Mega City Four – Nostalgia Central

This English indie band formed in Farnborough, Hampshire, in 1987 and initially consisted of guitarist and vocalist Darren “Wiz” Brown, his brother and rhythm guitarist Danny Brown, bassist Gerry Bryant and drummer Chris Jones.

The band made their vinyl debut in September 1987 with the single Miles Apart and by 1988, they were regularly performing to packed audiences.

Their debut album, Tranzophobia (1989), was followed by extensive touring of the UK, Europe and North America with bands including Ned’s Atomic Dustbin and Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine.

A second album – Who Cares Wins – was released in 1990.

The band subsequently moved to a major record label to record two further studio albums, Sebastopol Rd. (1992) and Magic Bullets (1993).

The latter produced the singles Wallflower and Iron Sky, which reached #69 and #48 in the UK Charts.

Mega City Four then moved to Fire Records to record their final studio album, Soulscraper (1996), before breaking up the same year.

Wiz (pictured) died from a blood clot on the brain on 6 December 2006.

Darren ‘Wiz’ Brown
Vocals, guitar
Danny Brown
Guitar, vocals
Gerry Bryant
Bass, vocals
Chris Jones
Drums