Stereophonics are a Welsh rock band formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman in the Cynon Valley,Wales. The band consists of Kelly Jones,Richard Jones,Adam Zindani,Jamie Morrison and touring member Tony Kirkham (keyboards). The group previously included Stuart Cable (1992–2003) and then Javier Weyler (2004–2012) on drums. Stereophonics have released twelve studio albums,including eight UK number one albums. A successful compilation album,Decade in the Sun,was released in November 2008 and charted at number two on the UK Album Chart.
Word Gets Around is the debut studio album by Welsh rock band Stereophonics. It was released on 25 August 1997 through V2 Records and reached number six in the UK Albums Chart,making it one of three Stereophonics albums not to reach number one;the other two being 2009's Keep Calm and Carry On,which reached number eleven,and 2013's Graffiti on the Train,which went to number three. Much of the album is written about everyday life in Cwmaman. The deluxe and super-deluxe editions were released on 18 October 2010.
"Rock the Casbah" is a song by the English punk rock band The Clash,released in 1982. The song was released as the second single from their fifth album,Combat Rock. It reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US and,along with the track "Mustapha Dance",it also reached number eight on the dance chart.
Kelly Jones is a Welsh singer-songwriter from Cwmaman,Wales. He is a founding member,lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Stereophonics.
Language. Sex. Violence. Other? is the fifth studio album by alternative rock band Stereophonics. Produced by Kelly Jones and Jim Lowe,it was released on 14 March 2005 on V2 Records. After the band's two previous albums,which contained much more acoustic music and an overall mellower sound,the band brought back the harder and more abrasive alternative rock and indie rock sound they were known for and songs such as "Doorman" and "Brother" are some of the band's most aggressive songs. A new wave influence is also prevalent on the album.
"Tiny Dancer" is a song written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin,and performed by John. It was originally released on John's 1971 album Madman Across the Water, and was later released as a single in 1972. It was ranked No. 47 on the 2021 list of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
"Dakota" is a song by Welsh alternative rock band Stereophonics. It was the first single taken from their fifth studio album,Language. Sex. Violence. Other?,and was released on 28 February 2005. "Dakota" was the first and to date only Stereophonics single to reach number one and the last to reach the top ten on the UK Singles Chart and to chart on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It also became the band's highest-charting single in both Australia and New Zealand. The song has been compared to the works of U2.
"Local Boy in the Photograph" is the first single by rock band Stereophonics. The song is taken from their debut album,Word Gets Around and was released on 17 March 1997. The song reached number 51 in the UK Singles Chart. On 9 February 1998,the song was re-released and reached number 14 on the same chart.
"Have a Nice Day" is the second single from rock band the Stereophonics taken from their third album Just Enough Education to Perform (2001). Written by Kelly Jones and produced by Bird and Bush,it was released on 11 June 2001. The song received negative reviews but reached number five on the UK Singles Chart and went on to become one of the band's biggest hits. It also found success worldwide,reaching number 11 in Ireland,number 37 in New Zealand,and becoming Stereophonics' first song to appear on a US Billboard chart.
Jamie Morrison is a British musician and producer from Scotland,best known as the drummer in Welsh band the Stereophonics. He is also known for his playing with Noisettes,Drewford Alabama and Ninjas &Wolves.
Welsh rock band Stereophonics have released twelve studio albums,one live album,one compilation album,four extended plays (EP),two box sets,forty-seven singles and thirty-nine music videos. In the UK,Stereophonics have been awarded six multi-platinum album certifications,one platinum and five gold;one of their singles has been awarded a multi-platinum certification,two platinum,two gold and nine silver. They have sold over 9,000,000 albums in the UK,5,200,000 singles and 100,000 video albums,making them one of the most successful Welsh rock acts. With albums charting across the globe they have sold over 10 million copies worldwide. The band released their first studio album,Word Gets Around in 1997 which reached number six in the UK Albums Chart. With the release of "The Bartender and the Thief" and its album Performance and Cocktails (1999),the band achieved mainstream success within the UK. The album was certified 6×platinum and is one of the band's best-selling albums.
Graffiti on the Train is the eighth studio album by Welsh rock band Stereophonics. Produced by the group's lead-singer and guitarist Kelly Jones and Jim Lowe,it was released on 4 March 2013 on their own Stylus Records. It was the first Stereophonics album since Keep Calm and Carry On (2009),marking the first time they had not released a record within two years. It was intended for an October 2012 release date and took nearly two years to complete. This is the last record to feature drummer Javier Weyler,who was officially replaced by Jamie Morrison on 24 September 2012.
"Indian Summer" is a song by Welsh rock band Stereophonics. It was released as the second single from their eighth studio album Graffiti on the Train (2013). It was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 21 January 2013 and as a limited edition 10" vinyl single on 25 February. The song peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart on 10 March 2013,becoming their 1st UK Top 40 single since 2007 and 25th UK Top 40 single in total. As of 2022,it currently remains their most recent UK Top 40 hit.
"We Share the Same Sun" is a song by rock band Stereophonics. It is the opening track on their 2013 album Graffiti on the Train and was released as the album's fourth single on 12 August 2013. The song was released as a 10" vinyl format and Stereophonics have regularly played it as part of their set list. When Graffiti on the Train was released the song had a mixed to positive response and has been compared to "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac.
"In a Moment" is a song by rock band Stereophonics. It is the ninth track on their 2013 album Graffiti on the Train and was released as the album's lead-single on 4 November 2012.
"Graffiti on the Train" is a song by rock band Stereophonics. It is the second track on their 2013 studio album of the same name and was released as the third single from the album on 13 May 2013.
The Graffiti on the Train Tour was a worldwide concert tour by rock band Stereophonics. The band have played at festivals as well as their own shows while on the tour. It was the band's first tour without drummer Javier Weyler,who was replaced by Jamie Morrison. The tour started in Newport,Wales on 15 December 2012 and is set to end in London,England on 28 November 2013. During their leg in Japan,lead singer Kelly Jones twisted his ankle after a night out with Morrison. With their flight due to leave within a few hours and Jones unable to walk,bassist Richard Jones had to transport the singer across the airport in a luggage trolley. For the next gigs,Jones had to wear a leg strap which restricted his movement on stage. Later on while on the Australian leg,he also suffered from a respiratory tract infection which forced the band to cancel their show in Melbourne on 23 July,Stereophonics' first cancellation in 17 years. Before their American leg of the tour,a competition was held by Creative Allies for people to design a poster for the leg. The winner,Yiotu,won $500 and a Stereophonics prize pack. During the last leg of the tour,The Wind and The Wave supported the band from 7–16 November. For the remaining dates,Kitty,Daisy &Lewis were the band.
Keep the Village Alive is the ninth studio album by Welsh rock band Stereophonics. Released on 11 September 2015,it was produced by lead singer and guitarist Kelly Jones,along with Jim Lowe. It is intended to be the second of two album volumes,with its predecessor Graffiti on the Train being the first. It is the first album to feature Jamie Morrison,who joined during the production of Graffiti on the Train in 2012. Keep the Village Alive was met with a similar positive response as Graffiti on the Train and topped the UK Albums Chart,becoming the band's first to do so since Pull the Pin (2007).
Scream Above the Sounds is the tenth studio album by Welsh rock band Stereophonics. Released on 27 October 2017 by Parlophone Records,it was produced by lead singer and guitarist Kelly Jones,along with Jim Lowe.
Oochya! is the twelfth studio album by Welsh rock band Stereophonics,released on 4 March 2022 on Ignition Records. It is scheduled to be supported by a 2022 arena tour.
