REMEMBERED for the haunting Tiananmen Square protests in China as well as the launch of the Nintedo GameBoy, 1989 was also a landmark year for Wonder Stuff fans.

The indie rockers released their second and arguably most successful album, HUP, to UK audiences.

The Midlands-based band had a string of popular singles, including Size of a Cow and Don’t Let Me Down Gently. They also collaborated with Kirsty Macoll on several tracks.

Their biggest success came in 1991, when they collaborated with comedian Vic Reeves to grab the coveted number one spot with a cover of the Tommy Roe chart topper, Dizzy.

Despite splitting in 1994, the band – Miles Hunt, Malcolm Treece, Martin Gilks, Martin Bell and Peter Whittaker together with new bassist Stuart Quinell – reformed to mark the 21st anniversary of HUP’s release.

The album is being rebooted and the boys are set to start a UK tour in April to celebrate.

However, audiences in south Essex can see Wonder Stuff vocalist Hunt ahead of the crowd, as plays an acoustic set at Bar Lambs on Saturday.

Hunt will perform old numbers as well as new solo material, accompanied by violinist Erica Nockalls, in a repeat for their appearance last year at the venue in Station Road, Westcliff.

Support comes from three local bands, Rohan by Nightfall, Stealing Signs and Vacant Touch.

Tickets are £8 in advance from Fives Records, Leigh, or £10 on the door. Call 01702 711629 for more information.