Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Stiff Little Fingers" in English language version.
Back in the early days, the obvious influences were people like The Clash; that was written large on the first couple of records. Also people like Elvis Costello. God love me, I could never write a song as complicated as he can and then make it sound simple and look effortless.
After six years and four albums, they split up. They reformed five years later, in 1987.
Jake Burns, their lead singer, is the only member to have been with the band during all its incarnations, but in March 2006, original bass guitarist Ali McMordie rejoined them following the departure of The Jam bass player Bruce Foxton after 15 years.
Back in the early days, the obvious influences were people like The Clash; that was written large on the first couple of records. Also people like Elvis Costello. God love me, I could never write a song as complicated as he can and then make it sound simple and look effortless.
