Hotlegs was a British rock group formed in 1970 that would evolve into the hugely successful 10cc. The band featured Eric Stewart, Lol Creme, Kevin Godley, and Graham Gouldman—all of whom had previous experience as musicians and songwriters. Hotlegs achieved an unexpected international hit with 'Neanderthal Man,' a novelty song built around a primitive drum pattern that reached number two in the UK. This success demonstrated the commercial instincts and studio expertise that would characterize 10cc's later work. Hotlegs released one album before transforming into 10cc, where the members would achieve far greater success with their sophisticated art-pop. Hotlegs thus represents an important transitional phase in the careers of four exceptionally talented British musicians.
Hotlegs vinyl records (7)
HOTLEGS Thinks School Stinks (Rare 1971 UK 9-track vinyl LP gatefold picture sleeve with lyric inner. Much overlooked longplayer that is actually an early incarnation of 10CC includes the proto-glam stomp [and hit single] Neanderthal Man plus other tracks that take in CSNY harmonies alongside some precursors of the 10CC sound
£67.00 used
HOTLEGS You Didnt Like It Because You Didnt Think Of It (1976 UK 13-track compilation LP featuring pre-10cc recordings by the trio of Eric Stewart Lol Creme and Kevin Godley including the hit single Neanderthal Man picture sleeve. The sleeveshows just minor age-related shelfwear and the vinyl remains in excellent condition with little sign of play SON009) Track Listing: 01
£17.00 used
HOTLEGS Neanderthal Man (1970 UK wide centred 7 vinyl single also including You Didnt Like It Because You Didnt Think Of It. The vinyl comes issued in the Fontana company die-cut paper sleeve)
£12.00 used
HOTLEGS Lady Sadie (1971 UK wide centred 7 vinyl single also including Loser. Issued in a Philips company die-cut paper sleeve the vinyl appears in excellent condition)
£12.00 used
HOTLEGS Neanderthal Man (1970 UK 7 single with intact three prong centre also featuring You Didnt Like It Because You Didnt Think Of It Fontana company die cut paper sleeve. From the band that became 10cc initially the track was createdto test out the idea of using four drums on a four track machine
£12.00 used
HOTLEGS Neanderthal Man (1970 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also featuring You Didnt Like It Because You Didnt Think Of It record company die cut paper sleeve. The vinyl displays the odd cosmetic scuff and hairline but remains excellent)
£12.00 used
HOTLEGS Neanderthal Man (1982 UK Old Gold solid centre 7 vinyl single also including I Dont Want Our Lovin To Die by the Herd housed in an Old Gold series die-cut sleeve. The sleeve shows signs of wear whilst the vinyl shows signs of play OG9245)
£7.99 used