Aztec Camera
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1980 in East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Died: 1995
- Active: 1980 - 1995
Biography
Aztec Camera was the vehicle of Scottish singer and songwriter Roddy Frame, formed in East Kilbride in 1980. Emerging from the #Postcard Records# scene, the early band of Frame, Campbell Owens, Dave Ruffy and Bernie Clarke made the jangle pop classic 'High Land, Hard Rain' (1983). Later albums under the name, 'Knife' (1984), 'Love' (1987), 'Stray' (1990), 'Dreamland' (1993) and 'Frestonia' (1995), were Frame projects with session players, producing hits including 'Oblivious' and 'Somewhere in My Heart'.
Genres
Aztec Camera Discography
- High Land, Hard Rain (1983) - Album - rated 3.61/5
- Knife (1984) - Album - rated 3.22/5
- Love (1987) - Album - rated 3.04/5
- Stray (1990) - Album - rated 3.16/5
- The Best of Aztec Camera (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.47/5
Members
- Roddy Frame - vocals, guitar, harmonica (1980 - 1995)
- Campbell Owens - bass (1980 - 1985)
- Dave Ruffy - drums (1982 - 1988)
- Paul Powell - bass (1990 - 1993)
- Gary Sanctuary - keyboards (1990 - 1993)