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==History== |
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Twisted Wheel formed in February 2007 by two former members of The Children, guitarist and singer [[Jonny Brown]] and bassist Rick Lees. Brown and Lees were joined by drummer Adam Clarke<ref name=guardian>{{cite news|title=New Band Of The Day No 194: Twisted Wheel | publisher=Guardian|work=News Online|accessdate=2008-01-05|date=2007-10-01|author=Paul Lester|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2007/oct/01/popandrock1|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref>. The band took their name from Manchester's [[northern soul]] nightclub, the [[Twisted Wheel]], having been inspired by [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] naming themselves after a [[Swindon]] music venue<ref name=whisperin>{{cite web|title=Whisperin & Hollerin|url=http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/chat/chat.asp?id=5058|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref>. A week later, they played their first gig at Viva indie club in Stalybridge. Twisted Wheel where booked as one of the support acts for Oasis' 2009 Heaton Park concerts. |
Twisted Wheel formed in February 2007 by two former members of The Children, guitarist and singer [[Jonny Brown]] and bassist [[Rick Lees]]. Brown and Lees were joined by drummer [[Adam Clarke]]<ref name=guardian>{{cite news|title=New Band Of The Day No 194: Twisted Wheel | publisher=Guardian|work=News Online|accessdate=2008-01-05|date=2007-10-01|author=Paul Lester|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2007/oct/01/popandrock1|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref>. The band took their name from Manchester's [[northern soul]] nightclub, the [[Twisted Wheel]], having been inspired by [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] naming themselves after a [[Swindon]] music venue<ref name=whisperin>{{cite web|title=Whisperin & Hollerin|url=http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/chat/chat.asp?id=5058|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref>. A week later, they played their first gig at Viva indie club in Stalybridge. Twisted Wheel where booked as one of the support acts for [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]]' 2009 Heaton Park concerts. |
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[[File:Twisted Wheel Rick.jpg|thumb|left|Bassist Rick Lees in 2009.]] |
[[File:Twisted Wheel Rick.jpg|thumb|left|Bassist Rick Lees in 2009.]] |
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The band signed to [[Columbia Records]] in January 2008<ref>{{cite web|title=BBC Manchester|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2008/01/28/280108_twisted_wheel_feature.shtml|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref>. Their first single, ''She's A Weapon'', was released in April 2008 to high acclaim by [[BBC Radio 1|Radio 1]]'s [[Zane Lowe]]<ref name=columbia>{{cite web|title=Columbia Records|url=http://www.columbia.co.uk/releases/825/|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref>, [[New Musical Express|NME]]<ref name=leedsmusicscene>{{cite web|title=Leeds Music Scene|url= |
The band signed to [[Columbia Records]] in January 2008<ref>{{cite web|title=BBC Manchester|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2008/01/28/280108_twisted_wheel_feature.shtml|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref>. Their first single, ''[[She's A Weapon]]'', was released in April 2008 to high acclaim by [[BBC Radio 1|Radio 1]]'s [[Zane Lowe]]<ref name=columbia>{{cite web|title=Columbia Records|url=http://www.columbia.co.uk/releases/825/|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref>, [[New Musical Express|NME]]<ref name=leedsmusicscene>{{cite web|title=Leeds Music Scene|url= |
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http://www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9476/|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> and [[Q (magazine)|Q]]<ref name=twistedwheel>{{cite web|title=Twisted Wheel|url=http://www.thetwistedwheel.co.uk/|accessdate=2009-01-02}}</ref>. Their follow-up record, a five-track [[Extended play|EP]] entitled ''You Stole The Sun'', was released in July 2008<ref name=twistedwheel/>. |
http://www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/9476/|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> and [[Q (magazine)|Q]]<ref name=twistedwheel>{{cite web|title=Twisted Wheel|url=http://www.thetwistedwheel.co.uk/|accessdate=2009-01-02}}</ref>. Their follow-up record, a five-track [[Extended play|EP]] entitled ''You Stole The Sun'', was released in July 2008<ref name=twistedwheel/>. |
