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Thanks in part to hit songs like “Nee Nee Na Na Na Na Nu Nu” and “My Girl Lollipop,” Bad Manners were one of the most notable groups to come from Britain’s ’80s ska revival . This week on In Defense of Ska, the podcast welcomes Bad Manners founding member and trumpet player Paul Hyman to talk about the history of the group, British ska, and more. Listen above, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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As only someone who was there from the start can, Hyman tells stories of Bad Members’ origins and rise, from meeting his bandmates in school to finally breaking into the UK Singles Charts. He then discusses the artists he took particular inspiration from, like Genesis, J. Geils Band, Van Morrison, and Monty Python, and how his band had a reputation as “backstreet weirdos.”
Hyman also talks about his feelings on Bad Manners being labeled a “novelty band,” how they got banned from Italian television, and their connection to The Beatles. All of which leads to the story of the end of his tenure with the group.
Listen to Hyman’s conversation about Bad Manners above, and make sure to like, review, and follow the series wherever you get your podcast. Don’t forget to check out all the Consequence Podcast Network series here.
Additionally, you can support the In Defense host Aaron Carnes by purchasing a copy of his book, In Defense of Ska. The 2nd, expanded edition will be released in October 2024. Co-host Adam Davis also has a band called Omnigone, whose latest record, Against the Rest, was released earlier this year.
