The March Violets formed in 1981 by Tom Ashton, guitar, Laurence Elliot, bass, Simon Denbigh, vocals and Rosie Garland, vocals. John Peel booked them for a session, then Andrew Eldritch of Sisters of Mercy issued their first two 7 on his Merciful Release label in 1982.Their own Rebirth label launched in 1983 and constantly featured high in the UK indie charts; Snake Dance was number #2 and Walk into the Sun #1. A compilation Natural History followed. Cleo Murray joined on vocals from the 1985 De...