The Days (band)

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The Days
Origin Ivybridge, Devon, United Kingdom
Years active2005 (2005)2009 (2009)
Labels Atlantic
Past membersLuke Simpkins
Harry Meads
Dan Simpkins
Tim Ayers

The Days were a British pop band, formed in 2005, originating from Ivybridge, Devon, UK. [1]

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History

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]

Discography

Band members

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References

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