Johnny Moped

The Profile

Johnny Moped are a British punk rock band from Croydon formed in the mid-1970s, fronted by Paul Halford (Johnny Moped). Early line-ups included Raymond Burns (Captain Sensible). Their debut album, Cycledelic, was released in 1978. The band’s story is told in the 2013 documentary “Basically, Johnny Moped,” directed by Fred Burns.

British punk band from Croydon; active since the mid-1970s; noted for incendiary live shows; debut LP Cycledelic (1978); subject of the 2013 documentary “Basically, Johnny Moped” by Fred Burns; frontman Paul Halford (Johnny Moped); early member Captain Sensible.

A single review digs into Johnny Moped’s 1978 debut Cycledelic: late to wax but pure punk attitude. Croydon roots, incendiary live legend, and rough-edged charm. The write-up calls them pioneers and points to the 2013 documentary by Fred Burns about frontman Paul Halford.