Twisted Wheel (band)

Last updated

Twisted Wheel
Twisted Wheel Jonny and Adam.jpg
Twisted Wheel supporting Oasis at Heaton Park in Manchester June 2009
Background information
Origin Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
Genres Indie rock, punk rock, post-punk revival
Years active2007–present
Labels Columbia Records, Ignition Records
MembersJonny Brown (Frontman)
Harry Lavin (Bass Guitar)
Ben Robinson (Drums)
Ben Warwick (Lead Guitar)
Past members Rick Lees
Eoghan Clifford
Max Lees
Website thetwistedwheel.co.uk

Twisted Wheel are an indie rock band from Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, England.

Contents

Career

Formation and debut album

Twisted Wheel formed in February 2007 in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester by guitarist and singer Jonny Brown and bassist Rick Lees, later joined by drummer Adam Clarke. Frontman Jonny Brown heard the name in a Paul Weller track "Into Tomorrow", where the lyrics say "Round and round like a twisted wheel, Spinning in attempt to find the feel". Twisted Wheel were booked as one of the support acts for Oasis's 2009 Heaton Park concerts.

The band signed to Columbia Records in January 2008. Their first single, "She's a Weapon", was released in April 2008 to acclaim from Radio 1's Zane Lowe, NME and Q . Their follow-up record, a four-track EP entitled You Stole the Sun, was released in July 2008. The band's debut album Twisted Wheel was recorded in June 2008 at Hillside studios in Los Angeles and produced by Dave Sardy.

The album was released on 13 April 2009. The first single from the album, "Lucy the Castle", was released in November 2008, with the follow-up, "We Are Us", released in March 2009.

Do It Again (2012)

The band drifted from the mainstream attention after 2009 as their style of music declined in popularity. Twisted Wheel released their second album, Do It Again, in September 2012.

Break-up and reformation

The band broke up on 13 July 2014, which was announced to fans via the band's Twitter account, with the tweet simply stating "R.I.P. Twisted Wheel". They have since reformed.

In 2018 the band announced a 30 date comeback UK tour, with original drummer Adam Clarke rejoining the fold, alongside new members Harry Lavin and Richard Allsopp. During this tour the band were personally invited by Liam Gallagher to join the bill at two huge outdoor shows at Old Trafford Cricket Ground and Finsbury Park. On the day of The Finbusry Park gig the band reached number one in the UK physical charts with the 'Jonny Guitar' EP. In September of that year Clarke and Allsopp both left the band, with new members Ben Robinson and Ben Warwick joining in their place.

In March 2020 the band released their 3rd studio album 'Satisfying The Ritual' to critical acclaim, subsequently entering number 27 in the UK Official sales chart. Just prior to the release of this record, the band once again linked up with Liam Gallagher on a full European tour, before being stopped in their tracks by the covid crisis on the eve of a Uk headline tour.

Band members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Oasis (band)</span> English rock band (1991–2009)

Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as the Rain, the group initially consisted of Liam Gallagher, Paul Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan and Tony McCarroll (drums), with Liam's older brother Noel joining as a fifth member a few months after their formation. During the course of their existence, they had various lineup changes, with the Gallagher brothers remaining the only stable members.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Liam Gallagher</span> English singer (born 1972)

William John Paul Gallagher, commonly known as Liam Gallagher, is an English singer and songwriter. He achieved fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band Oasis from 1991 to 2009, and later fronted the rock band Beady Eye from 2009 to 2014, before starting a successful solo career in 2017. Oasis had various line-up changes, and Gallagher and his elder brother Noel were the only constant members. One of the most recognisable figures in British rock music, Gallagher is noted for his distinctive vocal style and outspoken personality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Warrior Soul</span> American alternative metal band

Warrior Soul is an American rock band, formed by lead singer and producer Kory Clarke. Clarke started the band on a bet from a promoter at New York City's Pyramid Club, after a solo performance art show called "Kory Clarke/Warrior Soul". Clarke was determined he would have the best band in the city within six months. Nine months later he signed a multi-album deal with Geffen Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Noel Gallagher</span> English singer and guitarist (born 1967)

Noel Thomas David Gallagher is an English musician, singer and songwriter. He was the primary songwriter, lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the rock band Oasis until their split in 2009. After leaving Oasis, he formed Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. He is one of the most successful songwriters in British music history, as the writer of eight UK number-one singles and co-writer of a further number one, as well as the sole or primary writer of ten UK number-one studio albums. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential songwriters in the history of British rock music, cited by numerous major subsequent artists as an influence.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Magazine (band)</span> English post-punk rock band

