New Mullet on Monday - The Icicle Works

Houston, we have a mullet (this week), and it belonged to Ian McNabb (pictured right) of The Icicle Works, a Liverpool band that, in two incarnations, released five albums from 1984-1990. Bassist Chris Layhe (pictured in the middle) was also, at times, seen with a mullet, although in this photo, seems to be hiding it.

In 1988, original members Layhe and drummer Chris Sharrock both left the band, at which point Sharrock took up with The La's. According to the band's Wikipedia entry, Sharrock ...would later be a member of The Lightning Seeds and World Party, and would also drum for Robbie Williams, Del Amitri and Eurythmics.

McNabb has, since the dissolution of the second incarnation of the band in 1990, released seven albums as a solo artist, and has recorded with other bands, including The Wild Swans and The Lightning Seeds. For more on McNabb's interesting career, check out his Wikipedia Entry.

From the 1984 album, The Icicle Works, this is Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream) also known as Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly).

Update (also from Wikipedia): In October 2006, after 15 years as a solo artist, McNabb unexpectedly revived the name "The Icicle Works" for a series of UK concerts. However, this new version of McNabb's old band did not feature any original Icicle Works members other than McNabb himself. In essence, McNabb seemed to be re-branding himself, using a somewhat more successful trade name in order to give his work increased exposure. Throughout 2007 and into early 2008, McNabb played dates as both a solo artist and with The Icicle Works.

Links!
An unofficial Icicle Works Web Page (the links at left still work)
Ian McNabb on MySpace
ianmcnabb.com