The Tempest (band) explained

The Tempest
Origin:	Liverpool, England
Years Active:	1984–1986
Past Members:	Mike Sheerin Ian Finney Steve Dolder Lyn Smith Stuart Dunning

The Tempest were an English pop band from Liverpool, active from 1984 until 1986. The group were signed to Magnet Records for £1.25 million and released four singles and an album, recording with producers Gus Dudgeon, Glenn Tilbrook and Steve Levine.^[1] Members included Ian Finney and former Prefab Sprout drummer Steve Dolder.^[2] Bass guitarist Stuart Dunning died in January 2024.^[3]

Members

• Mike Sheeran – vocals, guitar
• Ian Finney – guitar, backing vocals
• Lyn Smith - backing vocals
• Stuart Dunning – bass, backing vocals (died 2024)
• Steve Dolder – drums
• Jonathan Sumpton - drums

Discography

Singles

• "Always The Same" (7"+10"+12") 1985 (Magnet Records - PEST 1)
• "Bluebelle" (7"+12") 1985 (Magnet Records - PEST 2)
• "Didn't We Have A Nice Time" (7"+12") 1986 (Magnet Records - PEST 3)
• "Lazy Sunday" (7"+12") 1986 (Magnet Records - LAZY 1)

Albums

• The Tempest (12" unreleased in UK/bootleg) - The Tempest 1986 (Magnet Records)

External links

• Tempest discography at Discogs.com
• Article about The Tempest
• Ian Finney's Blog at Blogspot

Notes and References

1. Web site: A Brief Biography - The Tempest (Updated August 2017). Icfinney.blogspot.co.uk. 22 January 2018.
2. Web site: The Tempest (2). Discogs.com. 22 January 2018.
3. Web site: Hi Chris, I just wanted to let you and Glenn know that my husband, Stuart Dunning, Bass player with The Tempest has died. . Cheryl Dunning on X . 17 January 2024.