1981-1982 Early rehearsals by nascent band and occasional gigs in clubs in Athens. 27/12/83 First official gig at Rodeo (Cult).
Line up:
Alex K (vocals, bass)
Chris B. I. (drums)
Nick 'Pop Mind' (guitar)
P.E.P. (guitar).
24/02/84 First gig in Salonica (Now! at Basement Club). P.E.P. has already left the band. March '84 The Last Drive record first demo. Includes originals 'Race to Hell', 'Train of Pain' and 'Graveyard Cat' and a version of 'Lonesome Train' by Johnny Burnette.
December '84 George, a.k.a. 'Be George Bop', Be Bop Jungle guitarist, joins the band. The Last Drive become a quartet again and at December 30 play at the legendary club Pegasus, in Exarchia, in the midst of the Greek underground mid-80's explosion.
14/02/85 The Last Drive record first EP. Includes 'Poison', 'Midnite Hop' and 'Right by My Side', all originals.
26/02/85 Live at Kyttaro Club. 'Calhoun Surf' and 'Blue Girl' included in cassette-compilation by Di-Di Music.
Spring '85 Gigs in Giannena (Chevrolet Club) and Salonica (Berlin Club).
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