The Room

The Room was an English post-punk band that released two 1980 self-financed singles, followed by the 1982–85 Red Flame titles  Indoor Fireworks, Clear!, In Evil Hour, and Jackpot Jack.

Members: Dave Jackson (vocals), Becky Stringer (bass), Robyn Odlum (guitar, 1979-82), Clive Thomas (drums, 1980-82), Alan Wills (drums, 1982-85), Paul Cavanagh (guitar, 1982-85), Peter Baker (keyboards, 1982-85)

For the band that released a 1970 brass-rock album on Deram, see Room.

The Room formed in Liverpool in late 1979 when singer Dave Jackson teamed with guitarist Robyn Odlum, bassist Becky Stringer, and drummer Clive Thomas. They started with two singles on self-press Box Records.

Peel 1. Recorded: 1981-09-26. Broadcast: 05 October 1981. Repeated: 04 November 1981
Heat Haze / Bated Breath / Escalator / Rewind / Conversation
Peel 2. Recorded: 1982-05-22. Broadcast: 30 June 1982. Repeated: 19 July 1982
No Dream / Chat Shows / Candle / Summer Sex Signals
Peel 3. Recorded: 1985-04-14. Broadcast: 29 April 1985. Repeated: 15 May 1985, 25 June 1985
The Storm / Here Comes The Floor / But When Do We Start To Live? / Jeremiah

Discography:

• Indoor Fireworks (1982)
• Clear! (EP, 1983)
• In Evil Hour (1984)
• Jackpot Jack (EP, 1985)

Sources:

• Discogs: The Room
• 45cat: The Room
• John Peel Wiki: The Room