The Chords... featuring cousins

Bands with cousins sometimes work out. The Beach Boys with Mike Love and the Wilson brothers come to mind. At least, until Love and Brian Wilson began hating each other.
The Chords were one of the most promising bands when they hit the UK Mod Revival scene in 1979. Indeed, they tried to distance themselves from the scene... they did not want to be pigeonholed.
Formed by cousins by Billy Hassett and Martin Mason, The Chords produced at least four great singles: "Something's Missing," "Maybe Tomorrow," "The British Way of Life" and "In My Street."
They probably sounded too much like The Jam for their own good, and by November 1980 Martin and the others booted cousin Billy out of the band.
Although The Chords split for good in September 1981 (barring occasional reunions... without Billy), I have always kept their songs close at hand.
On a rainy/snowy day like today, I will be blaring The Chords and waiting for spring.