The name was derived from a sub-title by the Editor of Hot Licks Review, a magazine based in Cleveland , whilst describing the G-Men - Quote 'The G-Men - Gangsters of Ska'.

Untrustworthy Neil knew a drummer, Psycho Mark Lager and Ants spotted O.B.'s name in the Superads as an experienced vocalist looking for a band. The Fat Controller met with O.B. and agreed to give it a go. Blind Art was an old friend of the Fat Controller and the band was born with ½ the band from the North of Middlesborough, and the others from Cleveland. Rehearsals, 15 or so, were held at the Zetland Hotel, Marske by the Sea, and by December the band was ready to gig.

The Fat Controller from the word go, had begun to fill the diary and the slow climb to recognition was underway. Unfortunately the bass player, Untrustworthy Neil, had appalling shifts and could only commit himself to a few gigs. The Drummer, Psycho Mark Lager wasn't a happy chap, and unfortunately this started showing itself on and off stage.