Big Tim Sansom

Tim’s first band I.N.R.I formed in 1983 fused with one of Mark Refoy of Slipstream’s early bands (Although not his earliest). This Parade formally The Syndromes allowed Tim onboard as co front man, guitarist and songwriter with Mark. With a lot of make up and live energy they quickly evolved into The Tell Tale Hearts. Their tenure from March 1985 to Nov 1987 enjoyed a reaction that has resonated at least within certain circles long enough to justify its own imminent Myspace account. The Tell Tale Hearts played many a gig along side the pre signed and then newly signed Spacemen 3 which Mark come to join, staying with until their evolution into Spiritualized. Tim and Tell Tale Hearts bass player Ade Rhodes then formed The Aunty Nells – late 1987 to early 1988 and then The Headskaters early 1988 to late 1989 until they called it a day. Tim continued focusing on song writing, but specifically alone rather than co writing. He spent 1990 in London cutting his teeth as a solo performer and returned home to Northampton doing the same. Tim continues to play live solo performances to date albeit their frequency has somewhat decreased since the late nineties. Tim also writes poetry and prose some of which can be viewed on http://campagnoli.blogspot.com/ ..