Protocol were a
British pop
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Albums
* ''Pop'' (G ...
group, who were formed in 2005. They were
produced
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by Mike Peden. They consisted of:
* John Pritchard,
lead vocals
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* James McMaster,
guitar
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* Steven Oates,
bass
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* David Malik,
keyboards/
synthesizer
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s
* Dominic Joseph,
drums
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The five-piece, who had been honing their craft since meeting four years earlier, ran their own club night, Vanity, in London. Protocol also toured with
New Order,
Fisherspooner
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Career
Originally a duo formed by classic ...
,
The Bravery,
Hard-Fi and played the
Wireless
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and
V Festivals. The band were signed to
Polydor Records
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, but were dropped in April 2006, although the band continued to tour before splitting up later that year.
Dominic Joseph, the drummer, went on to DJ and co-produce in Electro Duo Leatherhead, supporting Fatboy Slim, Chemical Brothers and Pete Tong, playing at Glasontbury Festival and Rockness Festival amongst others. and played drums for various artists including Lucie Silvas and Jamie Burke. Dominic is currently CEO & co-founder of the international Advertising Technology business, Captify.
Discography
Albums
* 'Rules of Engagement' (2006) (Unreleased)
Singles
* "She Waits for Me" (2005) -
UK #65
* "Where's the Pleasure" (2006) - UK #27
Everyhit.com
- accessed March 2011
References
External links
Official website
Official Protocol MySpace
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English pop music groups
Musical groups established in 2005
Musical groups disestablished in 2006