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http://www.nme.com/news/twisted-wheel/39226|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> festivals, and have been announced as the main support acts for [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]]<ref>{{cite web|title=City Life|url=http://www.citylife.co.uk/music/news/10658_twisted_wheel_to_support_oasis_and_courteeners|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> in January 2009 and [[The Enemy (UK band)|The Enemy]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Manchester Music|url=http://www.music-dash.co.uk/news/news.asp?item=2269|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> in March 2009. Their sound has been described as old school<ref name=leedsmusicscene/> gritty rock 'n' roll<ref>{{cite web|title=Elbow|url=http://elbo.ws/artist/twisted-wheel/|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> reminiscent of the [[Arctic Monkeys]] and the [[The Clash|Clash]]<ref name=guardian/>. The band have been noted as "a breath of fresh air" by [[Liam Gallagher]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Mail Online|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/reviews/article-1088108/The-big-thing-Twisted-Wheel.html}}</ref>. They also have a fan in [[Paul Weller]], who came to watch them at London's [[100 Club]] and subsequently invited the band on his summer forest tour in 2009<ref>{{cite web|title=Sony Music News|url=http://www.sonymusic.co.uk/news/11975/}}</ref>. |
http://www.nme.com/news/twisted-wheel/39226|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> festivals, and have been announced as the main support acts for [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]]<ref>{{cite web|title=City Life|url=http://www.citylife.co.uk/music/news/10658_twisted_wheel_to_support_oasis_and_courteeners|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> in January 2009 and [[The Enemy (UK band)|The Enemy]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Manchester Music|url=http://www.music-dash.co.uk/news/news.asp?item=2269|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> in March 2009. Their sound has been described as old school<ref name=leedsmusicscene/> gritty rock 'n' roll<ref>{{cite web|title=Elbow|url=http://elbo.ws/artist/twisted-wheel/|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> reminiscent of the [[Arctic Monkeys]] and the [[The Clash|Clash]]<ref name=guardian/>. The band have been noted as "a breath of fresh air" by [[Liam Gallagher]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Mail Online|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/reviews/article-1088108/The-big-thing-Twisted-Wheel.html}}</ref>. They also have a fan in [[Paul Weller]], who came to watch them at London's [[100 Club]] and subsequently invited the band on his summer forest tour in 2009<ref>{{cite web|title=Sony Music News|url=http://www.sonymusic.co.uk/news/11975/}}</ref>. |
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The band's debut album ''Twisted Wheel'', produced by the highly acclaimed [[Dave Sardy]], was recorded in June 2008<ref name=citylifeinterview>{{cite web|title=City Life - Interview|url=http://www.citylife.co.uk/video/music/1896781218/Twisted%20Wheel%20(Interview)|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> and released on 13 April 2009<ref name=columbia/>. The first single from the album, ''"Lucy The Castle"'', was released in November 2008<ref name=citylifeinterview/>, with the follow-up, ''"We Are Us"'', released in March 2009. Since releasing the album the band have confirmed that a new song ''"Tell The World"'' will be released as a stand alone single later this year. |
The band's debut album ''Twisted Wheel'', produced by the highly acclaimed [[Dave Sardy]], was recorded in June 2008<ref name=citylifeinterview>{{cite web|title=City Life - Interview|url=http://www.citylife.co.uk/video/music/1896781218/Twisted%20Wheel%20(Interview)|accessdate=2009-01-03}}</ref> and released on 13 April 2009<ref name=columbia/>. The first single from the album, ''"[[Lucy The Castle]]"'', was released in November 2008<ref name=citylifeinterview/>, with the follow-up, ''"[[We Are Us]]"'', released in March 2009. Since releasing the album the band have confirmed that a new song ''"Tell The World"'' will be released as a stand alone single later this year. |
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==Band Members== |
==Band Members== |
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*[[Jonny Brown]]: [[Singing|vocals]], [[Electric guitar|guitar]]. |
*[[Jonny Brown]]: [[Singing|vocals]], [[Electric guitar|guitar]]. |
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*Adam Clarke: [[Drum kit|drums]] |
*[[Adam Clarke]]: [[Drum kit|drums]] |
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*Rick Lees: [[Bass guitar|bass]] |
*[[Rick Lees]]: [[Bass guitar|bass]] |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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Twisted Wheel are an English indie rock band from Oldham, Greater Manchester.
