Brenda Robinson: vocals
Rick Blair: guitar, vocals, synth
Colin Murray: bass
Jay Derrick: keyboards, synth, vocals
Nick Wells: guitar
Les Phillips: drums

Vol Sec (originally 'Voluntary Sector') emerged from the Parrots in late 1979 or early 1980, around the time that their terrific drummer Russ Greenwood left to join the Chefs. Les Phillips was recruited to play drums, Brenda Robinson joined as a singer and songwriter, and Tom White played trumpet.

Vol Sec continued to play many of the Parrots' songs, including those from the Parrots 12" EP which was released about the same time. But Brenda in particular started contributing new songs with a very different feel, including Why dress for men, Love(sic), Beachy Head Blues, and Vasectomy, and some of Vol Sec's music moved further towards new-wave funk. Vol Sec released a four-track audio tape in late 1980, featuring State Education, Vasectomy, Love(sic) and Delusions of Romance.

Love(sic) was used as the signature tune for Radio Brighton's weekly programme featuring Brighton bands, which went out during 1980-81. Vol Sec played together till late 1981. Colin Murray later formed TV Scream with Lol Henderson.
Click to enlarge - Vol Sec at the Hanbury Arms
Vol Sec with guest singers Shirley and Dawn
Mr Jay Derrick

A night of dancing is worth any amount of psychoanalysis!

click to enlarge - Brenda emjoying a fag