The Chicaynes

The Chicaynes (aka The Chicanes) was a three-piece from Glasgow in the early 80's. Band members: Malcolm McDonald (guitar / vocals, later on The Primevals) Alex Robertson (bass / vocals) and Malcolm Blair (drums, later the manager of Alesha Dixon). Featuring a West Coast pop influenced sound, The Chicaynes released one sole single, "Further Thoughts", and a split LP with american band The Patriots, both on the Bam Caruso imprint.