The Strookas were from Maidstone, Kent, UK. Originally formed in 1986 featuring Cliff Bailey on bass, David Bloomfield on guitar/vocals and John Edwards on drums and vocals. Tony O'Rourke replaced Cliff on bass in 1992. The band's musical influences include The Buzzcocks, The Undertones, The Ramones, Husker Du, Dinosaur Jr. MC5, Radio Birdman and Swervedriver. Loud guitar with 3 minute melodies! ... more