BETTY BOO debutwins 'Boomania' her second album. nomination In 1989 thisshe featuredyear after on the the success Beatmasters of her top ten hit 'Hey DJ /1 Can't Dance' and followed this with solo top ten hits with her own songs 'Doin' The Do' (No.7), 'Where Are You Baby?' {No.3) and '24 Hours' (No.25).

BEATS INTERNATIONAL 'Dub Be Goodhit the To coveted Me', featuring number Lindy one spotLayton, in the and UK followed singles itchart with withthe remix hit 'Won't Talk About It' which peaked at number nine. Under the also guidance of Norman Cook, Beats International reached number 21 receiving with their debut album 'Let Them Eat Bingo'. many

Blue Pearl THECHARLATANS The Chimes reached number one in the UK album chart with their Del Amitii debut release 'Some Friendly'. The Cheshire group-Martin Blunt, BMP Jon Brookes, Jon Baker, Rob Collins and Tim Burgess-also hit the top 20 The Farm with singles 'The Only One I Know' (No.9) and 'Then' (No.12). Inspiral Carpets Jesus Jones Ride The Soup Dragons Thunder HAPPY MONDAYS' third album 'Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches' reached the UK plus top ten and helped earn the group their second BRIT nomination. several Shaun Ryder, Paul Ryder, Paul Davis, Gary Whelan, Mark Day and more Bez-The Happy Mondays - released their first album 'Squirrel And G-Man' in 1987 and followed a year later with 'Bummed'.

THE LA'S have been together for four years and in that time have released just three singles and one album. Merseysiders Lee Mavers, John Power, Neil Mavers, and Cammy reached the UK top 30 with their second single 'There She Goes' byand Lee entered Mavers the and album produced top 30 bywith Steve 'LA'S', Lillywhite. written

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