The Formative Years

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The Formative Years
Origin Leigh, England
Genres Rock, pop
Years active20062007
LabelsFreelands Records
Past membersAdam Burke (Guitar, Keys, Vocals)
Ian Armstrong (Guitar, Vocals)
Mark Watson (Bass)
Michael Wilde (Drums/Vocals)
James Barnard (Keys)
Mike Reed (Bass)
Anthony Halliwell (Guitar)
Graham Holmes (Bass)
Websitemyspace.com/theformativeyearsband/

The Formative Years were a rock/pop/indie band formed by singer-songwriter Adam Burke in Leigh. [1]

Contents

Band history

They found success after their first single, "Radio 55", was played on a radio show based in California. Their songs were later played by the BBC in the UK. They are probably best known for songs such as "Questions & Answers", "Don't Let Go", and "Lazy". They recorded three EPs on Freelands Records and they later recorded with Liverpool musician, Billy Kinsley, on their track, "Lazy". After several tour dates and local gigs, they parted ways in mid-2007 when Adam Burke left to front a new band, New Blood Stories.

Discography

Recorded at Studio Studio, Whitworth and Fedora St. Studios, Liverpool
Musicians
  • Adam Burke – electric and acoustic guitar, lead vocals
  • Ian Armstrong – lead guitar, lead vocals (track 4)
  • Mark Watson – bass guitar
  • James Barnard – keyboards
  • Michael Wilde – drums, vocals
Recorded at Freelands Recording Studios, Tyldsley
Musicians:
  • Adam Burke – guitars, keyboards, drums, vocals
Recorded at Liquid Sound Studios, Leigh
Musicians
  • Adam Burke – electric and acoustic guitar, lead vocals
  • Anthony Halliwell – lead guitar
  • Mike Reed – bass guitar
  • James Barnard – keyboards
  • Michael Wilde – drums, vocals

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References

  1. "BBC - Manchester - Entertainment - The Formative Years". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 30 September 2022.