History
Twisted Wheel formed in February 2007 by two former members of The Children, guitarist and singer Jonny Brown and bassist Rick Lees. Brown and Lees were joined by drummer Adam Clarke[1]. The band took their name from Manchester's northern soul nightclub, the Twisted Wheel, having been inspired by Oasis naming themselves after a Swindon music venue[2]. A week later, they played their first gig at Viva indie club in Stalybridge. Twisted Wheel where booked as one of the support acts for Oasis' 2009 Heaton Park concerts.
The band signed to Columbia Records in January 2008[3]. Their first single, She's A Weapon, was released in April 2008 to high acclaim by Radio 1's Zane Lowe[4], NME[5] and Q[6]. Their follow-up record, a five-track EP entitled You Stole The Sun, was released in July 2008[6].
The band spent much of 2008 touring, including an acclaimed homecoming gig at the Manchester Academy[7] in September. They supported bands including Kasabian,The Pigeon Detectives and The View [8], played the Reading[9] and Leeds[10] festivals, and have been announced as the main support acts for Oasis[11] in January 2009 and The Enemy[12] in March 2009. Their sound has been described as old school[5] gritty rock 'n' roll[13] reminiscent of the Arctic Monkeys and the Clash[1]. The band have been noted as "a breath of fresh air" by Liam Gallagher[14]. They also have a fan in Paul Weller, who came to watch them at London's 100 Club and subsequently invited the band on his summer forest tour in 2009[15].
The band's debut album Twisted Wheel, produced by the highly acclaimed Dave Sardy, was recorded in June 2008[16] and released on 13 April 2009[4]. The first single from the album, "Lucy The Castle", was released in November 2008[16], with the follow-up, "We Are Us", released in March 2009. Since releasing the album the band have confirmed that a new song "Tell The World" will be released as a stand alone single later this year.
Band Members
Discography
Albums
| Release date | Title | Chart positions | |
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| Twisted Wheel | |||
Extended Plays
| Release date | Title | Chart positions | |
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| You Stole the Sun | |||
Singles
| Release date | Title | Chart positions | ||
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| She's A Weapon | ||||
| Lucy the Castle | ||||
| We Are Us | ||||
| Tell The World | ||||
References
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- ^ a b Paul Lester (2007-10-01). "New Band Of The Day No 194: Twisted Wheel". News Online. Guardian. Retrieved 2009-01-03.
- ^ "Whisperin & Hollerin". Retrieved 2009-01-03.
- ^ "BBC Manchester". Retrieved 2009-01-03.
- ^ a b "Columbia Records". Retrieved 2009-01-03.
- ^ a b "Leeds Music Scene". Retrieved 2009-01-03.
- ^ a b "Twisted Wheel". Retrieved 2009-01-02.
- ^ "BBC Manchester". Retrieved 2009-01-02.
- ^ "There Goes The Fear". Retrieved 2009-01-03.
- ^ "Reading Festival Line Up". Retrieved 2009-01-03.
- ^ "NME". Retrieved 2009-01-03.
- ^ "City Life". Retrieved 2009-01-03.
- ^ "Manchester Music". Retrieved 2009-01-03.
- ^ "Elbow". Retrieved 2009-01-03.
- ^ "Mail Online".
- ^ "Sony Music News".
- ^ a b "City Life - Interview". Retrieved 2009-01-03.
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