There is a strong autobiographical thread to Jones' writing on Stereophonics' 1997 debut album, Word Gets Around, including an account of his teenage years working on a market stall, "More Life in a Tramps Vest". [5] He is noted for his raspy voice, which has been described as "whiskey"[6] and has drawn criticism as well as acclaim. "The other week they showed Noel crying when he went home to Cardiff. Availability coincides with the US re-release of the Language.Sex.Violence.Other? Stereophonics' lead singer Kelly Jones said: "We are excited to finish our summer run headlining Saturday night at Latitude. [18], Everett went on holiday for two weeks but Jones and Cable wanted to continue rehearsing, so Jones invited long-time friend Richard Jones to fill in for Everett. It was the first Stereophonics album since Keep Calm and Carry On, marking the first time they had not released a record within two years. However, that song did not repeat the success of "Dakota", peaking at number thirteen. The band's debut album, Word Gets Around, also went gold in the UK.[28]. The band released their third album, Just Enough Education to Perform, in April 2001. He went on to secure a record deal with Polydor, who renamed him 'Arwyn Davidson' due to the sheer number of Joneses in the music business at the time. Jones heard Cable played drums so asked if he wanted to jam together. The band is part of the Cardiff music scene. [7] Jones has generated headlines several times by criticising fellow Britpop and post-Britpop musical artists, most notably Radiohead frontman and solo artist Thom Yorke. In September 2003, drummer Stuart Cable was sacked. Violence. Later,[b] Jones invited Paul Rosser and Chris Davies to play on bass guitar and keyboards, respectively. List of all Stereophonics tour dates, concerts, support acts, reviews and venue info. He said: "We can all relate to that video – y'know, having to do a hundred fucking idents for radio stations – but that doesn't mean you've got to walk around and be a miserable twat to everybody. [31] "It Means Nothing" was the first single of the album, released in September before the LP was released a week later on 15 October. "We wish the boys in Snow Patrol all the best and a speedy recovery. Three or four tracks in, I realised that this could actually be something [...] strange how it's always little things that makes big things happen." [14] In 1986 the band recorded a demo under the name "Zephyr". Wayne Coleman organised a series of concerts throughout South Wales after receiving a demo from the band. 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. Kelly Jones and Stuart Cable lived on the same street[11] in the Welsh village of Cwmaman. On 2 July 2005, the group appeared at the Live 8 concert in Hyde Park, London, playing to their biggest audience yet. He has been credited for writing and performing on two of the band's new tracks, "You're My Star" and "My Own Worst Enemy". The band embarked on a seven-date tour to support the new album in March 2010 playing at Aberdeen, Newcastle, Glasgow, Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield and London. [24] When the band finished their slot, John Brand approached them and he became their manager. Which is what Thom Yorke is mostly. The track was also available for free to people who pre-ordered tickets for the band's concerts in 2007. Because of this, he missed several rehearsals and live concerts. [25] Brand managed to get over 35 record companies in the UK interested in signing the Stereophonics. He is the lead singer and lead guitarist of the rock band Stereophonics. DON'T LET THE DEVIL TAKE ANOTHER DAY - 2CD - £13. DON'T LET THE DEVIL TAKE ANOTHER DAY - 3LP - £38. Johnny Vaughan is forging a second career as a … [24] In March 1996,[citation needed] the band played a gig at their local Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare with Catatonia and the Pocket Devils. [39] On 8 October 2012, Stereophonics released the video to a track titled "Violins and Tambourines" from the upcoming album. In November 2008, Stereophonics released their first greatest hits compilation, Decade in the Sun. Described as "classic UK rock delivered with whiskey vocals",[7] the band have been summarised as possessing a sound akin to the genres of alternative rock and "British traditional rock". [8] Stereophonics' debut album, Word Gets Around, was released in August 1997 and charted at number six in the UK, aided by the singles "Local Boy in the Photograph", "More Life in a Tramps Vest" and "A Thousand Trees". "We wish the boys in Snow Patrol all