The Crescent (band)
The Crescent are an indie rock band formed in 2000[1] by Sean Longsworth (bass) and Joey Harrison (drums) from Huyton, Merseyside, England.
[edit] Career
Longsworth and Harrison were still in their teens when they formed The Crescent. They were soon joined by Karl Rowlands (guitar). The band backed fellow Huytonian Lee Mavers, formerly of The La's, at rehearsals which didn't make it onto the gigs. However, Mavers erratic personality soon led to difficulties.[1]
After Wayne Whitfield (vocals) joined the band they were signed by Hut Records. Their debut single, "On The Run" made the Top 50 in the UK Singles Chart in May 2002.[2] Two further singles followed, each reaching the UK chart,[2] before a self-titled album was released in September 2002.
Their track "Spinnin' Wheels" was featured on the 2002 Virgin/EMI compilation, The Album: Volume 4.
[edit] Musical influences
According to Allmusic, the Crescent are influenced by Oasis.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Biography by MacKenzie Wilson". Allmusic.com. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p534242. Retrieved 14 January 2009.
- ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 127. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
