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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "what%20happened%20to%20the%20other%20members%20of%20haircut%20100%20once%20nick%20haywood%20had%20left"
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s a summary of what the members of Haircut One Hundred (minus Nick Heyward, who left in early 1983) went on to do\u2014both immediately after his departure and since then.\n\n---\n\n### What happened once Nick Heyward left\n\n* In January 1983, Heyward parted ways with the band amid creative tensions, stress, depression, and friction over the band continuing without him. Heyward later said the other members \u201ceffectively\u201d removed him. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haircut_One_Hundred?utm_source=openai))  \n* After Heyward left, **Marc Fox**, who was previously percussionist and occasional backing vocalist, took over as lead singer. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haircut_One_Hundred?utm_source=openai))  \n* The band also left their label Arista, signed with Polydor, and released a single \u201cPrime Time\u201d that reached only No. 46 in the UK. Further singles (\u201cSo Tired\u201d etc.) did worse, and their second album *Paint and Paint* (1984) failed to chart. The band dissolved soon after. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haircut_One_Hundred?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### What each of the other members did afterward\n\n| Member | Role in Haircut One Hundred | After Heyward left / later career |\n|---|---|---|\n| **Marc Fox** | Percussion, backing vocals, took over lead vocals after Heyward left | Became lead singer for the band\u2019s remaining phase. After breakup, he contributed to reunions (e.g. VH1\u2019s *Bands Reunited*) but isn\u2019t part of the current \u201cclassic\u201d lineup releasing new studio material. ([noise11.com](https://www.noise11.com/news/haircut-100-release-first-single-in-40-years-the-unloving-plum-20240926?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Les Nemes** | Bassist | Stayed with Haircut One Hundred through *Paint and Paint* (1984). After the band split up, he became a session bassist working with Hugh Masekela, Chris Rea, China Crisis, Rick Astley and others. He moved to Spain in 2003. He\u2019s part of recent reunions and the 2026 album with the core lineup. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haircut_One_Hundred?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Graham Jones** | Guitar | Alongside Nemes and Fox, contributed to *Paint and Paint*. After the band\u2019s initial collapse, he worked in music (e.g. joined proto-Britpop act \u201cBoys Wonder\u201d) and later took part in band reunions including live shows and the upcoming album with original members. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haircut_One_Hundred?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Blair Cunningham** | Drummer (replaced Patrick Hunt before *Pelican West*) | After Haircut 100 disbanded (post-1984), Blair had a prolific career as a session and touring drummer. He\u2019s played with The Pretenders (notably on their *Get Close* album), Echo & the Bunnymen, Paul McCartney, Sade, and many others. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blair_Cunningham?utm_source=openai)) He also rejoined the band in reunions and is part of the current lineup. ([noise11.com](https://www.noise11.com/news/haircut-100-release-first-single-in-40-years-the-unloving-plum-20240926?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Phil Smith** | Saxophones (alto, tenor, soprano) | Stayed through to *Paint and Paint*. Participated in later reunions (2004 etc.). In current descriptions, he is listed as a *past member*, meaning he's not part of the active \"classic\" lineup for the newest studio album. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haircut_One_Hundred?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n### Recent activity and the current lineup\n\n* Since 2023, the \"classic\" lineup of Nick Heyward (vocals/guitar), Les Nemes (bass), Graham Jones (guitar), Blair Cunningham (drums) has been active, marking their first studio\u2010album together since *Pelican West* (1982). That new album *Boxing The Compass* is due May 29, 2026. ([noise11.com](https://www.noise11.com/news/haircut-100-boxing-the-compass-album-20260409?utm_source=openai))  \n* Former members like Marc Fox and Phil Smith have not been included in the current studio group, though they were part of earlier reunions. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haircut_One_Hundred?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can track what each member\u2019s done in detail since the 1990s\u2014not just in bands but personal projects, other collaborations, etc. Do you want that?"
    }
]