the best and a speedy recovery. Afterwards, the band embarked on a successful world tour. [10], Jones is known for his cynical view of manufactured pop and has also criticised reality shows such as Popstars and The X Factor, as well as manufactured bands such as Hear'Say. This explains Jones' hairstyle (circa 2003/2004) in the interview footage and the appearance of Stuart and the rest of the band freely talking about their togetherness and solidarity as the original three members. In late September 2014, it was announced via their Twitter page that a new album has been mixed and that it should be released in 2015. This created speculation that Jones would leave Stereophonics to pursue his solo career, however he denied this. A successful compilation album, Decade in the Sun, was released in November 2008 and charted at number two on the UK Album Chart. In 1986 the band recorded a demounde… [17] The duo invited Mark Everett to play for them on bass guitar and Jones then started writing his own songs. The album also features a track titled "Jayne", later released as part of Kelly Jones' solo album, Only the Names Have Been Changed. 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[17] They agreed to give the band another go but Cable only wanted to play their own songs, to which Jones agreed. The band agreed and recorded a demo for "A Thousand Trees".[22]. Official website for Stereophonics. A spokesman for Polydor - Hear'Say's record company - declined to comment. On 20 May 2007, at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Preston, the band were joined on stage by Casino frontman Adam Zindani. Towards the end of the year, Stereophonics did a sold-out tour of the UK, ending with a Christmas show at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, supported by Feeder, Ocean Colour Scene and Adam Masterson. In January 2005, Kelly Jones performed a solo set at the Tsunami Relief Cardiff charity concert at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The Welsh rock group’s main man recalls scribbling lyrics on paper bags, dabbling in scriptwriting, and struggling with “life block” B orn and raised in Cwmaman, South Wales, singer-songwriter Kelly Jones is the gravel-voiced frontman of rock band Stereophonics. Jones grew up in the village of Cwmaman, near Aberdare, where he became friends with neighbours, Stuart Cable and Richard Jones, with whom he formed, in 1992, one of a string of covers bands. Writer", which includes lyrics that criticise a critic who the band believe gave them a negative review. [18] The band decided they needed another member to play lead guitar. Watch the lead singer of Stereophonics talk to Johnny Vaughan about the art of being the frontman of a rock band. Still in the Mix; Stereophonics' Lead Singer Kelly Jones Talks Compilation Tapes, the Secret of His Band's Longevity and His Kids' Knack for Picking Hit Singles with Marion McMullen . Cable recalls he was the one who suggested that Jones be the singer, as his dad was a singer back in the sixties who supported Roy Orbison. Jones then married MTV journalist Jakki Healy, and they have two children. His father coached youth football and pursued his own singing career. [12] Jones heard Cable played drums so asked if he wanted to jam together. [33] The album's debut single was "Innocent". It marked their first recording with new drummer Javier Weyler. [34] The second single from the album, "Could You Be the One? The band have also been praised for their live performances, which have landed them headlining slots at many of the UK and Ireland's most high-profile music festivals, including Reading and Leeds in 2000, Glastonbury in 2002, V festival in 2002, the Isle of Wight in 2004 and 2009, Oxegen in 2010, Tramlines Festival and TRNSMT in 2018, and Latitude in 2019. Pull the Pin was released in the UK on 15 October 2007, along with a download-only taster; "Bank Holiday Monday". Kelly Jones is the lead singer of the Stereophonics. The concert was filmed and released on DVD the following year. September 2007 Allgemeine Informationen: Herkunft Cwmaman, Wales: Genre(s) Alternative Rock, Indie-Rock, Britpop: Gründung 1992 als Tragic Love Company: Website www.stereophonics.com: Aktuelle Besetzung Gesang, Gitarre. Following this Jones moved onto football, where he played for his county. [46] During the Keep the Summer Alive Tour, Kelly Jones announced he would like to release the band's tenth studio album "before next summer" to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Word Gets Around, rather than release a compilation album. [32] These