Though not as instantly recognisable as fellow baggy scene members Happy Mondays
or The Stone Roses, The Farm enjoyed their fair share of success during the
early 1990s with their catchy blend of leftist imagery, acid house, and
guitar-oriented rock. Formed in 1983 in Liverpool, the band were initially
composed of Peter Hooton (vocals), Stevie Grimes (guitar), Phil Strongman
(bass), and Andy McVann (drums). They released their debut single in 1984 with
“Hearts and Minds,” produced by Madness’ Graham “Suggs” McPherson. In 1986,
following Andy McVann’s untimely death in a car crash...