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Iconoclast Records was a DIY label. It managed one single.
It issued singles in an ICON-000 numerical series. Distributed By Iconoclast
Records. ‘I’ was formed in 1981 from the ashes of
Coventry bands God’s Toys and X-Certs. Dill had a vision of ‘I’ as the
equivalent of a “modern day church service” to make every concert a spectacular
event, rather than just another gig. The band’s initial style was quickly linked
to the new romantic movement. Signed to EMI publishing, the band used the
Coventry Youth Orchestra on their early recordings. Playing prestigious gigs at
Coventry’s new Cathedral and on BBC2’s Riverside programme. Crowning this with a
Peter Powell Radio 1 session. Their first and only release followed on their own
Iconoclast records. The 7 inch ”I am I” c/w Deus Ex Machina. Following this, a
change of line up and style led to the 1983 incarnation of ‘I’, with a more
contemporary hip hop sound, bringing in drum machines and synthesisers. After
shooting some promotional videos and playing a local show, the band went their
separate ways, citing the usual “musical differences”. Band Members were Dill –
Lead Vocals, Rex Brough – Bass, Dave Pepper – Keyboards, Chris Hull – Guitar,
Rick Medlock – Drums.
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