Birdland (band)

Birdland were an English rock band, active between 1988 and 1993. They are best known for their widely acclaimed debut single "Hollow Heart", which reached No. 1 on the UK Indie Chart.

History
Birdland were formed in 1988 in Birmingham, England by the brothers Robert (vocals) and Lee Vincent (guitar), who had previously released records and toured in the glam rock band Zodiac Motel (1984–1988). The other band members were Syd Rogers (bass) and Gene Kale (drums).

Birdland's debut single, "Hollow Heart", was released on Lazy Records. It reached No. 1 in the UK Indie Chart. The band generated a lot of attention in the British music press. The band released four further singles: "Paradise", "Sleep with Me", "Everybody Needs Somebody", and "Rock n Roll Nigger", all of which were No. 1 UK independent singles. "Sleep With Me" also reached the Top 40 in the UK Singles Chart (with the video being shown on Top of the Pops). They released their eponymously titled debut album in 1991.

After the album's release, problems with management and inner band disagreement forced the band to split up. They briefly reunited in 2011 and streamed a new demo.

Studio albums

 * 1991: Birdland - UK No. 44

Live albums

 * 1989: Semi Official Live Album

Singles

 * 1989: "Hollow Heart" - UK Singles Chart No. 70
 * 1989: "Paradise" - UK Singles Chart No. 70
 * 1989: "Live"
 * 1990: "Sleep With Me" - UK Indie Chart No. 1, UK Singles Chart No. 32
 * 1990: "Rock N Roll Nigger" - UK Singles Chart No. 47
 * 1991: "Everybody Needs Somebody" - UK Singles Chart No. 44