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John White was U.V. PØP right from the start first as a one man band for the 80s when he began playing live in the early part of 1982 though back then his ´band´ consisted of nothing more than himself plus a series of pre-recorded backing tapes.
The arrangement proved both pragmatic and effective as with this arrangement there were no other band members to consider, no compromises, just a man and his Revox and, as Richard Strange once sagely observed: ´A Revox doesn´t answer back.´

This line-up served him well, Early concerts included supports with In The Nursery, Danse Society and the fledgling Pulp.... His first single was recorded and Produced by Cabaret Voltaire – it took him to a support slots with hitherto unknown Culture club, John Cooper Clarke and Nico plus an invite to perform in Holland and with it a live performance on Radio Hilversum’s Sunday afternoon show VPRO Spleen.

It was at this time that he was picked up by the legendary John Peel!and this time also that john joined Sheffield group Artery as guitarist for a short tour of Italy and a series of UK dates, leaving subsequently however to concentrate on his main passion UV POP

That was then!

A speedy journey through the 80s and songs – future favourites -emerged – songs like “No Songs Tomorrow”, “Serious”,“Anyone For Me” and surprisingly – the uncompromising “Sleep Don’t Talk”.

As John’s catalogue expanded – first with the critically acclaimed“No Songs Tomorrow” album and it’s follow up “Bendy Baby Man”so did his band – ditching the revox for a clutch of fellow travellers.

All through this time other recordings were made – secret recordings that dwelt only in a whisper of existence; “The cellar demos”,“Live in Amsterdam” (from John’s performance on radio Hilversum) and the unreleased albums – “Millbank Street Sessions”and “In Your Skin”.

“Serious”has become a favourite across Europe – with a multitude of dance mixes.

Among darkwave enthusiasts – “Sleep don’t talk” stands as a classic.

Both Serious and Sleep don’t talk have been covered by European bands,Escape With Romeo and Strafbomber respectively.

Then all seemed quiet, but John was recording new tracks in his studio,and making plans with long time accomplice and drummer Tim Woad for a return to live work

A new century came and John reformed the band – new members were brought in and he started gigging again.

But even more was to emerge – a re-recorded version of “Serious”for the 21st century and an ep – “Sea the stars social club” recorded at higher rhythm studio for Circuit records.

His on-line career took off too making the first four albums available as downloads – then Brooklyn based US label Sacredbones approached him and secured the right to re-release “No songs tomorrow/Just A Game” Just in time for the 30th anniversary of its original release and “No songs tomorrow” the album for April 2012.

After a successful Nov 2011 tour of Germany to promote the release of the“Bendy Baby Man/Anyone For Me” CD, Released through Geneticmusic, and “The Anthology”, released through their own Ultra violet label, UVPOP went on to play a couple of dates (+ radio appearances) (Spring of 2012) in New York to promote the release on vinyl, CD and download of the album “No Songs Tomorrow” (released 2nd April).

Later in 2012 they made a successful appearance at the Incubate festival in Tilburg along with such luminaries as the Buzzcocks and Laibach. Following this they began writing new material for a forthcoming, long planned album. The first song already made it’s live debut when they toured Europe in the spring of 2013 for their 10 date “I Dream” tour. The tour was a great success and they are set to return to Europe when they play a few dates and a number of festivals in July.

Already planned, John will be playing a series of solo dates in support of the excellent In The Nursery in September 2013.

Current line-up-

John White Guitar/vocals

Tony Nicholson Bass/vocals

Steve Howes Drums

GIG list - Recently toured Europe on their “I dream” tour taking in 10 dates in 10 cities including Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam

Brussels,Prague etc. - I Dream Tour

Since then they returned to Germany for a few short dates in July 2013 including - the ChillinHennesee festival.

Contact: uvpop@hotmail.co.uk Tel. 144(0)7732761297
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