Very much Darlington were Dan as were Sofa Head formed from Dan really. Get well soon Wal.
What has Middlesbrough given to the world music scene?
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BlindBoyGrunt
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We gave The Stones their first gig outside London.
tonybiriyani
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Has Bob Mortimer been mentioned?
Dizzy with Vic and the Wonderstuff.
Also Let's Dance with Chris Rea and the Boro.
Dizzy with Vic and the Wonderstuff.
Also Let's Dance with Chris Rea and the Boro.
The_Lizards_Jumpers
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I checked the Bob connection re The Wonder Stuff single, but looks like his involvement didn't extend beyond prancing about on TOTP.
I completely forgot the FA Cup single though.
Transitarmy
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Phil Stamp, yer joking aren't yer
El Guapo
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My sis was in Dan for a while, just knew they were local.
tonybiriyani
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One of the Sneaker Pimps was from Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough123
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There’s a world famous song , Alice ? Who sang that that gain ? 
Was your sister from Norton?
Middlesbrough123
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If your looking for class and talent Middlesbrough is the place to be .
El Guapo
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Yes.
EuropeTwice
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Skin from Skunk Anansie went to Teesside Uni
Ignore_Alien_Orders
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Not from there but did live there for a while while his father worked for Tees & Hartlepool Port Authority.
If you're going that far you'd have to include all the Carthys and Watersons.
Juninhoburger
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Space Raiders, most famously known for "Song For Dot" used in the videogames SSX and SSX Tricky (and yes, the band were named after the popular corn snack)
Eskimo Disco, most famous for their video "7-11" starring Pingu and friends
Eskimo Disco, most famous for their video "7-11" starring Pingu and friends
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Yep, Chris Corner. Now known as IAMX.
The Flaming Mussolinis
No Way - Breaking Point now sought by collectors worldwide.