There were 4 bands called The Primitives. 1. An alternative rock band from the United Kingdom 2. A rock and roll band from the United Kingdom 3. A parody dance band from the United States 4. An alternative country band from the United States 1. The Primitives were an alternative rock/indie pop band from Coventry, UK formed in 1985. Original singer Keiron McDermott was soon replaced by Tracy Tracy (born Tracy Cattell in Australia), whose blonde good looks and distinctive voice helped the band to achieve great success for a brief period.