Charley Stone

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Charley Stone
OriginUnited Kingdom
GenresIndie rock, Britpop, riot grrrl, garage rock, post-punk
Occupation(s)Musician, producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass guitar, vocals
Years active1993 – 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] she 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]

In addition, Stone currently plays in W*llstonekraft, MX Tyrants,[12][13] the Fallen Women,[14] Misters of Circe,[15] and the reformed Salad.[16]

References

  1. ^ "ne pas a.v.a.l.e.r. : hometown atrocities". nepasavaler.net. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  2. ^ Paul Lester. "Britpop casualties: 'It felt like we crashed someone else's party'". the Guardian. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Charlotte Hatherley – Borderline, London, 24/10/2007". www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  4. ^ a b Thomas Blatchford. "Album Review: Spy 51 – Play For Your Life". DrownedInSound. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  5. ^ "The Linus Family- Close and distant relations". linusland.co.uk. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  6. ^ "Exclusive Spy51 Interview". tripod.com. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  7. ^ "The Priscillas: The fabulous Charley Stone, formerly of Gay Dad... – Volumeet". Volumeet. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  8. ^ "UK Artist of the Week: Keith TOTP". The Vinyl District. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  9. ^ "Trash Wax". trashwax.com. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  10. ^ "Dream Themes' Rhodri Marsden on playing in a TV themed tribute band". The Independent. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  11. ^ "Morning Star :: The gang that keeps you guessing". morningstaronline.co.uk. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  12. ^ https://loudwomen.org/2016/11/01/interview-mx-tyrants/
  13. ^ https://loudwomen.org/2017/10/10/mx-tyrants-10-question-interview/
  14. ^ https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/nov/17/nuns-on-the-drums-the-bizarre-world-of-superniche-cover-bands
  15. ^ http://www.loverboymagazine.com/the-misters-of-circe/
  16. ^ http://www.saladband.com/

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