The Nightingales

The Nightingales at The Hare & Hounds Birmingham

The Prefects had been part of The Clash's 'White Riot Tour'and released a 45 on Rough Trade. The Nightingales formed from the ashes of The Prefects. Described in John Robb's definitive book on post punk as "The misfits'misfits", Nightingales enjoyed cult status in the '80s and were championed by John Peel, who said, "Their performances will serve to confirm their excellence when we are far enough distanced to look at this period rationally and other, infinitely better known, bands stand revealed as charlatans"

Following a lengthy hiatus the band regrouped in 2004 and have since been more productive than ever. 2019 saw the filming of a feature length Nightingales documentary film 'King Rocker'written and presented by Stewart Lee and directed by Michael Cumming ('Brass Eye', 'Toast Of London'). The movie had its TV premiere on Sky Arts in 2021, and was received with great gusto and stunning comments ('Best rockumentary ever', etc) by the public and respected film critics alike.