Hipsway were formed in Glasgow in 1984 by ex-Altered Images guitarist Johnny McElhone on bass, and featuring Grahame Skinner (vocals), Pim Jones (guitar) and Harry Travers (drums). Their music was characterized by Skinner’s deep vocals and Jones’ tight guitar playing. They were quickly signed up by Mercury Records and by 1985 had released their first, eponymously-titled album. The single, “Honeythief”, made number 17 in the UK Singles chart, and also reached the Top 20 in the US Billb...

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Smoke & Dreams

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Scratch The Surface

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Hipsway

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Sounds Of The 80s – Like A Record Baby (1984-1986)

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Top Of The Pops – 1986

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Park Lane Archives

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12″ 80’s

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Music Of The Year – 1986/Compilation

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