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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians --> |
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| name = The Unsung Heroes |
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| image =The Unsung Heroes in 2012.jpg |
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| origin = [[Stockton-on-Tees]], [[England]] |
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| genre = [[Postpunk]] |
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| years_active = 2009-present |
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| label = 208 RECORDS |
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| website = [http://theunsungheroes.info/] |
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| current_members = Andrew Fleming <br> Paul Watson <br> Jimmy Fleming <br> Adrian Neal <br> |
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| past_members = Lee Fleming <br> Daniel Moon <br> Ollie Stockhill <br> |
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'''The Unsung Heroes''' are an English [[alternative rock]] band from [[Stockton-on-Tees]], that formed in 2009. The band consists of Andrew Fleming ([[Lead Vocals]]), ([[Rhythm Guitar]]), Paul Watson ([[Lead Guitar]]), Jimmy Fleming ([[Bass Guitar]]) and Adrian Neal ex [[The Master Colony]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/leisure/music/reviews/8857051.REVIEW_Time_For_Change_by_Master_Colony/|title=REVIEW Time For Change by Master Colony|date=16 February 2011|accessdate=1 June 2012|work=[[Swindon Advertiser]]|first=Flicky|last=Harrison}}</ref> ([[Drums]])). |
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The band's debut single ''That's Reality'' was released on April 5, 2012.<ref>http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/thats-reality-single/id516635213</ref> and the official video filmed<ref>http://www.youtube.com/user/NiallHornProductions</ref> in and around [[Middlesbrough]], followed on May 31st.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iklSg5cglM</ref> The single achieved some airplay, being featured on [[BBC Tees]]'s ''The Bob Fiscer Show''."The Band" are currently working on their debut album ""The English Kind" due for release on 208 Records<ref>http://shop.208records.co.uk/</ref> late 2012 |
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==History== |
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Formed in 2009 by Brothers Andrew Fleming and Lee Fleming with the idea to create a unique sound, The Unsung Heroes was originally a three-piece band including Andrew , Lee and Daniel Moon. Adrian Neal at the time was a member of [[Middlesbrough]]-based band [[The Master Colony]]. '''The Unsung Heroes''' played their first gig at The Ku Bar in Stockton in January 2010 supporting [[The Travelling Band]], Paul Watson was at that gig and joined the band that night, by this point several tracks had already been made available to download free via music sharing site [[SoundCloud]]. This had gathered the group a following already and made the first gig a success, and following attention from Leon Pape of Grass Route Radio, the band were offered a headline gig at Leeds Venue [[Carpe Diem]]. |
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In June 2011 the band were offered a Headlining slot on the main stage at Crook FEST festival 2011, which they accepted. After performing extensively throughout 2011. It was at this point ex bass player "Lee Fleming" walked out to pursue a solo career. ""Andrew"" quickly recruited his older brother ""Jimmy Fleming"" to occupy the position. "Andrew, Jimmy and Paul" had all been members of the same band before, during 2001-2007, supporting bands such as [[Razorlight]] , [[Milburn]] , [[Arctic Monkeys]], [[The Futureheads]], [[The Delays]] , [[Longview]], [[The Bandits]] and [[Reverend and the Makers]] |
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==Reception== |
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The band attracted much favourable attention early on, being compared to fellow [[Indie music|indie]] bands [[The Smiths]] , [[Joy Division]] , [[The Clash]], [[The Jam]] and [[The Rifles (band)]]. |
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==Discography== |
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Although primarily available to download, The Unsung Heroes's tracks can be found on disc. |
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| That's Reality (SINGLE) |
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| [[April]] 5th 2012<ref> http://the-unsung-heroes.208records.co.uk/</ref> |
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| 208 Records |
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| Produced by Nathan Stephenson at Green Dragon Studios Stockton |
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