Swinging Swine

Forbidden Colour from; Galway Active; May 1984 – 1986
Style; Rock
Line up;
Vocals; Sean Purcell
Guitar; Rank Dolan
Bass; Kevin McVicker
Drums; Paul Totman Keyboards; Andrew McFarlane

In February 1986 Sean Purcell joined the band from Manic Depression, this gave the band a much stronger sound. Similar to an early U2.

Late in 1985 Forbidden Colours recorded a 3 track demo tape at the Lab Studio in Dublin. The three tracks were State Of The Art (title track), Subtle Differences & Departure Time Again.

In 1985 Forbidden Colours took part in a “Live Aid” style concert in Galway, also on the bill were, First Move, Lunatic Antics, Manic Depression, Public Execution, Shattered Ego, Bluegrass Wash Band & Vital statistix.