Charley Stone
Charley Stone | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Indie rock, Britpop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1993 – present |
Charley Stone is an English multi-instrumentalist musician based in London, UK. She has been a notable part of the London indie music scene since the early 1990s.
Herstory
Charley Stone first came to notice in short-lived riot grrrl band Frantic Spiders, from Exeter, who released EP You're Dead in 1993.[1] Stone also played in Toxic Shock Syndrome. Stone then joined Britpop band Salad[2] in 1996. In 1997 she replaced Charlotte Hatherley on guitar in the band Nightnurse[3] after Hatherley left to join Ash.
In 1998 Stone joined Gay Dad as guitarist[4] and also first played live with Fosca, as she would continue to do over the next decade. Stone also joined Linus as bass player.[5] By 2003 Stone was playing in Spy '51,[6] who although active since the 1990s released their debut album in 2006.[4]
From 2007 to the present Stone has both performed solo and played with a number of artists including the Priscillas,[7] The New Royal Family/The Famous Cocks, Abba Stripes, Deptford Beach Babes, Charlotte Hatherley,[3] Keith Top of the Pops and His Minor UK Indie Celebrity All-star Backing Band,[8] Ye Nuns[9] and Joanne Joanne.[10] She has also worked as a producer for new bands, such as The Wimmins' Institute.[11]
References
- ^ "ne pas a.v.a.l.e.r. : hometown atrocities". nepasavaler.net. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ Paul Lester. "Britpop casualties: 'It felt like we crashed someone else's party'". the Guardian. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Charlotte Hatherley – Borderline, London, 24/10/2007". www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ a b Thomas Blatchford. "Album Review: Spy 51 – Play For Your Life". DrownedInSound. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "The Linus Family- Close and distant relations". linusland.co.uk. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "Exclusive Spy51 Interview". tripod.com. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "The Priscillas: The fabulous Charley Stone, formerly of Gay Dad... – Volumeet". Volumeet. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "UK Artist of the Week: Keith TOTP". The Vinyl District. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "Trash Wax". trashwax.com. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "Dream Themes' Rhodri Marsden on playing in a TV themed tribute band". The Independent. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "Morning Star :: The gang that keeps you guessing". morningstaronline.co.uk. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
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