Homer released their debut single “Lucky Thirteen” in 1995 on Platform Records. The song was produced by the legendary Hugh Jones (who produced all of the great early Liverpool singles from The Teardrop Explodes, Echo & The Bunnymen, Icicle Works, etc).

For this single the band consisted of Tim Keegan (started Departure Lounge, collaborated with Robyn Hitchcock, Kid Loco, Tahiti 80, Blue Aeroplanes, etc) on vocals and guitar, Andrew Claridge (from Garageland) on guitars and vocals, Patrick Hannan (from The Sundays) on drums, and Jake Kyle (also Departure Lounge) on bass. The band released another single called “Superkeen” in 1997 and the acoustic album “Grow Your Own” in 1988. Homer was also the back-up band for Robyn Hitchcock from 1995-1997.

The band split in 1998 when Departure Lounge formed. Keegan is still writing excellent pop songs (think Lloyd Cole and Robert Forster) and touring with Robyn Hitchcock.

Listen to Homer – Lucky Thirteen
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Copies of this single can be found here for various prices.

www.myspace.com/timkeeganmusic