The Monochrome Set
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1978 in London, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1978 - present
Biography
The Monochrome Set, formed in London in 1978 by Bid, Lester Square and John Haney, with Andy Warren on bass from 1979, is an English post-punk band known for Bid's laconic delivery and witty lyrics. It released 'Strange Boutique' (1980), 'Eligible Bachelors' (1982) and 'The Lost Weekend' (1985), reformed in 1990 and again in 2010, and remains active, most recently with 'Allhallowtide' (2022) and 'Lotus Bridge' (2026) on #Tapete Records#.
Genres
The Monochrome Set Discography
- Strange Boutique (1980) - Album - rated 3.73/5
- Love Zombies (1980) - Album - rated 3.75/5
- Eligible Bachelors (1982) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- The Lost Weekend (1985) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- Dante's Casino (1990) - Album - rated 3.08/5
- Lotus Bridge (2026) - EP
Members
- Bid - vocals, guitar (1978–Present)
- Andy Warren - bass, backing vocals (1979–Present)
- James 'Foz' Foster - guitar, backing vocals (1983–1985; 2026–Present)
- Athen Ayren - keyboards (2021–Present)
- Dave Morgan - drums (2026–Present)
- Lester Square - guitar, backing vocals (1978–1982; 1990–1998; 2010–2014)
- John Haney - drums (1978–1981)
- Mike Slocombe - drums (1990–1990; 2016–2022)
- John Paul Moran - keyboards (2010–2011; 2015–2021)
- Steve Brummell - drums (2011–2016)