The Paracetamols

The Paracetamols – the band I was in at secondary school. Made up of (at various times) Charlie Furniss, Scott Black, Jonathan Cookson, Sam Jackaman, Matt Shearer, Elspeth Turnbull, & Honor Marshall. The Paracetamols had gigs at Oundle School’s RocSoc, and in London, Norwich, Hemel Hempstead, Cambridge and Felistowe.

2 Nights of Rock – Paracetamols RocSoc Concert in 1991

June 20, 1991Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesCharlie Furniss, Clom, Gigs, James Shannon, Oundle, RocSoc, Scott Black, The ParacetamolsMatt Shearer

A retrospective post – as I just found some photos from this seminal 1991 event in the Oundle School Great Hall. Will add some gig shots if and when I find them!

Rock Music News in Peterborough Herald

February 22, 1991Bands, MusicAdam Simpson, Charlie Furniss, Elspeth Turnbull, Honor Marshall, Iron Maiden, Oundle, Oundle Music School, Peterborough, Press, RocSoc, Sam Jackaman, Scott Black, The Form, The ParacetamolsMatt Shearer

There was coverage in local press of all the great things going on: The Paracetamols, The Forms, and more.

The Paracetamols at Panasonic Rock School Regional Finals

January 15, 1991Bands, MusicAdam Simpson, Charlie Furniss, Dickon Hayward, Drums, Elspeth Turnbull, Gigs, Honor Marshall, Les Cirkel, Oundle, Rock School, RocSoc, Sam Jackaman, Scott Black, The ParacetamolsMatt Shearer

Retrospective post. This was the regional final of the National Rock School competition. We came armed, with Elspeth and Honor as BVs.

The Paracetamols record at IMAGINATION

November 12, 1990Bands, Music, Recording StudioAdam Simpson, Charlie Furniss, Emma Webley, Honor Marshall, IMAGINATION, James Shannon, Kate Black, London, Mike Meighan, Sam Jackaman, Scott Black, The ParacetamolsMatt Shearer

Going way back – this was a memorable session in Imagination Studios – The Paracetamols, recorded by James Shannon.

The Paracetamols – Promo shot for the press

October 18, 1990Bands, MusicAdam Simpson, Charlie Furniss, Oundle, Oundle Music School, Rock, RocSoc, Sam Jackaman, Scott Black, The ParacetamolsMatt Shearer

This is a retrospective post featuring a special Press Photograph for The Paracetamols, shortly before the final RocSoc (***I THINK***).

RocSoc 1990 – Paracetamols, Screaming Brides, and more

June 20, 1990Bands, MusicAdam Simpson, Charlie Furniss, Cokie Clarke, Gigs, James Shannon, Les Cirkel, Oundle, RocSoc, Sam Jackaman, Scott Black, The ParacetamolsMatt Shearer

A retrospective post. James Shannon’s first EPIC ROCSOC, and with help from Kauffman. Massive concert with a great stage, logo, t-shirts, SWAG!!

The Paracetamols – Brain Pain – Recorded at Stahl Theatre, Oundle

July 1, 1989Bands, Recording StudioAdam Simpson, Brain Pain, Charlie Furniss, Gigs, John Cookson, Oundle, Scott Black, The ParacetamolsMatt Shearer

This is a retrospective post. In July of 1989, The Paracetamols recorded 5 tracks at Stahl Theatre in Oundle. Surf in USA Rain Moyah Loui Loui Johny Be Good

Paracetamols – LIVE at Felixstowe Girls School

March 3, 1989Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesAdam Simpson, Amy Shearer, Charlie Furniss, Drums, Ed Shearer, Felixstowe, Fred Shearer, Gigs, Haydn Simpson, Jeremy Ng, Oundle, Sam Jackaman, Scott Black, The Paracetamols, Virginia ShearerMatt Shearer

A retrospective post with some photos: The Famous “Paracetamols” gig at Felixstowe Girls College, 1989. The decibels were too high, Girls Screaming, mayhem.

Paracetamols Gig at Lea Rowing Club, 1988

June 14, 1988Bands, Stage AppearencesAdam Simpson, Charlie Furniss, German Exchange, Gigs, Jeremy Ng, John Cookson, Lea Rowing Club, Melanie Neubecker, Scott Black, The Paracetamols, Yvonne ThedenMatt Shearer

Retrospective Post. Fabulous gig in Lea Rowing Club in 1988.