The Truth are a British rock band, active from 1982 to 1989. They reformed in 2012 for occasional live performances.
Biography The group was formed by Dennis Greaves, formerly of Nine Below Zero, and Mick Lister in early 1982. They went through several line-up changes, but Greaves and Lister remained members throughout the group's run.[ The Truth] at AllMusic They released several singles before their first album, Playground, was issued in 1985. The 1987 release Weapons of Love marked a stylistic change, and was their most commercially successful release in the United States. The title track was a hit single in the U.S., reaching No. 7 on the rock chart and No. 65 on the Billboard Hot 100.[ Singles], Allmusic Several songs from the album were also used in the 1987 cult sci-fi film The Hidden. After 1989's Jump, they disbanded.
In 2012, Greaves reformed The Truth and played at London's Borderline on 26 October 2012.Rhythmgigs.com website. "Truth reform and appear at London's Borderline Club". Retrieved on 22 October 2012. The line-up is the original 1983 line-up of Dennis Greaves, Mick Lister, Chris Skornia and Brian Bethell, with Steve Phypers.
Members Current line-up
Dennis Greaves – guitar, vocals Mick Lister – guitar, vocals Tom Monks – keyboards, vocals Anthony Harty – bass, vocals Sonny Greaves – drums
Former members
Chris Skornia – keyboards, vocals Russell McKenzie – bass Brian Bethell – bass (later Blow Monkeys member) Richard Parfitt – bass (later 60 Ft. Dolls and solo) Gary Wallis – drums Rowan Jackson – drums Allan Fielder – drums Dennis Smith – bass Steve Phypers – drums
Discography Albums Playground (Infinity Records, 1985) Weapons of Love (I.R.S. Records, 1987) – US No. 115 Jump (I.R.S., 1989)
EP Five Live (I.R.S. Records, 1984) – UK #97
Singles Year Single Peak chart positions AlbumUK SinglesCanada RPM 100US Hot 100 1983"Confusion (Hits Us Every Time)"22——rowspan="3" "A Step in the Right Direction" 32—— 1984"No Stone Unturned" 66——"Playground"———Playground"Exception of Love"9269— 1987"Weapons of Love"—6165Weapons of Love"It's Hidden"———From film The Hidden, not included on album 1989"God Gave Rock 'n Roll to You"———Jump"Throwing It All Away"———
Compilation A Step in the Right Direction – Singles ● Demos ● BBC Live ● 1983-1984 (Cherry Red Records, 3 × CD, 2016)
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