Soho Roses

Soho Roses were a Glam punk rock band from London. They emerged from the British Glam scene along with Hanoi Rocks, The Dogs D'Amour, The Babysitters and The Quireboys; gaining popularity during the late 1980s with a series of singles and an album before splitting in 1989.

Formation
Soho Roses evolved from Post-punk Glam band The V2s, formed in 1986 by Andy ‘The Riff’ Socratous, guitarist of punk band The Dark.

This formation rehearsed until they parted company with Mark ‘Boots’ Thomas and recruited Paul ‘Blittz’ Toombs. Andy ‘The Riff’ left after recording a demo. With the departure of Andy Riff, the band was re-named Soho Roses. The sound developed with Andy J. Davies’ trashy, punky, Rock n roll guitar taking centre stage, underpinned with Joolz's melodic bass playing.

As The V2s

 * Andy ‘The Riff’ Socratous – guitar (1986–1987)
 * Mark ‘Boots’ Thomas – lead vocals (1986-1987)
 * Pat ‘Panache’ Walters – drums (1986-1987)
 * Julien ‘Dean’ Parkin – bass guitar (1986-1987)
 * Andy J. “DeGray’ Davies – guitar (1987)
 * Paul ‘Blittz’ Toombs – vocals (1987)

As Soho Roses

 * Pat ‘Panache’ Walters – drums (1987-1989)
 * Julien ‘Dean’ Parkin – bass guitar (1987-1989)
 * Andy J. ‘DeGray’ Davies - guitar (1987-1989)
 * Paul ‘Blittz’ Toombs – vocals (1987-1989)