Teesbeat Records

Teesside, UK based independent record label started in 1980 by John Hodgson (Blitzkrieg Bop, Basczax, Makaton Chat, The Gynaecologists, Viva La Diva, The Skydaddies), lasted until 1982, releasing just four singles and one unreleased single (a picture sleeve exists, but no vinyl) Not to be confused with Teesbeat Records that commenced in 1983 which was ran by Damian "Dimmer" Blackwell - a separate enterprise.