The Onset were formed in 1987 by Mike Badger after he left his former band The La's. Mike teamed up with local Liverpool legend Danny Dean on guitar, Hamish Cameron on Piano and Colin Becket on Drums. The first demo "Let's Go Home" can be found on the 2006 compilation CD, Lo Fi Electric Excursions by Mike Badger & Friends (Gen11)"The most arresting group in captivity. These new sweethearts of the rodeo are from Liverpool. Leader Mike Badger formerly founded and led the La's.