"London 0 – Hull 4", the title of the Housemartins' first album, is further evidence of Heaton's passion for football. In April 1988, as a parting gesture, the band released the single "There ...

THE TUBS’ OWEN WILLIAMS – EIGHT SONGS THAT INFLUENCED COTTON CROWN. 1. The Housemartins – “Bow Down” I’ve always been a big Heaton Head but sometimes his sonic choices make my skin crawl.

The Housemartins formed in Hull, UK in 1983, and Norman Cook replaced original bassist Ted Key in 1985, just in time for the band’s terrific debut album, London O, Hull 4, in 1986.

Paul Heaton is currently celebrating his birthday by cycling 2,500 miles - 50 for each of the years he's been alive. And he's playing gigs in pubs along the route. Jim Keoghan investigates If you’ve ...

The 2004 compilation 'The Best of The Housemartins' included a bonus DVD containing the music videos to eight of their hits including 'Sheep', 'Happy Hour', 'Think for a Minute', 'Caravan of Love ...

Paul Heaton is back and better than ever with a brand new album and UK tour (Picture: Ian Dickson/Redferns) The Beautiful South and The Housemartins hitmaker Paul Heaton has announced a brand new ...

But first he was the bassist in the Housemartins – the Hull band led by Paul Heaton that had '80s hits with Isley-Jasper-Isley's Caravan Of Love and their own Happy Hour. Glastonbury 2024 saw him ...

As well as having a successful solo career, he's had various hits with groups such as The Housemartins and The Beautiful South. From "Caravan of Love" to "Happy Hour" - the list of hits to his ...

But first he was the bassist in the Housemartins – the Hull band led by Paul Heaton that had '80s hits with Isley-Jasper-Isley's Caravan Of Love and their own Happy Hour. Glastonbury 2024 saw ...