(c’83-’84), Steve Hedges (vocals), SJ (vocals), Beverley Chadwick (sax), Xan Phillips (bass), Ian ‘Patsy’ Patterson (drums), and Doug McLeish (sax).

This Guildford combo were at the University of Surrey for the June Jitterbug along with Longpig, Dark Paradise, No Joy, Betrayed, and Asylum Sounds on 9 June ’84. A few months later they appeared at the Sea Cadet Hall, Guildford, on 8 September ’84, along with La Maison du Chant and Wild Lettuce.

8 September 1984: Handbill for D Fabulous’ appearance at the Sea Cadet Hall Guildford. Source: Alan and Jackie Wallis

Chadwick, who was also involved with La Maison du Chants, would later co-form Casual Sax and performed with Steel Bill & The Buffalos. Bassist Phillips joined Funtime in ’84 along with Patterson, who’d previously been in Just So Stories. Hedges is brother to ex-Vapor, Michael Hedges.

Gallery:

9 June 1984: Ticket for the June Jitterbug at University of Surrey with Longpig, D Fabulous, Dark Paradise, No Joy, Betrayed, and Asylum Sounds
D Fabulous. Picture by and courtesy of Fred Pipes
Chadwick of D Fabulous. Picture by and courtesy of Fred Pipes
Chadwick and McLeish of D Fabulous. Picture by and courtesy of Fred Pipes
Chadwick and McLeish of D Fabulous. Picture by and courtesy of Fred Pipes