The Tempest (band)

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]

Not to be confused with Tempest (UK band) or Tempest (Christian rock band).

The Tempest
OriginLiverpool, England
Genres
Years active1984–1986
Labels


Past membersMike Sheerin
Ian Finney
Steve Dolder
Lyn Smith
Stuart Dunning

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)

References
  1. "A Brief Biography - The Tempest (Updated August 2017)". Icfinney.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  2. "The Tempest (2)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
  3. "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. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
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