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Revision as of 00:32, 29 October 2006 by Ryan Postlethwaite (talk | contribs) (→Band Members)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Wild Beasts are a new age pop band origanally from Kendal but now based in Leeds
History
The band began life in Kendal in January 2004 as a three piece and quickly moved into their first practice stuido at Mintsfeet Industrial Estate. In June 2004 Garry Bullock entered the band as bassist and they began recording their first EP titled 'Fauvre' (Latin for Wild Beasts). Garry Bullock left the band in March 2005 due to work issues.
In September 2005 the band relocated to Leeds and Tom Flemming joined as bassist. They soon gained a following within the city and recorded their second EP titled 'espirit de corps'.
The band signed for Bad Sneakers Records in August 2006 and are due to release their first single 'Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants' on 20th November 2006.
Band Members
- Hayden Thorpe - Guitar/Vocals
- Ben Little - Guitar
- Tom Flemming - Bass guitar/vocals
- Chris Talbot - Drums/Vocals
Recordings
- Fauvre (2004)
- Espirit De Corps (2005)
- Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants (to be released 20th November 2006 on Bad Sneakers Records label)