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Haysi Fantayzee were a quirky '80s pop act known most for their colorful thrift shop image and successful debut single, "John Wayne Is Big Leggy." Former <a href="spotify:artist:5f20kGOtXqs1cSYKQOuwYO">Animal Magnet</a> member Paul Caplin was the group's leader, acting as arranger, producer, and lone instrumentally proficient member. <a href="spotify:artist:3QPkYHU7XKVWVlK3oapgvH">Jeremiah Healy</a> and Kate Garner were the band's focal point as colorfully bedecked singers whose flashy leggings, lengthy dreads, and large hats drew accusations of style swiping from <a href="spotify:artist:2BWfZGPtsjRlRp7JTDqI45">Boy George</a>. The group also included bassist Alfie Agius, session violinist Bobby Valentino, saxophonist Simon Henry, and guitarist Kevin Byrd. A couple of singles predated the band's lone full-length, the debut of which hit number 11 on the British chart. Battle Hymns for Children Singing was released in 1983, doing respectably sales-wise but failing to build on the success of the first single. They broke up shortly thereafter. <a href="spotify:artist:3QPkYHU7XKVWVlK3oapgvH">Healy</a> continued as a progressive trance DJ, Garner released some solo recordings, and Agius joined up with <a href="spotify:artist:53RkHTcl0SJZjpzqogkBf4">the Fixx</a>. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi
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