The Electric Shields

Formed in Italy around 1986 as Sixties Flowers before changing name to The Electric Shields. Line-up in reviews: Dario Marconcini (organ, vocals, co-author), Daniele (guitar), Stefano (vocals), Matteo (bass) and Paolo (drums). Associated with the Electric Eye scene and Italian garage revival.

Documented facts from reviews: started in 1986; originally called Sixties Flowers; name changed after contact with Claudio Sorge (Electric Eye); Dario Marconcini played organ (Vox), sang and co-authored songs; Daniele provided fuzz guitar; songs mentioned include "Black Flowers", "The Flames of Pain", "Cry Baby Cry", "Indian Path", and "While This Sound Spins Me Around"; "The Flames of Pain" appeared on the compilation "Neolithic Sounds from South Europe"; linked to Electric Eye releases and compilations; Diego Mese contributed guitar and fuzz on the concluding track; shared a stage with the Chesterfield Kings (as reported in the review).

Italian garage-revival group that emerged in the mid-1980s. Best-known on DeBaser for the 45rpm Cry Baby Cry. Praised for raw sixties-inspired fuzz, organ and spirited performances. Closely associated with the Electric Eye scene and contemporaries like Sick Rose.

For:Fans of garage rock, collectors of 1980s Italian underground music, vinyl and fuzz enthusiasts.