Simon - vocals
Jim - guitar and vocals
Paul - bass
Michael - drums
Mick - guitar and vocals
Influences
George Michael, Sham 69, Status Quo, Kylie, The Who, The Sonics, Cliff Richard, Pussycat Dolls, Suzie Quatro, The Clash, Bros, Elvis, Marc Bolan, The Stranglers, The Birthday Party, Ramones, The Fall, Nick Berry, Sonic Youth, Rachel Stevens, Girls Aloud, The Cramps, Leo Sayer, Wreckless Eric, Gallon Drunk, Jason Donovan, Robbie Williams, Neutral Milk Hotel, Pavarotti, The Unknown Band, Joe Dolce
Sounds Like
"A wake up call to all those bleeding heart liberals!" - Mat Fraser
Heavy Load are a punk band some of the band have learning disabilities some don't.
Heavy Load have been going for over 12 years and have become cult heroes on the disability arts scene.
They manage to survive through their raucous energy, attitude and sheer volume and have started to break out in to the mainstream with some triumphant and chaotic sets at this year's Wychwood Festival and the Brighton Festival. They also headlined 2007's Liberty Festival with a furious set in the middle of London's Trafalgar Square.
This year a movie about their unique world is released - with the world premiere at SXSW in Austin, Texas.
Heavy Load break all the rules because they don't know what the rules are.
Heavy Load have unwittingly rediscovered the true meaning of what punk is - punk is not about haircuts - badges - nose rings or snarls - punk is saying how you feel - ignoring the trendies and speaking the truth.
What the famous people say:
"I love what you do" - Kylie
"Heavy Load were great" - Jo Whiley
"A triumph of dissfunctionalness" - Wreckless Eric
"Pure danger" - Mat Fraser
The UK's only disabled punk band?
The hardest working band in social care?
The 'Load invite you to 'Get In Or Get Out'
Become our friends and join our world.
For more band info see
www.heavyload.org
and
www.stayuplate.org
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I have been staying up late since I was ten. You guys fucking rule!!! It speaks to me leaps n bounds. Hope you come to the U>S>A> I would love to see you live. and the cover of la la la la la la la la...Honestly i didnt like that song until i heard your version. Yesh true punk rock lives and breathes. thank you for doing that!!!
Hey Guys! Thanks for the add. I'm a huge fan of bombastic, joyful rock & roll, and your documentary had my fist pumping from beginning to end. I'd love to buy a t-shirt. Will you ship to the USA? ~Colette
Thanks for the add, brothers! You keep stayin' up late there, and we'll keep stayin' up late here. next thing you know, we'll both be rockin' and rollin' all night and partying every day!! WHOOT!
I saw your movie--I think you guys are great and absolutely should Stay Up Late! Keep showing the world that anyone who wants to can rock! Hugs from America!
Hey Guys! Thanks for adding me! Looking forward to staying up late -- every night! You all are an inspiration, and I hope that I get the opportunity one day to meet you all in person with my daughter, Riley Jean (The pots and pans little drummer girl!) Hugs and Hi-Fives from your friends over in the USA!
Hey! I STAY UP LATE!! I saw the movie, and I was really inspired. You guys play for the real reason behind music. Not fame, girls, money, all that... but for fun. Thats what matters!
I saw your movie on IFC the other night, which is why I added you on Myspace! You guys really kick ass, so original, and inspiring! ROCK ON, and I most definitely STAY UP LATE as often as possible! xoxoxo
I saw your movie and absolutely loved it! You guys are a hit in the USA now, congradulations. I love listening to your music and cannot wait until your movie comes on TV here again, I want my 17 year old daughter to see you and I am sure she will love your work as well.
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