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Original 1979 Punk Band - Wigan, England

Discography 1979-1985
THE INSANE - "POLITICS" 7" EP Riot City
THE INSANE -"EL SALVADOR" 7" EP No Future
THE INSANE - "WHY DIE?" 7" EP Insane Records
THE INSANE- BERLIN WALL/Skeptix "VENDETTA" 7" EP
THE INSANE "LIVE IN EUROPE '82" LP Retch

Compilation Albums








Brief History
Originally formed as a 5-piece band in 1979.
The Current Line Up
Barry Taberner - Vocals
Simon Middlehurst - Guitar
Dean Porter - Bass
Simon Pratt - Drums
Paul Aspey - 2nd Guitar
Former members who have played on The INSANE recordings :
Julian Berriman - Bass - Politics EP
Stephen Prescott - Bass - El Salvador EP, Why Die EP, Berlin Wall Single,
Dean Mitchell - Vocals - El Salvador EP
Keith Finch - Drums - Why Die EP
Gaz Sumner - Bass- Whole Worlds Going Insane single
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