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The Insane was a punk rock band hailing from Wigan, England, active from 1979 to approximately 1986. The band, which sometimes spelled their name as The Inƨane, originally formed as a five-piece and experienced a tumultuous career with 14 different lineups. Following a split, there were two bands using the name 'The Insane' for a period. They recorded for both Riot City Records and No Future Records. Notably, members David 'Bambi' Ellesmere and Simon 'Psycho' Middlehurst later joined Flux Of Pink Indians. The lineup included: - Barry 'Tone' Taberner - Vocals - Tina Walsh - Rhythm Guitar - Dean Porter - Bass - Julian Berriman - Bass - Stephen 'Mayo' Prescott - Bass - 'Dr' Dean 'Mitch' Mitchell - Vocals - Phil Nightingale - Drums - Trev Aindow - Bass (also associated with Mayhem and Blitzkrieg) - Keith 'Animal' Finch - Drums (Insane 2) - Gary 'Gaz' Sumner - (also in Mayhem and Blitzkrieg) The Insane's contributions to the punk rock scene are marked by their evolving lineup and collaborations with other notable bands.

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