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The Hunters Club
The Hunters Club were a United Kingdom, British Grebo (music), grebo gothic rock band that formed in Leicester, England. History The band were named after a short-lived Judge Dredd sub-plot in the sci-fi comic ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD'', and were nicknamed "The Black Hole of Rock 'n' Roll"."Give us a scream if you love Hallowe'en", ''Leicester Mercury'', 30 October 2008 They toured Europe with fellow Leicester band Gaye Bykers on Acid, camping out between gigs. The band were known for burning their hats as part of their live show. First done as a joke at a gig in Brighton, it caused such a stir that they carried on doing it, on one occasion also igniting members of the audience. ''Too Far Gone to Turn Around'' was the first album that Mark Spivey produced,Mark Spivey , K O M A K I N O and was the album which inspired me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leicester
Leicester ( ) is a city status in the United Kingdom, city, Unitary authorities of England, unitary authority area, and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest city in the East Midlands with a population of in . The greater Leicester urban area had a population of 559,017 in 2021, making it the 11th most populous in England, and the List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, 13th most populous in the United Kingdom. A 2023 report ranked Leicester 16th out of the 50 largest UK cities on a range of economic measures, and the first of seven East Midlands cities. The city lies on the River Soar and is approximately north-northwest of London, east-northeast of Birmingham and northeast of Coventry. Nottingham and Derby lie around to the north and northwest respectively, whilst Peterborough is located to the east. Leicester is close to the eastern end of the National Forest, England, National Forest. Leicester has a long history exten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Spivey
Mark may refer to: In the Bible * Mark the Evangelist (5–68), traditionally ascribed author of the Gospel of Mark * Gospel of Mark, one of the four canonical gospels and one of the three synoptic gospels Currencies * Mark (currency), a currency or unit of account in many nations * Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark, the currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina * East German mark, the currency of the German Democratic Republic * Estonian mark, the currency of Estonia between 1918 and 1928 * Finnish markka (), the currency of Finland from 1860 until 28 February 2002 * Polish mark (), the currency of the Kingdom of Poland and of the Republic of Poland between 1917 and 1924 German * Deutsche Mark, the official currency of West Germany from 1948 until 1990 and later the unified Germany from 1990 until 2002 * German gold mark, the currency used in the German Empire from 1873 to 1914 * German Papiermark, the German currency from 4 August 1914 * German rentenmark, a currency issued on 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mini-LP
A mini-LP or mini-album is a short record album or LP, usually retailing at a lower price than an album that would be considered full-length. It is distinct from an EP due to containing more tracks and a slightly longer running length. A mini-LP is not to be confused with the Japanese CDs issued in a " mini LP sleeve" or "paper jacket". Its running time is shorter than the typical album but longer than a single album. It is sometimes synonymous with extended play, especially in East Asia music market. However, some music distributors may classify mini albums with 7 or more songs as an album. In the United States, The Recording Academy's rules for Grammy Awards state that an album must comprise a minimum total playing time of 15 minutes with at least five distinct tracks or a minimum total playing time of 30 minutes with no minimum track requirement. In the United Kingdom, the criteria for the UK Albums Chart is that a recording counts as an "album" if it either has more than ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leicester College
Leicester College is a further education college in Leicester, England. It is one of the largest colleges in the UK, with more than 26,000 students, 1,600 staff, plus an annual budget of over £50million. It has three main campuses in the city centre, and more than 200 community venues across Leicester. The three different campuses are St Margaret’s Campus (LE1 3WL), Abbey Park Campus (LE1 3WA) and Freeman’s Park Campus (LE2 7LW) there's also a City Skills Centre building (LE1 1FB). History Leicester College was formed from the merger of Charles Keene College and Southfields College on 31 July 1999. In July 2002, Maggie Galliers was appointed as Principal of Leicester College. In June 2009, she was appointed a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to local and national Further Education. Campuses and facilities The Princess Royal officially opened Leicester College's flagship Abbey Park Campus on 12 May 2009. The royal visit marked the culmination of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Charlotte
The Charlotte was a pub and concert venue in Leicester, England, on the edge of the City Centre, on Oxford Street, opposite De Montfort University. The Charlotte was originally named The Princess Charlotte, later to become simply 'The Charlotte'. The Charlotte was a nationally recognised 'circuit venue' on the live music scene, hosting many famous bands such as Blur, Dale Richardson's Lazy Dollies, Carter USM, Radiohead, Elastica, The Cranberries, Pulp, The Proclaimers, The Stone Roses, Jayne County & The Electric Chairs, The La's, Spiritualized, The Killers, Chronic BMX, Bloc Party, The Arctic Monkeys, Brian and the Teenagers, Macavity's Cat, Paper Planes, Demented are Go, Kingmaker, Oasis, The Libertines, The Offspring, Razorlight, The Buzzcocks, Primal Scream, Muse, Biffy Clyro, Foals and Kasabian Kasabian ( ) are an English rock band formed in Leicester in 1997 by lead vocalist Tom Meighan, guitarist and second vocalist Sergio Pizzorno, guitarist Chris Karloff and ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scum Pups
''Scum Pups'' was a grunge,Steven Wells "NME" 22 February 1992, IPC Media. punk rock,Mark Sutherland "NME" 15 May 1993, IPC Media. three piece band, that formed in Leicester, England in November 1989. The band formed while at sixth form college with Matt Day (Midge) heading the trio. The band recorded their first single EP with Hinckley-based Motivate Records while still teenagers in September 1990. This led to a strong teenage fanbase with a reputation for enjoying stage diving and moshing at their gigs. The band quickly gathered a strong fanbase after being signed to Nottingham label Sycophant Records and began appearing with the likes of Fudge Tunnel, Silverfish and Daisy Chainsaw."INDICATOR" Vol.1, No.12, December 1992, p.6 It was while with Sycophant Records, the band released their first 'mini' album ''Babykill'', which held No.17 in the Melody Maker indie album charts, during March 1992. The band signed with Stayfree Music in 1992 and embarked on touring with Crazyhea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maida Vale
