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When did the band form?
The Undertones formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1974.
Did they have any trouble with the band mates?
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Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
began playing gigs at various minor local venues, including schools, parish halls and Scout huts, where the band's lead singer, Feargal Sharkey, was a local Scout leader.
How were these early gigs recieved by fans?
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Question: What early influences did they have?
Self-contained rewrite: What early influences did The Undertones have?