machine.

 

Colin Coates first met Baz and Frog when they were in the same year at Bungay High School. A few years later, he heard their music on the radio and thought, "I know them”. Liking what he heard, he started to collect their albums. In these days of downloads, indie records in their colourful covers have become valuable collectibles.

 

The Farmer's Boys band was formed in 1981, and their first singles were released on local labels, including Backs Records, before being picked up by EMI. Some of their numbers were included on the Once Upon a Time in the East album.

 

They split up in 1985, although members continued to play in other indie bands.

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Please note: this was the first community cabinet of the 2025 season, so you may see a different display depending on when you visit the museum.

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If you have a collection which you think would look good in our community cabinet, please contact our collections manager.