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Crys were offered a deal to record a single if they agreed to put Welsh lyrics to their existing songs (which had previously been performed in English). The band complied and the resulting single 'Cadw Symud/Lan yn y Gogledd' was released in 1980 on Click Records. The single featured Verden Allen (Mott the Hoople) on keyboards and was recorded at Pete King's studio in Swansea. The line-up by this time was completed by Alun Morgan (Lead guitar) and Nicky Samuel (Drums). The name 'Crys' is a Welsh word that translates into 'Shirt' in English!
Success
The band's profile continued to rise through appearances on Welsh radio and television shows, which ultimately led to a recording contract with Sain Records. Their debut album 'Rhyfelwr' was released in 1981 and their second 'Tymor yr Heliwr' was released in 1982. Both albums gained airplay on Radio Cymru and BBC Radio Wales and they also became the first Welsh language band invited to perform a session on the BBC Radio One 'Friday Rock Show' hosted by the late Tommy Vance. They performed a total of four songs, two in Welsh and two in English for the session. Both albums won the 'Best album of the Year' award at the annual 'Sgrech' awards show - a Welsh language music industry event. The band continued to perform live throughout Wales and even made a promotional video for the 'Merched Gwyllt a Gwin' track from their second album.
Later years The band disbanded for an extended period of time before recording a third album 'Roc Cafe' in 1995. Original lead guitarist Alun Morgan had emigrated to Canada by this time and was replaced by Mark Thomas. The album was released on Compact Disc by Flach Records and included a free sticker.
The band have made numerous live and television appearances over the last few years, including a brief reunion of the original line up when Alun Morgan visited Wales.
A best of compilation was released by Sain Records in 2006 and was the first time the majority of the band's early material was made available on Compact disc or electronic download.
Band Members: Current:
Liam Forde (Vocals, Rhythm guitar)
Scott Forde (Bass guitar)
Grant Roberts (Lead guitar)
Nicky Samuel (Drums)
Former:
Alun Morgan (Lead guitar)
Mark Thomas (Lead guitar)
Discography Cadw Symud/Lan yn y Gogledd - 1980 Click Records (7" single)
Rhyfelwr - 1981 Sain Records (LP & Cassette)
Tymor yr Heliwr - 1982 Sain Records (LP & Cassette)
Roc Cafe - 1995 Fflach Records (CD)
Sgrech - 2006 Sain Records (CD & iTunes)
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