Telstar Ponies
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Active: 1994 - 1997
Biography
Scottish experimental rock band formed in Glasgow in 1994 by David Keenan, formerly of *18 Wheeler*, with Rachel Devine, Gavin Laird and ex *Teenage Fanclub* drummer Brendan O'Hare. Telstar Ponies released two albums on #Fire Records#, 'In the Space of a Few Minutes' (1995) and 'Voices From the New Music' (1996), shifting from guitar pop to dark, improvised drone rock that influenced *Mogwai*. The band split in 1997; a 1999 reunion album remains unreleased.
Telstar Ponies Discography
- In the Space of a Few Minutes (1995) - Album - rated 3.62/5
- Voices From the New Music (1996) - Album - rated 3.58/5
Members
- David Keenan - vocals, guitar (1994 - 1997)
- Rachel Devine - vocals, guitar, violin (1994 - 1997)
- Gavin Laird - bass, vocals (1994 - 1997)
- Brendan O'Hare - drums, guitar, vocals (1994 - 1997)