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Magic Eight Ball (band)
Magic Eight Ball is a power pop band formed in Old Windsor, England. They are now based in Egham, England. History Early years (2004-2010) The first incarnation of the band came together under the name Cartoon Monsters in 2004. A week later, they took up the name Magic Eight Ball. The band initially began performing live as a duo in 2005, then as a trio from 2006. During these years Magic Eight Ball experienced several lineup changes. In May 2007, their debut EP 'A Peacock's Tale' was independently released. In early 2009 Magic Eight Ball are asked to record a cover of Depeche Mode's classic ‘Stripped’ for a website venture, and the band decides to release it as the A-Side to a new 2-song single featuring DJ Rex recording additional whispers for the lead track. Sorry We're Late But We're Worth The Wait (2010-2013) Having formed their own music label, Magic Cat Records, Magic Eight Ball then release their second EP in June 2011, the 5-track ‘Mother Nature's Candy' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Windsor
Old Windsor is a village and civil parish, in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, in Berkshire, England. It is bounded by the River Thames to the east and the Windsor Great Park to the west. Etymology The name originates from old English ''Windles-ore'', ''Windlesora'', or ''winch by the riverside''. The village was originally called Windsor, until the (now larger) town of "New" Windsor, from the village, grew up next to Windsor Castle and assumed the name. Windsor is first mentioned in the ''Anglo-Saxon Chronicle''. History Kingsbury Old Windsor was once the site of an important palace of the Saxon kings. The settlement is documented as a defended royal manor in Edward the Confessor's time, but archaeological evidence suggests royal connections had existed since at least the 9th century. The Saxon royal site was excavated between 1953 and 1958, and the finds are at Reading Museum. Edward gave the manor to the Abbot of Westminster in 1066, but it was soon taken ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
