Doll by Doll

The London-based Doll by Doll was the showcase of singer/songwriter Jackie Leven, a Scottish-born performer who had previously gigged beneath the name John St. Field. Using the dawn of the brand new wave, nevertheless, in 1977 Leven shaped Doll by Doll, recruiting guitarist Jo Shaw, bassist Robin Spreafico and drummer David McIntosh and debuting 2 yrs later using the LP Keep in mind, a collection up to date just as much by R&B and Celtic impact as by post-punk attitude. With brand-new bassist Tony Waite, the group came back afterwards in 1979 with Gypsy Bloodstream, followed 2 yrs later by way of a self-titled LP as well as the small strike “Carita.” After 1982’s Grand Enthusiasm, Doll By Doll joined the studio room to record a 5th album, however the record was by no means released, as well as the group disbanded; Leven quickly mounted a single career.