Maida Vale ( ) is an affluent residential district in North West London, England, north of Paddington, southwest of St John's Wood and south of Kilburn, on Edgware Road. It is part of the City of Westminster and is northwest of Charing Cross. It has many late Victorian and Edwardian blocks of mansion flats. The area is home to the BBC Maida Vale Studios. Toponym The name of the area is derived from a pub and an Italian battle during the Napoleonic Wars. The original pub called ''The Hero of Maida'' stood on Edgware Road near the Regent's Canal until it closed in 1992. In the early 19th century, its hanging board displayed the likeness of the Georgian era General Sir John Stuart, under which was the legend ''Sir John Stuart, the hero of Maida''. General Sir John Stuart was made Count of Maida (a town in Calabria) by King Ferdinand IV of Naples and III of Sicily after the British victory at the Battle of Maida in 1806. As the expansion of London gathered pace, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the BBC. It specialises in modern popular music and Contemporary hit radio, current chart hits throughout the day. The station provides alternative genres at night, including electronica, dance, Hip hop music, hip hop and Independent music, indie, while its sister station BBC Radio 1Xtra, 1Xtra plays Black music, Black contemporary music, including hip hop and Rhythm and blues, R&B. Radio 1 also runs two online streams, BBC Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1 Dance, dedicated to dance music, and BBC Radio 1 Anthems, Radio 1 Anthems, dedicated to throwback music; both are available to listen only on BBC Sounds. Radio 1 broadcasts throughout the UK on FM band, FM between and , Digital radio in the United Kingdom, digital radio, Digital television in the United Kingdom, digital TV and BBC Sounds. It was launched in 1967 to meet the demand for music generated by pirate radio stations, when the average age of the UK population ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet (Bachman-Turner Overdrive Song)
"You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet" and similar can refer to: Film * You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet (film), ''You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet'' (film) (original title ''Vous n'avez encore rien vu''), a 2012 French-German film directed by Alain Resnais Music Albums * You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet (album), ''You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet'' (album), a 1983 Bachman-Turner Overdrive compilation album named after and containing the Bachman-Turner Overdrive song Songs * You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet (Bachman–Turner Overdrive song), "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" (Bachman–Turner Overdrive song), 1974 * "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet", a song by Burton Cummings from the 1976 album ''Burton Cummings'' * You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet (Lisa Marie Presley song), "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet" (Lisa Marie Presley song), 2012 * "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet", a song by Small Faces from the 1978 album ''78 in the Shade'' * "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet", a 1965 single by The Bobbettes * "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet", a song by The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cornershop
Cornershop are an English indie rock band formed in Leicester, in 1991. The group are best known for their single " Brimful of Asha" from their third album '' When I Was Born for the 7th Time''. A remixed version of the track reached number one on the UK singles chart in 1998. They were formed by Tjinder Singh (singer, songwriter, and guitar), his brother Avtar Singh (bass guitar, vocals), David Chambers (drums), and Ben Ayres (guitar, keyboards, and tamboura), the first three having previously been members of General Havoc, who released one single (the ''Fast Jaspal'' EP) in 1991.Buckley, Peter (2003) ''The Rough Guide to Rock'', Rough Guides, , p.229-230 The band name originated from a stereotype referring to British Asians often owning corner shops. Their music is a fusion of Indian music, indie rock, alternative and electronic dance music. History Formation and early years: 1991–1996 Tjinder Singh formed General Havoc whilst a student at Lancashire Polytechnic in Prest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brighton
Brighton ( ) is a seaside resort in the city status in the United Kingdom, city of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age Britain, Bronze Age, Roman conquest of Britain, Roman and Anglo-Saxons, Anglo-Saxon periods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in the ''Domesday Book'' (1086). The town's importance grew in the Middle Ages as the Old Town developed, but it languished in the early modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population. Brighton began to attract more visitors following improved road transport to London and becoming a boarding point for boats travelling to France. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort for sea bathing as a purported cure for illnesses. In the Georgian era, Brighton developed as a highly fashionable seaside resort, encouraged by the patronage of the Prince Regent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
England
England is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers about 62%, and List of islands of England, more than 100 smaller adjacent islands. It shares Anglo-Scottish border, a land border with Scotland to the north and England–Wales border, another land border with Wales to the west, and is otherwise surrounded by the North Sea to the east, the English Channel to the south, the Celtic Sea to the south-west, and the Irish Sea to the west. Continental Europe lies to the south-east, and Ireland to the west. At the 2021 United Kingdom census, 2021 census, the population was 56,490,048. London is both List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, the largest city and the Capital city, capital. The area now called England was first inhabited by modern humans during the Upper Paleolithic. It takes its name from the Angles (tribe), Angles, a Germanic peoples, Germanic tribe who settled du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
