Tom Hingley and the Lovers

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Tom Hingley and the Lovers
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Tom Hingley and the Lovers, 2012
Background information
OriginManchester, England
Genres Alternative rock
Years active1997–2013, 2023
LabelsNewmemorabilia
Members Tom Hingley
Steve Hanley
Paul Hanley
Kelly Wood
Jason Brown
Rahman Baloch
Andrew Tarling
Website www.thelovers.co.uk

Tom Hingley and the Lovers were a British alternative rock band formed by singer Tom Hingley (of Inspiral Carpets), brothers Steve Hanley (bass guitar) and Paul Hanley (drums) (both former members of The Fall), keyboardist Kelly Wood and guitarist Jason Brown. Brown was initially replaced by Rahman Baloch and Andrew Tarling joined on guitar in 2012 for their final dates. In September 2022 the band announced they were briefly reforming with Jason Brown back on guitar for two performances: 3 2023 February AATMA in Manchester and 4 February at the 100 Club in London.

Contents

Their first album, Abba Are The Enemy , was released in 2004. [1] The follow-up, Highlights , was released in March 2008. [2]

Former members

Discography

Compilation tracks

Interviews

References

  1. Reynolds, Nick. "Tom Hingley and The Lovers: Abba Are The Enemy". BBC 6 Music, 18 November 2004. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  2. BBC Manchester. "Tom Hingley a Lover and a Fighter" . BBC Manchester, 18 April 2008. Retrieved 13 July 2012.