Are Stiff Little Fingers Protestant or Catholic?

The band was made up of both Catholics and Protestants and we were always very open about that. We never made a point of taking sides. It’s a style of writing that I’ve adopted, where I will point out problems.

What happened to Stiff Little Fingers?

After six years and four albums, they split up. They reformed five years later, in 1987. Despite major personnel changes, they are still touring and recording. In 2014, the band released their tenth studio album and a world tour followed its release.

Why are they called Stiff Little Fingers?

Burns, Cluney, and Faloon had previously been in a cover band called Highway Star, but when Cluney became a convert to punk rock, Burns and Faloon followed suit, and after recruiting McMordie, they took the name Stiff Little Fingers from a song by the Vibrators.

What was Stiff Little Fingers biggest hit?

1. Suspect Device. The first track from the first album, which makes it the track that introduced Stiff little Fingers to the world.

Did Bruce Foxton play with Stiff Little Fingers?

He stayed with Stiff Little Fingers for 15 years, during which time they recorded five albums, namely, Flags and Emblems, Get a Life, Tinderbox, Hope Street and Guitar and Drum.

Who is the drummer of Stiff Little Fingers?

Dolphin Taylor1987 – 1996
Brian Faloon1977 – 1979
Stiff Little Fingers/Drummers

How many original Stiff Little Fingers were there?

Profile: Northern Irish punk band formed around 1977, the original members being Jake Burns, Ali McMordie, Henry Cluney & Brian Faloon.

Who sings Alternative Ulster?

Stiff Little Fingers
Alternative Ulster/Artists

Who is Bruce Foxton married to?

Pat Foxtonm. 1984–2009
Bruce Foxton/Spouse

In early 2009, Foxton’s wife of 25 years Pat, who had worked in public relations for United Artists and CBS, died of breast cancer. Bruce is now married to Kate Foxton (nee Farrow).

What was Stiff Little Fingers first album?

Broken Fingers/Live in Aberdeen
Stiff Little Fingers/First album

Do Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton friends?

Foxton has renewed his friendship with Weller, who guests on Foxton’s recent solo album ‘Smash The Clock’. Foxton also played on Weller’s 2010 album ‘Wake Up The Nation’ and appeared on stage with him at London’s Royal Albert Hall that year.