British tongue in cheek psychobilly. They formed in 1981 with Jef Harvey, replaced by The Smeg after "Zulu Beat" 7in single, and before the Stiff Records contract, on vocals; Paul (Thwack) Laventhol, and John Reddington on guitars; Rory Lyons on drums; Bert Boustead on bass guitar, plus schoolboy Alan "Maggot" Power on saxophone. Originally known as Rockin' Kurt & The Sour Krauts before settling for King Kurt. They had a few minor hit singles that featured in the UK Singles and UK Indie Charts