Magazine were an English rock band formed in 1977 in Manchester in England by singer Howard Devoto and guitarist John McGeoch. After leaving the punk group Buzzcocks in early 1977, Devoto decided to create a more progressive and less "traditional" rock band. The original lineup of Magazine was composed of Devoto, McGeoch, Barry Adamson on bass, Bob Dickinson on keyboards and Martin Jackson on drums.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Babyshambles</span> English rock band

Babyshambles were an English rock band established in London. The band was formed by Pete Doherty during a hiatus from the Libertines. As of 2013 the band included Mick Whitnall, Drew McConnell and Adam Ficek. Babyshambles have released three albums—Down in Albion (2005), Shotter's Nation (2007) and Sequel to the Prequel (2013)—three EPs and a number of singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gem Archer</span> English rock musician

Colin Murray "Gem" Archer is an English guitarist and singer. He is best known as a member of the rock bands Oasis, Beady Eye and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, making him, alongside Chris Sharrock, one of the only members of Oasis to have been part of both Liam and Noel Gallagher's post-Oasis projects. He is also known for his work with Heavy Stereo.

The Stands were an English alternative rock band, formed in 2002 in Liverpool. The band was composed of singer-songwriter Howie Payne, guitarist Luke Thomson, bassist Dean Ravera and drummer Steve Pilgrim.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Black Lungs</span> Canadian punk band

Black Lungs is a side project of Alexisonfire's guitarist and vocalist, and current Gallows frontman Wade MacNeil. MacNeil created the side project similar to his first punk rock band Plan 9, a more relaxed and melodic sound than Alexisonfire.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bullets and Octane</span>

Bullets and Octane is a hard rock band originally from St. Louis, Missouri and later based in Southern California. They originate from the band Ultrafink. The band has been touring in Europe and North America since December 31, 1998, playing as a support band for Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Eagles of Death Metal and Flogging Molly, CKY (band), amongst others, as well as headlining their own tours.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Enemy (English rock band)</span> English indie rock band

The Enemy are an English indie rock band formed in Coventry in 2006. The band's debut album We'll Live and Die in These Towns (2007) went straight to Number 1 in the UK Albums Chart on release. Their second album Music for the People (2008) went to Number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. Streets in the Sky, their third studio album, was released on 21 May 2012 and was also their third UK top 10 album. Their fourth studio album, It's Automatic, was released on 9 October 2015. After disbanding in 2016, the band reunited in 2022 for two reunion shows in their hometown of Coventry and a UK tour.

Proud Mary are an English blues/rock band formed in 1998 in Manchester, England. The current line up consists of Greg Griffin, Paul Newsome, Tony Auton, Nathan Birkett, and Hani Abbasi (drums). Proud Mary released their fifth studio album Songs from Catalina on 26 June 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Miles Kane</span> English musician

Miles Peter Kane is an English singer and musician, best known as a solo artist and the co-frontman of the Last Shadow Puppets. He was also the former frontman of the Rascals, before the band announced their break-up in August 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Sharrock</span> British drummer

Chris Sharrock is an English drummer, hailing from Bebington, Cheshire, England. He has been a member of the Icicle Works, the La's, the Wild Swans, World Party, the Lightning Seeds, Robbie Williams's live band, Oasis, Beady Eye and is currently in Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rick Lees</span> English musician, DJ and artist

Richard Ian Lees is an English musician, DJ and artist, best known as the former bass guitarist of English indie rock band Twisted Wheel.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Drums</span> American indie pop band

The Drums is an American indie pop band from New York City. The band was initially formed by Jonathan Pierce and Jacob Graham as Goat Explosion, and later added Adam Kessler and Connor Hanwick. Graham exited the band in 2016. Since then, the band has operated as a solo project of sole remaining member Jonathan Pierce.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Twisted Wheel discography</span>

The discography of Twisted Wheel, an English rock band, consists of three studio albums, one extended play (EP), and three singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Beady Eye</span> 2010s English rock band

Beady Eye were an English rock band formed in London in 2009 by former Oasis members Liam Gallagher (vocals), Gem Archer (guitar), Andy Bell (guitar), and Chris Sharrock (drums). In 2013, former Kasabian guitarist Jay Mehler joined the band as a touring bassist following the departure of Jeff Wootton. The band was created when Oasis' lead guitarist and primary songwriter Noel Gallagher quit in August 2009, after which the remaining members decided to rename themselves and continue making music.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Broken Vinyl Club</span>

The Broken Vinyl Club were a Welsh 1960s-influenced indie rock band based in Aberdare in South Wales and signed to Acid Jazz Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Dunwells</span> English rock band

The Dunwells are an English rock band, formed in Leeds in 2009. The group consists of brothers Joseph Dunwell (vocals) and David Dunwell, along with friends Adam Taylor and Rob Clayton.

References

  1. "Twisted Wheel".