ceremonies included 30 minutes of entertainment from the evening's host province/territory, 30 minutes of medal presentations, and a one-hour performance by a musical talent. The band achieved their first number one hit in the UK singles charts with the album's first single, "Dakota". Zindani continued to tour with the band for the remainder of the Pull the Pin tour, playing lead guitar and backing vocals. Read preview. Highlights; Originals 8; Covers 25; Releases 25; All; Covers by Stereophonics. During Jones' youth his uncle, a boxing referee, got him interested in the sport, and he later competed at a high level in South Wales. In January 2019 Stereophonics announced two shows as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series promoted by the Forestry Commission: Thursday 13 June at Westonbirt Arboretum, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire and Sunday 23 June at Thetford Forest, near Brandon, Suffolk.[49]. Rather than being a recording of a single show, the tour was recorded every night and the band picked out the best version of each song individually. 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. Stereophonics' Kelly Jones has spoken for the first time about the moment a routine check-up almost resulted in the end of his singing career. He explained: "We were recording the sixth Stereophonics album last year and in-between takes I started doing these songs off the cuff. Stereophonics are a Welsh rock band, which first formed in 1992. Stereophonics stormed offstage at a gig in Singapore after lead singer Kelly Jones was hit by a sandal. After "Superman" came "Devil", featuring a controversial video and reaching number eleven in the charts. [42] The album was released on 4 March 2013. On 8 December 2009, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games announced the line up for performers for the nightly Victory Ceremonies. Kelly sings lead vocals and guitar, Richard Jones plays bass guitar, piano and … [18] Stunned by Richard's appearance and bass playing, Cable convinced Kelly to keep him instead of Everett. Later, Jones invited Paul Rosser and Chris Davies to play on bass guitar and keyboards, respectively. When Jones went on holiday the band played a gig without him, which resulted in Jones leaving the band and Jones and Cable going their separate ways. [21] After Tragic Love Company supported Smalltown Heroes in the Borderline Club, London, they met Marshall Bird and Steve Bush who were interested in producing for the band. Kelly said: “We are all fully supporting it. However, their debut LP Word Gets Around, helped by a busy touring schedule that included a support slot on fellow Welsh band Manic Street Preachers' 1996–97 tour, peaked at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart. "[8][9] He later expressed regret for this comment, since he was a fan of Yorke. The concerts were supported by Ash, Black Crowes and the Crocketts, with Proud Mary playing Donington only. This is because a similar band history DVD was listed for release shortly after that album but was never released, due to the departure of Stuart Cable. The performance was released on a DVD in 2002. [12] Jones and Rebecca Walters had two children,[13] but they split shortly after the birth of the second child. Stereophonics' lead singer, Kelly Jones, who lived in the same street as Cable in Cwmaman, south Wales, during their childhood, said: "I sent him … [20] After Hyde left, the band stuck as a three-piece act. [26] In May 1996,[citation needed] they signed with V2,[27] the first artists to be signed to newly formed record label. He is the lead singer and lead guitarist of the rock band Stereophonics. Other? Article excerpt. ", "One Minute With... Kelly Jones, Stereophonics", "Stereophonics @ The Forum, Melbourne (04/05/08)", "Stereophonics: The critics hate us – so what? The album also includes the song "Jayne", a previously unreleased Stereophonics track featured on the live album Live from Dakota and the Rewind DVD. [15], A few years later,[b] Cable got sacked from the band and after a few weeks after that when on a bus, he waved to Jones who was standing at a bus stop and waved back. The singer-songwriter admitted he initially struggled to deal with the process. He singled out Hear'Say for particular criticism. In 1996, after several years on the south Wales live circuit, Stereophonics were the first band to be signed to Richard Branson's new Virgin Records label V2. It was intended for an October 2012 release date and took nearly two years to complete. Much of this footage was recorded around the time that the You Gotta Go There to Come Back album was being recorded. Both of his parents worked in factories. [20] Neither stayed for long. Sie wurde 2005 durch den Song Dakota international bekannt. Stereophonics also performed the original opening theme tune for the TV series Long Way Round. A few weeks ago Gord Downie, the lead singer of superstar Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, died from inoperable brain cancer. 