Ellery Bop, a 1980s indie rock band from the United Kingdom, consisted of Jamie Farrell on vocals and lead guitar, Robbie Butcher on bass guitar, Kev Connolly on percussion, and Mark Parry on drums. Their early career began with the release of their first single "Hit the Moon" in June 1981. In March 1982, they released another single, "Ringing", which featured Ian Broudie of the Lightning Seeds on bass. Ellery Bop recorded several sessions for the BBC with John Peel and Janice Long, including a live session at the London I.C.A., showcasing their influences from bands such as MC5, The Stooges, Ramones, Heartbreakers, and The Clash. In 1983, they released their first EP Fire in Reflection, followed by Torn Apart in 1985, which included a music video for the title track.
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