SHARON CLANCY - VOCALS,
STEVE RAWLINSON - GUITAR,
DAVID BRUNT - BASS,
RUTH DOBSON - DRUMS
Influences
The Ramones,
Sensational Alex Harvey Band,
The Photos,
Wendy Wu,
Blondie,
Weezer,
Goldfrapp,
Pixies,
Rolling Stones,
Jam,
Clash,
Sex Pistols,
Slade,
Jethro Tull,
Led Zeppelin,
Sounds Like
The Ramones,
Sensational Alex Harvey Band,
Blondie,
Weezer,
Goldfrapp,
Pixies,
Rolling Stones,
Jam,
Clash,
Sex Pistols,
Slade,
Jethro Tull,
Placebo,
Led Zeppelin
The Amplifires history starts in late 2005 when David Brunt bought a guitar case from Steve Rawlinson via ebay and, after realising that Steve was just a couple of miles away, went to collect it. Steve was looking to form another band as was David so with shared musical interests - two pieces of the jigsaw in place!
Meanwhile Steve already knew Sharon Clancy and her musical background. An opportunity had arisen earlier to play guitar in Sharon’s presence and memorably the sound of Blondie’s ’Call Me’ guitar riff was quickly accompanied by Sharon’s voice. Another piece of the jigsaw in place.
Original drummer Ted Morris knew Steve from The Boat Inn in Cromford where they were trying to realise and sell plans to run a live music club for new, young bands to the owners - this would become Band Explosion. Co-incidentally, aside from his profession as a sound and lighting engineer, Ted also played drums for another local band. Yet another piece of the jigsaw in place.
All four pieces got into the same room around September 2005 and a gig at the Boat Inn quickly ensued on 22nd October 2005. Professional commitments have slowed down their sonic assault but October 2006 sees The Amplifires poised and ready to rock. Ted, due to outside commitments left the band in September 2007. Ruth Dobson joined the band as drummer and played her first gig at The Red Lion on the 4th October 2007. Now looking to get the band moving forward again after great recent gigs in Chesterfield and Nottingham in 2008.
Hey The Amplifires, hows you, Wasted's next gig is the Stamford Arms St Georges Day Bash on the 23rd of April, live music all day and night, with a BBQ, games and great Beer! Hope to see you there!
After that on saturday is a gig at Olivers Bar in Ashton, which is going to be amazing, you don't wanna miss this one !!
Check out the upcoming shows on our profile for future events !!!Thanks for your support
Hey Guys, hows it goin? Wasted's next gig is the Stamford Arms St Georges Day Bash on the 23rd of April, live music all day and night, with a BBQ, games and great Beer! Hope to see you there! Check out the upcoming shows on our profile for future events !!!Thanks for your support
Hey The Amplifires, thanks for the friend accept, hope you like the band and hope to see you at a gig soon xxWasted's next gig is Paul Red's Rising Moon Bike Rally on Saturday 19th April, this is gonna be awesome guys !We love doing the bike shows hehe. Hope to see you there! Check out the upcoming shows on our profile for future events !!!Thanks for your support
We have an awesome NEW 5-track EP called “Ton of Bricks” out 10th March so please grab a copy from us. Title track + 3 others on our page for you to have a listen & we also have new pics, tour dates and a BRAND NEW VIDEO for “Belly of the Beast” online(left hand side of page).
Hey guys, appreciate you looking us up. Looks like we may cross paths in the future as it looks like we cover a similar gigging area. Take it easy chaps. Alex. TODB.
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We are proud to announce our return to the stage for The Godfathers' Saint Valentines Day Massacre on February 14th 2008 at The Forum, Kentish Town, London.
Tickets on sale NOW for the 1st UK concert in 19 years from the original line-up of one of Britain's greatest ever rock and roll bands.