Then Jerico

Then Jerico, an English rock band originating from the United Kingdom, was formed in 1983. The initial lineup included Mark Shaw on vocals, Jasper Stainthorpe on bass, Steve Wren on drums, and Scott Taylor on guitar. Their early performances led to a significant breakthrough when they signed with London Records in 1984. However, their first single "The Big Sweep" faced lyrical objections from the label and was initially released by producer Martin Rushent's Immaculate label in 1985. The band achieved chart success with songs like "Muscle Deep" and "The Motive" in 1987. Their debut album, First (The Sound of Music), reached number 35 on the UK Albums Chart. In 1989, their second album, The Big Area, went gold and peaked at number 4 on the same chart. The single "Big Area", released in 1988, was their highest-charting hit, reaching number 13. Belinda Carlisle contributed background vocals to the track "What Does It Take" from this album. The original lineup disbanded in early 1990 when Mark Shaw left to pursue a solo career. Shaw later re-activated Then Jerico in 1998 and released Orgasmaphobia, followed by a live album, Alive & Exposed. In 2013, the band embarked on the 'Reprise Tour' to promote their compilation album Reprise: Famous Hits & Mysterious Mixes. Scott Taylor passed away on April 27, 2020.