SAIGON
NWoBHM • Ireland
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Saigon formed in early 1980 when Eamonn Keyes joined the band that up until then had been known as Crisis. This change in guitarist/vocalist altered their sound and so they decided to change their name. Saigon gigged heavily for a couple years and they recorded a number of demos which were broadcast on the radio but like many bands they never seemed to get the break they were looking for. Drummer Michael Sands left to form a covers band (The Chevys) and was replaced by Barry Walker.
Success finally seemed to be theirs when they were invited to feature in BBC Northern Ireland's Green Rock TV series devoted to local bands. This included filming a support slot at the Ulster Hall. The fee for the show was enough to finance the recording of an album but alas, it was not to be. Hunger striker Bobby Sands died the night before
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