The band's second album, Immigrant, was released in mid-1985. In 1984, the band recorded a John Peel radio session for the BBC and toured the UK with fellow Welsh artist John Cale. In 1983, the band released two more singles, 'Screaming (For Emmalene)' and 'Bruises', and then their first album, Promise, which peaked at number 8 in the UK Indie Chart. Regan left the band within a year to form All About Eve, leaving Ian Hudson briefly playing bass and Albie DeLuca as the guitar player until Stephen Marshall joined. The band then added keyboardist Jean-Marc Lederman. In May 1982, Situation Two released Gene Loves Jezebel's demo and single, 'Shaving My Neck'.

Gene Loves Jezebel underwent numerous lineup changes between 19. With a new home, and shortly afterwards, the new name, the trio, with bassist Julianne Regan and drummer James Chater (later replaced by John Murphy ( the Associates and Richard Hawkins), played several live shows and were signed by Situation Two. Please make it a point to check out what these great bands have to offer.Originally called Slav Aryan, Gene Loves Jezebel was formed in 1980 with the Aston brothers, guitarist Ian Hudson, bassist Stephen Davis and drummer Steve Snowy Evans.The Astons grew up in Cornelly, and later Porthcawl, in Wales, and moved to London in 1981. Both guys have a fascinating story to tell. During COVID, Tony relaunched the Cruzados name and recorded an album of new material called She's Automatic which keeps the spirit alive. Tony went on to play with artists like Matthew Sweet, John Doe and Neil Young. The band managed two albums in the mid 80s, before drugs and disarray did them in. Then we hear from the lively Tony Marsico of the Cruzados. Now they're enjoying playing 80s festivals and releasing a new box set on Cherry Red Records this weekend. Finally, a couple years ago they came back 'together' for a long-awaited third album called Together that has been welcomed warmly. Everyone knows the Vapors from their enduring hit 'Turning Japanese', but the fantastic band only managed two great albums in the early 80s before calling it quits. We start with Vapors bassist Steve Smith. This week is a special two-fer: two great bass players from two great 80s bands that are releasing new music this weekend.

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