2006 also saw the release of Stereophonics' first live album, Live from Dakota. In August 1997, the band released their first studio album, Word Gets Around, which reached number six in the UK charts, from which five singles were released. [43] Second single preceding the album, "Indian Summer" was released in January 2013; by 10 March it had peaked at number 30 in the UK, making it their group's first UK top-40 single since 2007. He was eventually replaced by Javier Weyler. Their fifth studio album, Language. 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The original footage was updated by adding further footage to the end, bringing it up to date with the band's fifth album. [20], Kelly, Richard and Cable began writing and performing music in working men's clubs together in 1992[citation needed] as a band known as "Tragic Love Company", a name inspired by their favourite bands (the Tragically Hip, Mother Love Bone and Bad Company). In 2007, Jones released a solo album, titled Only the Names Have Been Changed, while recording the band's sixth studio album, Pull the Pin. Stereophonics lead singer Kelly Jones, back home for a family funeral, told BBC Wales they had only been speaking in the past few days and he could not … The band consists of Kelly Jones (lead vocals, lead guitar, keyboards), Richard Jones (bass guitar, harmonica, backing vocals), Adam Zindani (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Jamie Morrison (drums, percussion) and touring member Tony Kirkham (keyboards). They started dating in the year 2008 and finally tied the knot in late 2013 in a beautiful ceremony at a quaint church in Ireland. The album contains ten tracks (all named after women) and features minimal instrumentation. Stuart does not appear on any of the extra footage. To promote the new album, Just Enough Education to Perform, the Stereophonics played a two-day festival, which was called A Day at the Races. According to reports, it was because of his lack of commitment to the band. In that same month, the album was released, entering at number one and going platinum within three weeks. When asked about Cable leaving the band in a 2010 interview with Rip It Up magazine, Kelly Jones admitted to the difficulty of the situation.[30]. On 12 June 1998, Stereophonics played to over 10,000 spectators in the grounds of Cardiff Castle in Wales. On 5 June 2010, Stereophonics played the first-ever gig at the Cardiff City Stadium with support from unsigned South Wales band 4th Street Traffic, followed by Kids in Glass Houses and Doves. In November 1998, "The Bartender and the Thief" (the first single from the album Performance and Cocktails) was released, eventually reaching number three on the UK charts. Having sold around 10 million copies worldwide,[9][10] Stereophonics are one of the most successful Welsh rock acts. Their debut EP Looks Like Chaplin was not pressed in enough numbers to qualify for the charts, and their next single Local Boy in the Photograph peaked one place shy of the UK Top 50. On "You're My Star", he sings backing vocals and plays lead guitar, whereas on "My Own Worst Enemy" he only plays lead guitar. On 9 October 2007, a retrospective DVD was released in the United States, Rewind: The First 10 Years. In 2002, Jones, drunk, vandalised the house and car of a friend because Jones had discovered the friend was courting his ex-girlfriend. He studied film at college and considered becoming a scriptwriter – attracting interest from the BBC for his work – before focusing on music. Simon Collier was the first guitarist brought in, but didn't stay in the band; he did, however, become Kelly's guitar technician. The band were performing at Fort Canning Park on Friday (April 30) when a fan hurled a flip-flop at Jones' face, who halted their performance to pick up the object. It became available to pre-order on the same day. Stereophonics Stereophonics im Knust, Hamburg, 13. Jones criticised Yorke's attitude in a 2002 interview due to what he felt was complaining about touring on Radiohead's 1998 home video release, Meeting People Is Easy. 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