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THE LIGHTYEARS
Rock / Powerpop / Pop

"New York photos + blog online at LYs website now!"

South London,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  10/3/2008
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   THE LIGHTYEARS: General Info
Member Since3/7/2005
Band WebsiteTheLightyears.com
Band Members George Owens (Lead Vocals, Guitar)

Chris Russell (Vocals, Keyboards, Bass)

Tony Lyons (Vocals, Drums)

InfluencesThe Beatles
Queen
Muse
Ben Folds Five
Death Cab For Cutie
The Shins
Radiohead
Mogwai
Cream
Sounds LikeKeane
Coldplay
The Killers
Snow Patrol
Muse
Guillemots
Ben Folds
Jack Johnson
The Feeling
Type of LabelNone



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   About THE LIGHTYEARS




Visit www.TheLightyears.com for a complete profile of the band along with more photos, music and videos.

Once upon a time, in London...

Three singers - a rocker, a raver and a roller - came together to make sweet music, argue and break hearts.

Their journey took them to France, Belgium, South Korea, Thailand and the USA. They sang to millions of people on American radio, soundtracked national TV, rocked stadiums, won an INDY Award, played Glastonbury Festival and recorded with Hugh Padgham.

They called themselves The Lightyears, which seemed like a fine name for a band who believe that anything is possible.

The Lightyears' philosophy is simple - write honest words, sing big tunes and play every gig as if it's your last.

When the world is sleeping, they'll be singing...

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Recommended if you like Keane, Coldplay, The Killers, Snow Patrol, Muse, Ben Folds, Jack Johnson, The Feeling.

For more information visit www.TheLightyears.com.

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“I haven’t been this excited about British pop since I discovered The Beatles. The Lightyears, simply put, are incredible…”
PLAYPHILLY.COM, PHILADELPHIA USA

“I am going to tell you about a band that will make you smile…”
BBC OXFORD

“The Lightyears are a hugely impressive band, definitely one of the best independent bands that I have ever seen or heard...”
HUGH PADGHAM, PRODUCER (Sting & The Police, Genesis, Paul McCartney)

“The perfect good-time summer band”
GREEN FUSE STAGE, GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL

“A bloody good band… The Lightyears are excellent ambassadors for Britain”
SIR WARWICK MORRIS, BRITISH AMBASSADOR TO SOUTH KOREA

* * * INDY AWARD WINNERS: Best Pop/Rock Act 2007 * * *

 


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 Idiots Of Ants 





THE LIGHTYEARS's Friends Comments
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Gayle Skidmore





Sep 18 2008 7:46 AM

Hallo, my friend! Just wanted to let you know that you can now purchase my new E.P., Cowley Road, on itunes!
"The fifth song [on the Cowley Road E.P.], "Crazy," could well be Skidmore's ticket to the big time. Great hook, old-timey charm, spare arrangement. Hypnotic is what it is....With "Crazy," Gayle Skidmore is one bit of good luck away from hitting the big time."
- Jim Trageser, North County Times
You can now download “Crazy” for free on my myspace page!
Gayle Skidmore - Cowley Road - EP - Just for Now
Lucy Carter





Sep 16 2008 11:11 AM

Fab 4 Fundraisers 2008 Event Flyer 2
Dirty Voice





Aug 27 2008 3:00 PM

Haha, yeh he is. Decent guy and a great guitarist.

He was hoping to try and sort out some gig swaps with you if atall possible, but obviously it's your call.

Thanks for the comment n speak soon

Sparky - DV
sweetbreeze





Aug 25 2008 7:48 PM

Hey guys ! =)
what are your plans for lets say 11th till 18th december ..any gigs or something coming up? I..m hitting London again =)
Lisa





Aug 4 2008 5:20 PM

Hey guys. Thanks for the add. Saw you at the Goring & Streatley Regatta. You were very impressive. Love those harmonies, especially on Sleepless.

Chris - thanks for having the grace to chat for a while after the gig. I wish you all the best of luck in New York - you'll go down a storm.

Lisa

:-)
Talent Search





Aug 1 2008 1:47 PM

hey guys...loving your songs....especially the exerpt from Emily - great elodies and hook lines....love it!!!keep up the work...and don't forget to keep us updated with your gigs as when we have finished promoting we plan to come to gigs over the uk to check out the talent!!!!....keep you updated....talentsearch
Gerta Selma





Jul 25 2008 10:37 AM

helloooo i think you should get playing in Reading more often hehe

little GIBLIN x
Presence of soul





Jul 17 2008 3:06 PM

Please listen our new sound!!


+++Presence of soul information+++

2008.08.22 New Album "Blinds" Release!!
We've uploaded three new songs!!

myspace_add_amine
hannah





Jul 7 2008 9:03 PM

i can't wait for you to play at posh again!
hope to see you playing in peterborough again soon x
Trash! [Ambience] ♪





Jul 7 2008 5:17 PM

Nicely played on Saturday in Stamford :)

Couldn't help but rush to the front and sing along, with the aid of a few cans of guiness :)
No One Died





Jun 2 2008 8:39 PM

See you Sat!
Click image for facebook event



BUY ADVANCE TICKETS HERE
Vincent Pablo





Jun 2 2008 11:32 AM

HEY GUYS ,GREAT TUNES.THANKS FOR THE ADD.
CHEEERS
The Camden Slags





May 30 2008 8:43 AM

See you on the 7th...
hannah





May 22 2008 12:11 PM

will be missing you whilst your in korea haha have fun x
2nd Drove





May 18 2008 5:25 AM

great to be able to gig with you last night....thanks for the encouraging feed back,maybe see you again.
2Dx
Steve





