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Abdoujaparov
Abdoujaparov in concert (31 October 2008, Hamburg)
Abdoujaparov in concert (31 October 2008, Hamburg)
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresPost-punk
Alternative rock
Years active1998–present
LabelsSpinach
Pop Gun
MembersLes Carter

Luke Cowle
Reuben Todd
Josh Cottingham
Ed Barnes
Colin Barnes

Billy Barnes
Websiteabdou.co.uk

Abdoujaparov are a punk band formed on 19 October 1998 by ex-Carter USM guitarist Les Carter (aka Fruitbat). Abdoujaparov's musical foundation is in 1977 punk rock.[1]

Eight EPs, two singles and three albums have been released so far. A compilation CD featuring tracks from the first 3 EPs was released by Pop Gun in Australia. The band has toured the UK, Germany, Australia and America.[2]

Les and guitarist Richy Crockford have also recorded and toured under the name iDou, which consists of the two playing guitars over a backing track supplied by an iPod Shuffle.[3]

The band is named after a professional cyclist Djamolidine Abdoujaparov, from Uzbekistan.[1]

Discography

Albums

  • Air Odeon Disco Pub (2002) [4]
  • Cycle Riot History Gang (2007)
  • Seaside Arcade Bingo Patrol (2014)

EPs

  • Punk Confetti (1998)
  • Maria's Umbrella (1999)
  • Baby Food (1999)
  • Just Shut Up!" (2000)
  • Emergency Medical Hologram (2001)
  • Well Oiled (2003)
  • Ultra Cool" (2005)
  • Uncle Fruity (2013)

Singles

  • Murder (on Dalberg Rd)
  • Emergency Medical Hologram (2001)

Misc

  • Djamolidine (1999)
  • Live At The Astoria (2002)
  • Free Bonus CD (2002)
  • Cycle Riot History Gang Bonus Disk (2007)
  • Rock Space Bingo Beaver (2014)

iDou

  • Perfect Hands (2006)

References

  1. ^ a b Carlson, Dean. "Abdoujaparov Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
  2. ^ "Abdoujaparov Gigography, Tour History". Songkick. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
  3. ^ Hubbard, Michael (18 February 2006). "The Frank and Walters + Hybrasil @ Islington Bar Academy, London". musicOMH. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
  4. ^ Carlson, Dean. "Air Odeon Disco Pub - Abdoujaparov". Allmusic. Retrieved 11 December 2011.