The Days | |
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| Origin | Ivybridge, Devon, United Kingdom |
| Years active | 2005–2009 |
| Labels | Atlantic |
| Past members | Luke Simpkins Harry Meads Dan Simpkins Tim Ayers |
The Days were a British pop band, formed in 2005, originating from Ivybridge, Devon, UK. [1]
Formed in 2005, the band's lineup was brothers Luke (vocals, piano) & Dan Simpkins (bass guitar), and Harry Meads (drums). [2] After the members went to university in London and built up a fan base, and were joined in 2007 by guitarist Tim Ayers. [2] [3] All the members had attended the same school, Ivybridge Community College. [4] After gaining interest from several record companies they were signed by Atlantic Records. [2]
In November 2007, they released an EP, Evil Girls. This was followed by singles "No Ties" and "Never Give Up". [5] "No Ties" peaked at number 91 on the UK Singles Chart. [5]
They toured as a support act for Paolo Nutini, The Fray, Supergrass, Elliot Minor, and Scouting for Girls, and headlined their own UK tour in 2009. [2] [3] [6] [5] [7] In the same year, they visited Droitwich Spa High School.
They recorded an album in 2008 at Grouse Lodge with producers John Cornfield and Youth, but it was not released. [3] [4]
On 16 November 2009 they announced that Ayers had left the band but that they would continue as a three-piece band.
The band cited The Beatles, The Eagles, and Ben Folds as influences. [3] [4]