Ghosts (band)
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| Ghosts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London, England |
| Genre(s) | Britpop, Indie Pop |
| Years active | ?-2008 |
| Label(s) | Atlantic Records |
| Website | www.ghostsmusic.com |
| Members | |
| Simon Pettigrew (vocals/guitar) Jonny Harris (drums) Mark Treasure (keyboard) Robbie Smith (bass) |
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Ghosts were an indie/pop band from London and were 9th on the BBC's Sound Of 2007 poll.[1] Before signing with Atlantic Records in November 2006 they were previously known as Polanski. Their sound has been compared to Keane, Thirteen Senses, The Bluetones and Radiohead.
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[edit] History
The band formed after meeting at school in Guildford.[2]
Their first single "Stay the Night" began gaining heavy national radio airplay in January 2007 on the Dermot O'Leary show on BBC Radio 2, and then on 9 February 2007, Ghosts made their first television appearance on The Friday Night Project.[2]
On 22 February 2007, the members of Ghosts, three of their roadies and Claire Fowler were arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage after a hotel in York found their tour manager's room flooded from a broken toilet.[3] They were all subsequently released without charge.
On 23 June 2007, they were unaninosly selected to play as the 4th act on the prestigious main stage of London's Hyde Park Calling Festival, to be followed by The Feeling, Crowded House and Peter Gabriel.
On 21 July 2007, Ghosts were the support act for Keane's last show in Britain for the Under the Iron Sea Tour, at the O2 Arena in London.
On 23 April 2008, the band were writing their second album in a Swedish island of Marstrand. [4]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
- 2007 - Musical Chairs / Departure Lounge (January 2007)
- 2007 - Stay the Night UK #25 (March 2007)
- 2007 - The World Is Outside UK #35 (June 2007)
- 2007 - Ghosts (13 August 2007)
[edit] Albums
- 2007 - The World Is Outside #18 (11 June 2007)
[edit] Downloads
- 2006 - Tales From Studio Six
- 2007 - Stay The Night (Sun Session Version)/Don't Cha
- 2007 - Ghosts: AOL Sessions - EP
- 2007 - iTunes Festival: London (20 August 2007)
[edit] External links
- Official Myspace
- Official Website
- Ghosts interview at ilikemusic.com
- Mansized Stay The Night review
- Mansized Band of the Week review
- Official YouTube Website
- Ghosts live at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh on stv.tv/music
[edit] References
- ^ "Sound of 2007: The Top 10". BBC News. 2007-01-05. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6169551.stm. Retrieved on 2007-02-10.
- ^ a b Beverly Lyons (2007-02-09). "Ghosts want to scream". The Daily Record. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/therazz/daily/tm_headline=ghosts-want-to-scream-&method=full&objectid=18596832&siteid=66633-name_page.html. Retrieved on 2007-02-10.
- ^ Richard Harris (2007-02-23). "Rock band in hotel arrests". The Press. http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/yorknews/display.var.1213928.0.rock_band_in_hotel_arrests.php. Retrieved on 2007-03-05.
- ^ "Ghosts are alive!!!". Ghosts forum. Wed Apr 23, 2008. http://www.ghostsmusic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=341. Retrieved on 2009-06-16.
