The Vibrators Members, Gear & Sound
UK punk band
Members
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About
The Vibrators are a seminal English punk rock band formed in London in 1976. Known for their energetic blend of punk, power pop, and pub rock, they were one of the early bands to emerge from the UK's vibrant punk scene. The original lineup featured Ian "Knox" Carnochan (vocals, guitar), John Ellis (guitar), Pat Collier (bass), and Eddie the Drummer (John Edwards) (drums). The Vibrators quickly made a name for themselves with their raw, infectious sound and catchy hooks, playing alongside legendary acts like The Stranglers and the Sex Pistols. Despite numerous lineup changes over the years, the band's influence and dedication to the punk ethos have remained steadfast.
How to Sound Like The Vibrators
The Vibrators’ sound is characterized by its driving, high-energy punk rhythms and catchy melodic lines. Their music has a gritty, straightforward quality, enhanced by the use of overdriven guitars and punchy bass lines. A classic Fender Precision Bass, often used by bassist Gary Tibbs, provides the robust low-end foundation, while guitars likely echo the rawness of the era with minimal effects, focusing instead on the natural distortion from cranked amps like the Fender Bassman 135. The drums carry a relentless, propulsive force, keeping the tempo brisk and engaging. The Vibrators' sound captures the essence of punk’s rebellious spirit with a touch of melodic sensibility, making their music both accessible and enduringly influential.
Discography
Pure Mania
1977
BBC Radio Broadcast Paris Theatre London 1977 (Live)
1977
Guilty/Alaska
1982
Plutonium Express (Deluxe Edition)
1983
Alaska 127
1984
Live
1985
Fifth Amendment/Recharged
1985
Recharged
1988
Meltdown
1988
Vicious Circle
1989
Volume Ten
1990
Hunting For You
1994
Meltdown/Vicious Circle
1995
French Lessons With Correction
1997
French Lessons With Correction! (Deluxe 2020 Remaster)
1997
Live At The Nashville '77 & The 100 Club Festival '76
2001
Punk's Sonic Gormandizers Live At CBGB's - 5.5.2000
2001
Unpunked
2001
Energize (Remastered)
2002
Live Near The Seedy Mill Golf Club
2003
Punk - The Early Years
2006
Under The Radar
2009
Pure Punk
2009
Garage Punk
2009
Glam Punk Anthology
2009
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Buzzing with The Vibrators - [The Dave Cash Collection]
2011
On the Guest List
2013
Greatest Punk Hits
2013
Punk Mania - Back to the Roots
2014
Punk Mania - Back to the Roots (Bonus Version)
2014
Past, Present and into the Future
2018
The Vibrators no Estúdio Showlivre (Ao Vivo)
2019
Live in NYC (At Bowery Electric)
2020
How Long
2020
The Demos 1976-1978
2021
The Albums 1985-1990
2022
Fall into the Sky
2022
Live In Brooklyn
2022
Get the The Vibrators Sound
Want to sound like The Vibrators? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.
