Spunge
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| Origin | Tewkesbury, England |
| Years active | July 1994-present |
| Genres | Ska punk |
| Labels | Sucka-Punch Records, Moon Ska Europe, B-Unique Records, Dent'All Records |
| Members | Alex Copeland Damon Robins Paul Gurney Chris Murphy Jeremy King |
[spunge] are a ska punk band from Tewkesbury, England.
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[edit] Biography
Originally formed in July 1994 they didn't release their debut album until 1999. However, they did create The Kicking Pigeons EP in 1998 to sell at gigs; eventually selling in excess of 5000 copies. Copeland used to play bass for the band in addition to his singing duties, but eventually the band was joined by a dedicated bassist, Simon Bayliss, who was then replaced by Martin Holt. Holt was then replaced by Chris Murphy.
The Tewkesbury quintet, known for their touring ethic, are strong believers in touring to building a following. After being represented, but ultimately dissatisfied, with labels including Sucka-Punch Records, Moon Ska Europe and B-Unique Records), the band created their own label, Dent'All Records, in 2004. All recordings, including That Should Cover It!, have been released on this label. [spunge] recently signed new band Cousin Joey; though the band have since disbanded. [1]
Rhythm guitarist Wol (Paul Gurney) left the band in January 2006, due to personal reasons. [spunge] have since decided to carry on as a four piece to record the first part of their fourth album as well as some select live shows.
Through many years of constant touring, [spunge] have toured or played alongside with a huge number of moderately successful UK bands and several more famous American bands like Green Day and Bowling For Soup; who contributed backing vocals to the song "Centerfold" on the That Should Cover It! album. Other notable bands that [spunge] have toured with include Cousin Joey, The Damned, 4ft Fingers, Hug Lorenzo, No Comply and The Living End.
On 19th July Alex Copeland posted this on the band's official website regarding the long awaited 4th studio album:
'We have also just come out of the studio where we have been recording (deep breath) our 4th album! Yep that's right, we have actually got in there and got on with it! We're bound to say this but we really do think this record is sounding like our best yet, we are going in the studio to finish off some vocals and various parts in September time but most of it is now down and finished.. and we're well happy with it! Due for a release early next year we think you're gonna agree it's been worth the wait....'
[edit] Band members
[edit] Ex Members
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
- Ego - June 19, 2000
- Live Another Day/Kicking Pigeons 2001 - February 12, 2001
- Jump On Demand - June 3, 2002
- Roots - August 12, 2002
- One More Go - March 21, 2005
- Backstabber - January 14, 2006, Download Only
[edit] EPs
- The Kicking Pigeons EP - March, 1998
[edit] Albums
- Pedigree Chump - March 1, 1999
- Room For Abuse - October 9, 2000
- The Story So Far - August 26, 2002
- That Should Cover It! - February 23, 2004
- Studio Album 4 - Due Early 2007
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[edit] Trivia
- Lead singer, Alex Copeland has joked that the brackets are in the name so that the letters don't fall out. [2] The correct name does not capitalise the 'S', probably for aesthetic reasons.
- [spunge] are the only band who has ever officially been given permission by the Marley family to change the lyrics of a Bob Marley song, on their cover of "No Woman, No Cry" (this can be found on their second album, Room For Abuse). The permission came from Ziggy Marley, who liked the new version so much when they played it to him live. [3]
