History
Originally from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Rosie Cuckston and Matt Eaton went to school together. They moved to Birmingham in the late 80s, schoolfriend Andy Weir keeping in touch after a move to London to study art. Cuckston met Sam Owen by chance at a local supermarket's Singles Night. The four began performing under the name "Hole" in 1988 performing only with vocals and a homemade theremin. The band eventually became "Pram"; Matt Eaton playing multiple instruments, Andy Weir on the drums, and Sam switching to bass. Max Simpson joined later on keyboard and sampler.
Pram's first album Gash was self-released and sold by mail order and at gigs. Along with their name and incorporating toy instruments, the band had a childlike theme. Also, Cuckston's eerie vocals and lyrics dealt with depression, loneliness and the dark side of childhood. The band's early recordings had a krautrock-influenced blend of rhythmic guitar, keyboards and percussion.
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