Modern Zoo
Modern Zoo circa 1980 – 1983
Which were one of the first “electronic bands” from Coventry, who maybe had more success out of Coventry rather than in it. The Band comprised of:-
Lead vocals and Synthesisers – Stuart Knapper – ex of Riot Act.
Vocals, Bass and Synthesisers – Mark Toomer
Saxophone and Synthesisers – Ian Haines
Gigged all around Coventry, and the first to gig at “Guys” Club in lower precinct when this was changed into a Band venue for Avant Garde type Bands in the 80’s
The band actually split in 1983 and was re-formed with
Mark Toomer – Keyboards and vocals
Nick Hadley – Keyboards and vocals
Ian Haines – Saxophone and Keyboards
Steve Jones – Bass
This format of the Band had a few success’s with “Studio work” however split in late 1985 to take alternative directions.
Information from Salvador Foxx (with thanks).