The Godfathers
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: London, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1985 - present
Biography
The Godfathers is an English rock band from London, formed in 1985 by brothers Peter and Chris Coyne after *The Sid Presley Experience*. The original line-up's blend of rhythm and blues, punk and hard rock produced 'Hit by Hit' and, for #Epic#, 'Birth, School, Work, Death', whose title track was an American Top 40 hit. Reformed in 2008, the band continues under Peter Coyne with later albums including 'Jukebox Fury' and 'Alpha Beta Gamma Delta'.
Genres
The Godfathers Discography
- Hit by Hit (1986) - Compilation - rated 3.52/5
- Birth, School, Work, Death (1988) - Album - rated 3.36/5
- More Songs About Love & Hate (1989) - Album - rated 3.3/5
- Unreal World (1991) - Album - rated 3.28/5
Members
- Peter Coyne - vocals (1985 - present)
- Chris Coyne - bass, backing vocals (1985 - 2000, 2008 - 2016)
- Kris Dollimore - guitar, backing vocals (1985 - 1990)
- Mike Gibson - guitar, backing vocals (1985 - 1992, 2008 - 2009)
- George Mazur - drums (1985 - 1992, 2008 - 2009)
- Chris Burrows - guitar (1990 - 1995)
- Ali Byworth - drums (1992 - 1995)
- Jon Priestley - bass (2019 - present)
- Richie Simpson - guitar (2019 - present)
- Paul Humphreys - guitar (2019 - present)
- Billy Duncanson - drums (2019 - present)