Mendes Prey Mark Sutcliffe Guitar Hero
Now, for all those out there who think book dealers are old boring ex schoolmasters, well it’s time to wise up
Obviously your host is far from the steroetypical bookseller 
but this comes red hot off the press.
Updated with 2 Live Videos and 1 Sound Track - Check them Out at the Bottom of this Article
Mark Sutcliffe, a fellow crime fiction specialist whom I’ve known for years, let this out today:
He used to play lead guitar in the rock band Mendes Prey. I am absolutely sure I saw them live back in the days of The New Wave of British Heavy Metal, probably when they played on the same bill as Diamond Head.
Mark did what I never did, he played the game, was recorded and played ‘proper venues’ this makes him a guitar hero - knowing someone that really did have a go has more than made the week.
Mark Sutcliffe - Guitar Hero
Looking pretty cool in my opinion, some of our lady readers who wax on about Russell Brand may want to take note - it was done before
Here is some background info on Mendes Prey
* Mendes Prey were sponsored by Levis at one point. Plenty free jeans and a UK tour.
* They played the Marquee three times, once headlining
* Recorded a spot at Leeds Uni for the BBC as part of an upcoming bands prog
* Released two singles and appeared on two compilation albums
* Were supported by Bernie Marsden once (of Whitesnake fame)
Mendes Prey - Rock Band Playing Live
So there you go, next time you see a bookseller sat at a bookfair think on !
BTW, I usually take the piss on this site, this time I am not, this is the most impressive thing I’ve heard in ages.
\m/
On the Borderline - Live Video
Red Alert
Shane Chapman , Bookseller said,
July 13, 2006 @ 6:35 pm
Mark ,
Seriously , I am very impressed
All the best ,
Shane ,
Rod said,
July 13, 2006 @ 6:46 pm
Further Mendes prey information
The band line-up in 1982 and their debut single
On to the Borderline
JAMES M PICKARD said,
July 13, 2006 @ 6:58 pm
Nice one Sooty, have you kept the wig?
Cheers
“Big Jim” Pickerd (as the Yanks refer to me as)
The man himself said,
July 13, 2006 @ 8:36 pm
. . . the wig is currently undergoing light archival restoration.
Little Brother said,
July 13, 2006 @ 10:01 pm
NWOBHM is back!-how about a feature on Vardis?-can you put a picture on the site of their single that I always used to sneak out of your room when you went out drinking?
The man himself said,
July 13, 2006 @ 10:43 pm
I seem to recall that our bass player, Tony Boulton, previously played in Vardis. Maybe around 1980/81.
Lincolnshire - Bookdealer said,
July 13, 2006 @ 11:17 pm
I think Big Jim means = Where can i find one of those wigs ,
Rod said,
July 14, 2006 @ 8:39 am
The Man Himself
Nice one
Rod said,
July 14, 2006 @ 8:44 am
Vardis
no problemo dude !
Let’s Go
LB, “nwobhm is back !”
It never went away here, also saw 2 hot young fillies wearing Motorhead T Shirts the other day.
Mark may well need to dust that axe off yet
It’s got to be better than flogging dusty old books
Joyce - (Mark's mum) said,
July 14, 2006 @ 8:51 am
That’s my boy !!!!!
Had some wonderful times with Mendes Prey
Mark’s Mum
Rod said,
July 14, 2006 @ 9:13 am
Heavy Metal Heroes - 1982
12 Tracks Featuring Witchfinder General, No Quarter, Persian Risk, Lionheart, Pallas, Jess Cox, No Faith, Mantle Swallow Palmer, Mendes Prey, Twisted Ace, Shiva And Overkill
Rod said,
July 14, 2006 @ 7:08 pm
WOE,
I’m not sure what sort of character I have turned into but in my heart I am a guitar hero as well.
Somethings just don’t change with time, I even bought a Whitesnake CD today!
Dancing is off the menu I am afraid, I tried it one night and spilt my claret !
Cheers
Rod
Steve Murray said,
August 11, 2006 @ 10:47 am
I saw Mendes Prey a few times in th 80’s. I still have my signed Onto the Borderline single, Red Alert demo, Aylannah demo and a longer demo with a keyboard player that has about 11 tracks on it.
I saw them at the marquee, at the Penny Farthing in Oxford (RIP), at a festival in Witney Oxfordshire. Great band. Really thought somethign was going to happen for them. Sadly it didnt.
steve holt said,
September 21, 2007 @ 8:24 am
good times?
steve holt said,
September 25, 2007 @ 8:43 am
who knows what could have been?
Jih said,
December 11, 2008 @ 1:10 pm
Steve Holt….if you ever read this get in touch…jih
Rich (G) said,
April 25, 2009 @ 2:54 pm
As a big Mendes Prey fan I also lament what could have been. Those guys really knew how to rock, and like many other fans we expected them to continue on the up and up, and have a lasting and massive presence on the ‘world’ heavy rock scene. Can’t tell you how gutted I was when I heard you had split. Only wanted to say that you guys produced brilliant rock music that is now etched permanently inside my head. Big thanks to Jih for getting three of your greatest on You Tube. An outstanding testament to all the praise that has been heaped on you.
Best wishes to you all, and many thanks for rekindling some great memories.
Rich
Chris said,
June 15, 2009 @ 5:34 pm
Love(d) Mendes Prey and the NWOBHM.
I actually ordered the ‘Borderline’ 7″ from the band back when and the last time I corresponded with Mark he said that he was leaving for Australia around the same time I was getting ready to leave Europe and head for America. I had no idea he became a ‘crime fiction specialist’ as you put it!
Horns up!
Phil Lawn said,
June 29, 2009 @ 7:43 pm
Anybody remember me?
Myself and best friend Dave Darwell formed this band and created the name way back in 1976 in my bedroom!
Jih, Steve and Tony were recruited from other bands along the way. Never forget your history!
Phil Lawn said,
June 29, 2009 @ 8:47 pm
Mr. Holt
What you up to these days?
You are NEVER gonna guess what im up to heh heh
Steve Holt said,
September 15, 2009 @ 12:54 am
Well **** me Phil you still alive ha ha, didn,t actually know i had posted on this site??? anyway Hi Jih how do i get hold of you then? and what ARE you doing Phil? I’m giging, come to the Crimea on the 26th!
Phil Lawn said,
September 19, 2009 @ 7:17 pm
Well **** me Steve you replied!!! Cant do the Crimea as i live in London but I guess it
)
would be really crap anyway
Ring me on phildude40@hotmail.co.uk and i’ll give you tinnitus.
Steve Holt said,
September 26, 2009 @ 3:14 pm
Hey don’t put a good pub down, band venues are falling like really fast falling things. I trust you meant the pub would be crap?
No it will be a good gig, busy and fun. ‘phildude40′ eh, come on you must be 60????
Phil Lawn said,
September 28, 2009 @ 6:31 pm
Of course?
No you dick.. I made it up when i was 40
You should come down here there are more than you could shake a sticky stick at.
I cant seem to earn less than 3k a month!
Steve Holt said,
January 22, 2010 @ 9:04 am
then there would be two english people in London, more than the legal limit. Are you the King?
Phil Lawn said,
January 22, 2010 @ 10:30 am
Well yes actually. ok not THE king, just A king.
I am managing to knock off and hide the bodies of about 40 every day but sadly seem to be losing the battle.
Phildude said,
March 9, 2010 @ 12:10 pm
Ive just realised this was quite a silly post..
Our Monarch is not English at all. The previous king was German and our incumbent is
a descendant of him and Scottish nobility.
We must therefore keep looking!