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The 99s
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Saddleworth, Manchester
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  12/10/2009
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   The 99s: General Info
Member Since6/29/2007
Band MembersJames Loughlin - bass, vocals

Adam Quigley - drums, percussion

Johnny West - lead vocals, guitar

InfluencesThe Beatles

Wilco

The Eagles

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Led Zeppelin

The Stone Roses

Oasis

Cherry Ghost

Bluebird Kid Clark

Johnny Cash

Supergrass

AC/DC

Elliott Smith

The Hills of Saddleworth

Ian Scholes Landscapes

Addy from The Wagon.

Whit Friday brass band competition



Management Enquiries:

Simon Duffy (Tri-Tone)

simon.duffy@tri-tone.co.uk

Sounds Like"These boys have beautiful music down to a tee. And yes, its indie. And yes, there are probably other bands out there doing the same sort of thing. But Theyre certainly not doing it as well as this." (Right Here Right Now zine)
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 10 2009 8:00P
The Phoenix centre =- private function Oldham
Dec 11 2009 9:00P
Night & Day Cafe Manchester, Northwest
Dec 19 2009 8:00P
The Underground Live - Ashton Ashton Under Lyne
Dec 24 2009 8:00P
The Wagon - Uppermill Uppermill, Saddleworth

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   About The 99s


High to the north of Manchester lies Saddleworth, nestled in the foothills of the Pennines in the borderlands of Lancashire and Yorkshire, its name sadly forever tarred with the memory of the Moors Murders. As fashionable locations go you’d have to concede that there are many better, but pride extends beyond shallow fashion, and melodic indie-rock trio The 99s have sidestepped the easy route of lumping themselves in as another Manchester band and instead are proud to proclaim their Saddleworth origins.

The three 99ers developed their musical identity through time together at school, and grew into a band when bassist James Loughlin and drummer Adam Quigley recruited singer and guitarist Johnny West from seeing him at his stints in the local folk clubs. On a practical level there were three seats in Adam’s van. Fate decreed that the line-up was complete.

The two years since have seen appearances on Clint Boon’s XFM show and the prestigious In The City festival which, added to heavy local gigging, has established the trio as a live song-writing force. Their unassuming but potent melodic rock has grown in confidence and stature, mining their own musical borderlands of pop, folk and rock, drawing inspiration as much from the folk and brass bands of their hometowns as it does from The Beatles. Their sunny, Byrds-like melodies take you far from any notions of grim Northern mills and moorland.

“We want to put where we come from back on the map for the right reason,” says West. “The music we write reflects our area. We write songs on top of hills.”





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Blue Aurora

Blue Aurora



Dec 3 2009 2:46 PM

Wishing you a wonderful week my friend and lots of success,all the best !
Anke Zohm

Anke Zohm



Nov 26 2009 3:44 PM

Music is a language understood by all. I’m glad to meet you on myspace and I wish you all the best. Anke

 

Jane

Jane Austin



Nov 16 2009 5:51 PM

My Dear The 99s,
I want you to know that your music and your songs are my passion. I am addicted. There is something that pulls me towards them. Keep it up The 99s.
Jane
PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
Jenny loves Black Wire

Jenny loves Black Wire



Nov 13 2009 6:43 PM

Awww, James, Im not here that often, or to be honest Ive been neglecting the internet for a while, just had enough of this 21st century nonsense..haha, no,just work getting on top of me so I was on offon off sick, boooooooo. And yep, i did have a listen, of course!!!Nice work as ususal but you know that, dont you? Ive not seen you since january you know? ! xxx
Nishargh

Nisha Revill



Nov 12 2009 2:19 PM

Please read our e-mail it's urgent!!!
defiant pose

defiant pose



Nov 9 2009 8:43 PM

Need to see Joe lads lol , like your style tho' ...
Becky Rose

Becky Rose



Nov 8 2009 10:57 AM

Hey guys, thanks for being a friend :),
love your music!
best wishes,
Becky Rose x
Paul Ripley

Paul Ripley



Nov 8 2009 10:17 AM

try and find a way out of those hills and come on my show
Burn All Echoes

Burn All Echoes



Nov 4 2009 10:46 PM

Hey dude Thank's a million really appreciate it!!!
We're after gettin a new bass player recently so hopefully we will be giggin early in the new year.....it would be deadly to gig together!!!
What drums are you using now?? Sorry about the late reply!!!!!
defiant pose

defiant pose



Nov 4 2009 9:08 AM

Yeah its original , our guitarist/singer has a fetish about rickys , bit of a collector.

Cheers DP
Michelle

Blue Milk



Nov 4 2009 3:05 AM

You remember me?! :) hahah
yeah I love your stuff! you're amazing :)!!
"The heart is deceitful above all things"

Cardell Coyne



Nov 3 2009 9:53 PM

Heloo
am oki thnx how are you's??
new songs are even better thn the first wuns which i didnt think was possible haha  first time ive listend to use in a while wasnt dissapointed but

XX
defiant pose

defiant pose



Nov 3 2009 12:51 AM

Just a wee line to say hi , keep up the good work ...

Regards DP
☆彡サクラ♫^^sailor mars招き猫♡

☆彡サクラ♫^^sailor mars招き猫♡



Oct 26 2009 11:37 PM

hello boys:)xx-Jessica
Michelle

Blue Milk



Oct 26 2009 11:36 PM

hi cool kids! :D
Gurus [new songs up!]

Gurus [new songs up!]



Oct 18 2009 6:15 PM

Hi guys, please could you listen to our new songs and tell us what you think, or coe and visit us down at the mill.
Love
Gurusx
Glitterskin Pictures and Music

Glitterskin Pictures and Music



Oct 10 2009 9:44 AM

Thanks for becoming friends :)

If you could take just 2 minutes to have a look at some of my pics and let me know which one you like best that would be wicked!!

How are you anyway??

Takeiteasy

Adam
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Illuminated Prince

Illuminated Prince



Oct 5 2009 11:16 PM

Respect, Love & Peace
☮נεss.In.Wonderland!ツ☮ღ

☮נεss.In.Wonderland!ツ☮ღ



Sep 1 2009 9:59 PM

:)
well its awesome really :]
cool cant wait^^

☮נεss.In.Wonderland!ツ☮ღ

☮נεss.In.Wonderland!ツ☮ღ



Aug 31 2009 10:20 PM

thanks for the friendship!
your music is really good! :)
i see that your influences is the beatles btw ^^
peace,
נJess =]
Sam Sallon

Sam Sallon



Aug 31 2009 3:15 PM

Thanks for checking shit out. x
The Dirty Protest

The Dirty Protest



Aug 30 2009 1:22 PM

Big shout out to Johnny West for letting us use The 99s fine gaff to record our demos!

Fans of The 99s should check out the results par excellence on our Myspace. Our live sets are an explosive combination of elements of indie, rock, organic drum and bass, blues, pulsating breakbeat rhythms, jazz and rumba.

Thanks for the memories

The Dirty Protest 

x   
Dirty Parkers

Dirty Parkers



Aug 29 2009 11:44 AM

Top gig last night fellas!! DP's x
J K D

J K D



Aug 24 2009 2:30 PM

guys, how can i get ur EP? amazon? itunes? ^
The Sleazy Mcguires

The Sleazy Mcguires
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Aug 16 2009 8:18 PM

oi x well played yesterday and providing the best rock and roll moment of this year so far! X x
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