Ever since I first heard the song "Last Rockers" on the Punk Generation compilation (it's live, which I personally think sounds better than the other version but.....) Vice Squad has been one of my favorite bands. They formed in early 1979 in Bristol with Beki Bondage on vocals, Shane Baldwin on drums, Dave Bateman on guitar, and Mark Hambley on bass. Their debut EP was "Last Rockers" which was released in the beginning of 1981. The band had some doubts about selling all 1500 copies but as it turned out it was a hit which sold 20, 000 and the single shot to the top of the indie charts. The band was getting a lot of good press after supporting bands such as the Ruts and the Damned, as well as for Beki's fondness of leather outfits and whips. In may of 1981 the band released the "Resurrection" EP, which sold just as well as "Last Rockers" Along with Simon Edwards of Heartbeat Records the band formed their own label Riot City. The Success of "Resurrection" attracted the attention of EMI and the band in a joint production with Riot City. The first single for EMI, "Out Of Reach" went to number 68 in the UK Top 75 to become the bands first (and sadly only) hit single. Pretty good considering it was only rehearsed in a nearby pub the day before recording. Their first LP "No Cause For Concern" was produced by the band themselves in three days they had off while touring. Near the beginning of 1983 Beki left the band and was replaced by Lia on vocals. Another new addition was Sooty on guitar who had been the bands former roadie. After Beki left the band was immediately dropped by EMI and their next record "You'll Never Know" featuring the new line up broke away from their usual punk style and went in a more rock and roll direction. The band decided that by now they could decently play their instruments and they might as well make the most of it.