The Bings
The Bings
Quint and Mark Randle take you on the 40 year odyssey that became their debut album.
The Bings, a resilient power pop outfit straight outta California, embody the ethos that it’s never too late to claw your way to what you might have been. This band, forged in the crucible of the late 70s and early 80s, danced on the precipice of success.
Their 40-year-in-the-making debut, Power Pop Planet: The Lost Tapes, now available on vinyl and CD, is a testament to their unyielding spirit and raw talent.
Central to this unique story are brothers Quint and Mark Randle of the band. Their musical odyssey began in their youth, harmonizing to the golden strains of 50s doo-wop and Beatles tunes. This early immersion in the holy waters of rock ‘n’ roll set the stage for a journey marked by dogged perseverance.
In an era before social media's siren call, The Bings navigated the treacherous waters of the old-school record biz, armed with nothing but demos and a dream.
Power Pop Planet: The Lost Tapes is the recorded evidence of that dream.
The Bings played anywhere that would have them: college dances, church events, and the Hollywood marquee clubs like Madame Wong’s and The Troubadour. Through sheer tenacity and a refusal to kowtow to the flavor of the month, they carved out a niche as a band that played for the love of it.
Despite the capricious winds of the music industry and a zeitgeist that, by the early 80s had grown increasingly hostile to earnest rock, they soldiered on.
Until they didn't.
The Bings’ journey is more than a rock ‘n’ roll cliché; it’s a tribute to resilience, a middle finger to the odds. They’re a testament to the enduring appeal of genuine, heartfelt music. The Bings story is a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever dared to dream, and Quint and Mark were kind enough to share their unique story with us.
Dreams don't die; only your belief in them does.
Power Pop Planet: The Lost Tapes promises to inspire a new generation of music lovers, aspiring artists, and, yes, dreamers.