Rock group. Originally formed as the 'North London Invaders'. They changed their name when Graham (Suggs) McPherson took over the lead vocals. Their chart successes include 'Our House', 'House of Fun' and 'Baggy Trousers'. The group has disbanded and reformed several times.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
Director of the Notting Hill Carnival from 1973-1975. He played a key part in shaping the carnival into its modern form, and made a controversial decision to invite local Jamaican sound systems and...
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