"The dude to kick start the party mood" might have been dismissed as braggadocio when first proclaimed by PWEI's Graham Crabb back in 1990 but in 2024 it is both a statement of intent and a statement of fact... representing three quarters of the bands original 1986 line up along with Adam Mole (keys/samples) and Richard March (Guitars) the Poppies, as they are affectionately known to legions of fans, have spent the last few years honing their live show into the blistering energetic spectacle that leaves diehard fans ecstatic and new converts raving with enthusiasm.

Original fourth member Clint Mansell has long left these shores to develop a successful career as one of Hollywood's most sought after soundtrack composers and whilst his legacy is honoured and represented by compositions such as 1992's "Ich bin ein Auslander",  his boots are amply filled by Mary Byker, long time comrade of the band and with an impeccable CV fronting Gaye Bykers On Acid and more.