May 4 2008 7:17 PM

Absolute legends!
hannah





May 4 2008 11:15 AM

you were so good yesterday
i was having a little sing song while serving the fans!
hope to see you all soon, take care x
Mrs Abi Schechter





May 1 2008 6:32 PM

Yo guys
Sorry if I'm scaring you by stalking you at school
you say the words and I'll stop xD
Anyways, Thanks for the bumper sticker and thanks for the high 5's

Abi xXx
Claudi*





Apr 30 2008 8:29 PM

hope,you..re fine,
greetings from germany,
c*
Lora Jayne {Looking for Keyboardist and guitarist}





Apr 16 2008 3:17 PM

Hey sweetie pie :)

Are you having a nice week? Much planned for the weekend commencing!?

Hope that you liked my music, and stay in touch!

Sending smiles you're way :)

Lora Jayne :)

xxx
hannah





Apr 9 2008 7:38 PM

are you guys actually playing at the london road stadium itself? x
The INDY Music Awards





Apr 6 2008 12:01 AM

Congratulations on making the Shortlist! And thanks to all your fans for voting! We will be in touch shortly about your 5 complimentary VIP tickets.

The INDY Music Awards
Gala Award Ceremony
Friday 25th April
The Forum, Kentish Town
London

Doors 18.30
Award Presentation 19.30 - 11.30
After Show 12.00 - 02.00
Tickets £10

Good luck!




FANS & SUPPORTERS CAN BUY TICKETS HERE

Alex





Mar 31 2008 11:57 AM

The Lightyears ROCK...Fact!
Claudi*





Mar 27 2008 6:42 PM

Have a great weekend,
love from germany-
Claudi
Ross





Mar 23 2008 4:46 PM

Hey guys, when abouts are you in school next? Do y'think we'd still be able to do that interview?
Thankssss
Smyly





Mar 23 2008 4:38 PM

aiiiii, gd to see u guys are doin the watly fest again :-) . Hope u had a gd bday in the end chris.......catch up soon x
No One Died





Mar 10 2008 8:51 AM

Fiends, Mormons, Stuntmen, lend me your ears.

The Next No One Died is approaching from behind a row silver birches. It is slinking lightly into view and, we need you to help it become the thing of dreams.

We’re elated, drunk on our own musical coup d’etat, to announce the wondrous Molloy as our headline act. They’re nominated in the Indie awards, but we don’t think Indie music wouldn’t get a Molloy Award, so it’s just not important. What is important is that Molloy make sizzling, sexy, barn-storming electropop, the likes of which would make CSS blush. Get set for a biting, fizzing, blitz of a set from our favourite band of the hour.


Main support comes in the shape of What Every Woman Wants, who come on like early Depeche Mode before all the death and darkness, or early OMD, without the in-house quibbling. WEWW, as we’re unadvisedly calling them, are a great find, rising, phoenix like, from the ashes of the Bee Bee See, they’re going to be medium to large, mark our printed words.

Or, if you’d rather Fleetwood Mack than Jack, then the superb Jingly, and positively Jangly Silent Alliance will be a pleasant respite from this electrical storm. Specializing in the melodic, danceable melancholopop made famous by New Order and The Smiths, they’ll be breezing in on the painted motorcycles of your dreams, breaking your hearts, and disappearing back to 1983 just as quickly.

So, if you’re the kind of person who just can’t control your feet, though not down to any form of epilepsy, or if you have a mind which cannot be sated by limp things like The Kooks or Razorlight, if you’ve got a problem, that No One Else can help then you know how you can find them, because it’s fairly well publicized, maybe you should try No One Died.

No One Died.
iamfreya





Mar 1 2008 6:59 PM

Like your music,

Goood Stuff! :)
hannah





Feb 24 2008 3:29 PM

good job on the battle of the bands dvd. it made me laugh.
yummy, johnny depp! he's a handsome man! xxx
Ruth





Feb 22 2008 10:58 AM

Alright boys. Just showing some love from My Space in yer Face. x
Ross





Feb 20 2008 9:32 PM

Hey guys, great go with the DVD clip today, lots of fun, outtakes are hilarious, look forward to the interview. See you about school.
Aidico





Feb 19 2008 11:44 AM

Thanks for add, guys

Good songs
SouthView (NEED GIGS!)





Feb 19 2008 12:17 AM

hey guys =D
just dropping by to say hi and stuff :)
you guys ok?

SV
x
Jim Turner





Feb 17 2008 3:14 PM

Cheers for adding me!
Finally got my new MySpace up and running, just gotta get some pictures taken.
How are you all?
KISSIMME





Feb 16 2008 1:37 AM

good gig today lads

was nice to see you all and glad to see your all doing well

spoke to couple of you and hope everything goes well with everything

speak soon

James Thomas

(p.s George tell me when new albums ready :D whenever that may be)
liz





Feb 8 2008 11:00 AM

just acquired myself a copy of "Mission Creep" thoroughly enjoying it.

and did you guy's actually write a song called "Elizabeth Bailey"?...that's me! I hope it was complimentary!
Came By Plane





Feb 4 2008 12:00 AM

thanks very much :)
xx
hannah





Feb 3 2008 9:49 PM

brilliant gig on friday! hope to see you playing there again soon :) x
ANGELO DOMINICK





Feb 3 2008 7:43 PM

Friends and Music, Thats What It's All About... Keep In Touch, Your Little Brother, ANGELO
Molly Victoria Lynn♥