The Higsons

The Higsons were an English post-punk/funk band that released twelve singles on assorted indie labels between 1981 and 1985.

Members: Colin Williams [aka Bilko] (bass), Simon Charterton (drums), Stuart McGeachin (guitar), Charlie Higson [aka Switch] (vocals), Terry Edwards

The Higsons formed in Norwich, Norfolk, in 1980.

Albums:

• Live at the Jacquard Club, Norwich (cassette, 1982)
  
• The Curse of the Higsons (1984)

Singles:

• “Got to Let This Heat Out” (1981)
  
• “I Don’t Want to Live with Monkeys” / “Insect Love” (1981)
  
• “The Lost and the Lonely” (1981)
  
• “Jigsaw Mentallama” / “The Lost and the Lonely” (1981 • Virgin Prunes / The Higsons)
  
• “Do It Today” / “Touchdown” (1982 • Maximum Joy / The Higsons)
  
• “Conspiracy” / “Touchdown” (1982)
  
• “Tear the Whole Thing Down” / “Ylang Ylang” (1982)
  
• “Push Out the Boat” (1983)
  
• “Run Me Down” / “Put the Punk Back Into Funk” (1983)
  
• “Music to Watch Boys By” (1984)
  
• “Music to Watch Girls Go By” (1984)
  
• “Take It / Walk the Land” (1985)

Sources:

• Discogs: The Higsons