The Electropathics were one of the most popular bands to come out of the English ceilidh movement of the 1980s. They were among the first folk bands to introduce non-folk instruments and styles to reinvigorate traditional English dance music. Equally at home playing for dances or on the concert stage, they were in demand for events throughout the country, and performed at most of the leading ceilidh clubs and folk festivals. "Batteries not Included" (the title came after they shortened the band name from "The Electropathic Battery Band"), released in 1987, was their only album, and reflects their lively dance style as well as the eclectic musical influences of the band members. Subsequently the band went through several changes of personnel, but retained its distinctive style and remained highly popular until finally disbanding in 1994.

Pierce Butler: drums, percussion, harmony vocals
John Gregson: guitar, lead and harmony vocals
Keith Hancock: melodeons, hammered dulcimer, lead and harmony vocals
Howard Jones: hammered dulcimer, melodeon, anglo concertina, guitar, lead and harmony vocals
John Lewis: tenor banjo, mandolin, clarinet, tenor saxophone, harmony vocals
Alan Rawlinson: trumpet, cornet, flute, tenor trombone, Eb sousaphone, lead and harmony vocals
Jackie Rawlinson: fiddle, harmony vocals
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