They soon changed their name to The Adicts and became known for their distinctive Clockwork Orange 'Droog' image, which, along with their urgent, uptempo music and light-hearted lyrics, helped set them very much apart from the rest of the genre. Temporary 1980s name changes to ADX and FUN ADICTS, for a children's TV appearance, also occurred.
Their song "Viva La Revolution" was featured in the video game Tony Hawk's Underground.
The band still has all its original members, uncommon for a band with such longevity.
The music of The Adicts proves that punk music is a very broad genre, often featuring extra instruments and sound clips such as carousel music (How Sad), violin played by Derick Cook (Joker in the Pack), gongs and keyboard percussion by Anthony Boyd (Chinese Takeaway), and even completely different songs like the switch to Gain To Lose's Tune #24 at the end of G.I.R.L..
The look of the majority of the bandmates is that of the Droogs from the Stanley Kubrick film A Clockwork Orange based on the book by Anthony Burgess. All white with black combat boots and black bowler hats. The band says that the look appealed to them because of the teenage angst associated with A Clockwork Orange. Singer "Monkey" wears full joker make-up and his clothes are wild, patterned suits, flared trousers, colorful dress shirts, and other such things. His favorites seem to be checkerboard patterns, or polkadots. And of course, there's the obligatory bowler hat and gloves. Along with the look come stage antics involving streamers, confetti, playing cards, joker hats, toy instruments, and glitter just to name a few things.
members:
Keith 'Monkey' Warren - Vocals.
Mel (Spider)Ellis - Bass
Pete Dee Davison - Guitar
Michael 'Kid Dee' Davison - Drums
John 'Scruff' Ellis (Mel’s brother) - Guitar
Dan Gratziani - Violin,Piano,Mandolin
Rossini
The Adicts Lyrics
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She likes Beethoven and don't we all
I've tried to tell her to teach her
To turn her on to Rossini
With a bang and a boom
And catchy little tune by Rossini
We're music lovers well that's what they say
But we're different in many ways
He plays the fiddle and don't we all
I've tried to tell him to teach him
To turn him on to Rossini
The Adicts's song "Rossini" is a playful tribute to the Italian composer Gioachino Rossini, whose catchy tunes have stood the test of time in the classical music canon. The lyrics describe the singer's attempts to broaden his girlfriend's and friend Nigel's musical horizons by introducing them to Rossini's music. The up-tempo beat underscores the joy and excitement of discovering new music, and the chorus celebrates the universal appeal of catchy tunes.
The song also highlights the universal love of music that transcends genres and personal tastes. The singer and his friends may have different preferences when it comes to classical music, but they share a bond of appreciation for Rossini. The lyrics also speak to the power of music to bring people together, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs.
Overall, "Rossini" is a lighthearted and infectious tribute to a beloved composer whose music still resonates with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a girl she likes classical
I have a girlfriend who enjoys classical music.
She likes Beethoven and don't we all
She is particularly fond of Beethoven, as are many people.
I've tried to tell her to teach her
I have attempted to persuade her to broaden her classical music tastes.
To turn her on to Rossini
I have specifically suggested introducing her to the works of Rossini.
With a bang and a boom
Rossini's compositions are lively and engaging.
And catchy little tune by Rossini
The particular piece of music being recommended by Rossini is an especially memorable one.
We're music lovers well that's what they say
We consider ourselves to be passionate about music.
But we're different in many ways
Although we share a mutual appreciation of music, we also have our own individual interests and preferences.
Now there's Nigel, he likes classical
There is a person named Nigel who is also a fan of classical music.
He plays the fiddle and don't we all
Nigel, like many classical music fans, is musically talented and plays an instrument (in this case, the fiddle).
I've tried to tell him to teach him
I have also attempted to convince Nigel to expand his musical horizons.
To turn him on to Rossini
Just as I did with my girlfriend, I have suggested introducing Nigel to the works of Rossini.
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH
Written by: KEITH ANDREW WARREN, MICHAEL DAVISON, PETER JONNATHAN DAVISON
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