The Holloways

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The Holloways
Origin England
Genres Indie rock
Years active2004–2011, 2017–present
Labels The Orchard (UK)
Past membersDavid Jackson
Bryn Fowler
Rob Skipper
Dave Danger
Edwin Harris
Mike Baker

The Holloways were an English four-piece indie rock band from North London. Their single "Generator" reached number 14 in the UK Singles Chart on 11 June 2007. They have had five No. 1 singles on the UK Indie Chart and several Top 40 singles. Their debut album, So This Is Great Britain? , was awarded an 8 out of 10 by NME .

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Former band member Rob Skipper died on 3 October 2014 in Brighton from a heroin overdose. [1] [2]

Formation

David Jackson and Bryn Fowler established the band, meeting Rob Skipper at the music venue Nambucca on Holloway Road in North London. Jackson, Fowler, and Skipper jammed together, playing in a room above the venue belonging to Dave Danger. During the session, Jackson, Fowler, and Skipper completed six songs. It was at this point that Dave Danger joined the band. [3]

The Holloways toured with Babyshambles, The Pogues, The Kooks, The Rakes, The Wombats, The Pigeon Detectives and CSS, as well as helping launch the careers of Frank Turner, Kid Harpoon and Johnny Lloyd of Tribes inviting them to support their numerous UK tours.[ citation needed ]

In 2010, Reservoir Media Management acquired 100% of the Holloways publishing assets, which had formerly been administered by TVT Music Enterprises, LLC. [4]

Breakup

The Holloways announced their breakup in 2011. [5] They played their final show on 23 May 2011 at the Relentless Garage on Holloway Road in London. During the show, the band reunited with previous band members to play a 70-minute set of songs from throughout their career. [6]

Hares

Founding member and lead guitarist went on to front the short-lived folk rock band Rob Skipper & The Musical Differences, and later fronted Hares. Skipper also played fiddle for The Urban Voodoo Machine and Jamie T.[ citation needed ]

Burning Beaches

Danger later performed with Burning Beaches alongside singer-songwriter and past Holloways guest Sam McCarthy. [7]

Members

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

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