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Beer and Skittles

1982 Music video
  • Funk
  • R&B

From the EP Beer and Skittle (1982)

Beer and Skittles is a loose, funky number from R&B band The Hulamen. The video is a party from whoa to go with stop motion animation, plus masks and sculptures designed by artist Debra Bustin. The main character is sleazy Eelman (worn by percussionist Tim Robinson), who was a regular at Hulamen gigs. The Hulamen started life when ex members of The Rodents jammed with vocalist Marion Spencer, ex-Rough Justice guitarist Stephen Jessup, saxophonist Peter Famularo and bassist Paul MacAllister. Guest vocalist Peter Marshall later had a hit as part of The Holidaymakers, with 'Sweet Lovers' .