Tenpole Tudor are an English punk band fronted by Edward Tudor-Pole. The band first came to prominence when Tudor-Pole appeared in the Sex Pistols' film The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle and on three of the singles released from the soundtrack. The band then went on to have hits in their own right with songs like "Swords of a Thousand Men" and "Wünderbar". The band has been active intermittently since 1977.
Origins
Tenpole Tudor formed in 1977 when Tudor-Pole (vocals/saxophone) met guitarist "Old" Bob Kingston, bassist Dick Crippen, and drummer Gary Long. They played regularly for several years until Tudor-Pole himself (under the moniker of Eddie Tenpole) came to prominence by appearing in the 1980 film, The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (filmed in 1978).
2000-present
Edward Tudor-Pole and Dick Crippen appeared onstage together for the first time in over 35 years in September 2016 in support of charities Rhythmix and Heads On.
Discography
Tenpole Tudor
Albums
- Eddie, Old Bob, Dick and Gary<small> (1981, Stiff Records, SEEZ 31) UK No. 44</small> - Re-released in Canada as Swords of a Thousand Men plus B-side
- Let the Four Winds Blow<small> - (1981, Stiff Records, SEEZ 42)</small>
- Made It This Far<small> - (2009, Angel Air)</small>
- 3 Bells in a Row<small> - (2019, Voices of Wonder)</small>
Singles
- "Who Killed Bambi?"<small> - (1979, Virgin VS 256) - billed as Ten Pole Tudor - UK No. 6 - the listed a-side of "Who Killed Bambi" was "Silly Thing" by Sex Pistols </small>
- "Rock Around the Clock"<small> - (1979, Virgin VS 290) - UK No. 21