Cook Da Books formed in 1980 in Fazakerley, Liverpool, composed of former members of The Dogems and Brooklyn. The initial line-up was Peter Deary (vocals, guitar), Owen Moran (bass, vocals), Tony Prescott (keyboards), and John Legget (drums). They initially gained attention with their acclaimed, and politically charged, debut single "Piggie in the Middle 8", about the widespread British riots in 1981 and other local issues. The single brought them to the attention of musician Vladimir Cosma, who included three tracks by the band on the soundtrack to the French film La Boum 2.

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