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Happy Eggs have retired
Rock / Progressive / Powerpop

"Eggs split in horrible rhinoplasty-related mishap"

London, London and South East
United Kingdom

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   Happy Eggs have retired: General Info
Member Since11/28/2005
Band Websitewearehappyeggs.com
Band MembersRael Jones - Strumming and Screaming


Raphaël Sutcliffe - Rumbling and Support Screaming


Daniel Jekey - Thumping
InfluencesTypically for Myspace, this is basically a really stupid list of music that sounds nothing like what we do, and in no sensible order. Untypically, at least we're honest about it:

Biffy Clyro, The Futureheads, Radiohead, Bjork, Elbow, QOTSA, The White Stripes, Weezer, Skunk Anansie, Dresden Dolls, Thumpermonkey, Behold the Arctopus, Sikth, Lightning Bolt, Daugters, Fantomas, Early Genesis and Yes, King Crimson, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Claude Debussy, Sergei Rachmaninov, Don Caballero, Faraquet, Mogwai, Jeff Buckley, Arab Strap, Mew, Sigur Ros, Frank Zappa, Soft Machine, Brian Eno.
Sounds LikePigs thrown onto hot coals.
Type of LabelIndie



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   About Happy Eggs have retired

Sad to say, the Eggs have had to split up! Though it would be fun to site artistic differences, the truth is Rael is too busy with film and T.V. music writing, Raph is focusing on his various function and covers bands, and Daniel on his drum teaching and studies.

Thanks for all those who came down to see us.

Much love.

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The three members of Happy Eggs started out on different paths.

Guitarist / Singer Rael originally played indie / art rock, though this quickly turned into grunge, and eventually decomposed into out-and-out metal, as was the general pattern through the 90s. It was this (periodic) obsession with heavy, loud things that led Rael to an Alt Metal band called Mistaken ID, joining on drums in 2001 alongside bassist, Raphaël.

As a rhythm section the two fed off each other, and so the band became heavier and more rhythmically intense, until it all collapsed under its own foolishness in 2003.

Raphaël then spent a couple of years locked in his bedroom, writing thousands of metal riffs, occasionally leaving to play in a Beach Boys tribute band. Rael focused on guitar, and started to write high-energy rhythms within catchy song structures; but with no band mates, he was reduced to the rank of “solo studio artist.”

Realising that this was not the way forward, Raphaël and Rael started jamming again, and embarked on a search for a drummer. One day, an e-mail was received from a Hungarian called Daniel:

"I have been playing and teaching professionally since 1997, and studied drums in Paris at the CIM Conservatoire. I played and recorded with a few major acts in Hungary, opened for Morcheeba, The Cure, Apollo 440, Faithless..."

This was clearly the guy for the job.

The trio got busy practicing, were razor tight to the point of autism, and burst forth upon the London Gig circuit in February 2007.

It all came crashing down in September 2007 when other commitments meant the eggs became scrambled, before they had chance to fully grow in the chickens. Bah.

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The recordings here are from Rael Solo days, no full-band Egg recordings were ever made.

We are proud members of a Collective of local bands named Tooting Bizarre.


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Nov 11 2008 8:14 PM

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Nov 5 2008 2:00 AM

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Oct 29 2008 2:44 PM

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Oct 21 2008 10:10 AM

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BRIXTON WINDMILL/13TH NOVEMBER
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Missrepresent - Breaks / Drum n Bass





Sep 29 2008 1:51 PM

Good weekend?
Eden James





Jul 30 2008 10:29 AM

Hey cats,
We're playing Thursday 31st July at the Buffalo Bar in Islington, London. Come along!

Here's what the press say about the place:
THE BUFFALO BAR is situated outside the entrance to Highbury and Islington tube station opposite The Garage. This basement venue is like a mini-Metro Club, gets quickly packed out and has a really great vibe. The Electric Soft Parade, The Libertines and The Thrills have all performed secret gigs there. It also has a late license. This place really rocks.

The Buffalo Bar - 295 Upper Street Islington. London N1 1RU. UK. 9pm. Entry £6. Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington. (It's directly outside the tube station, downstairs.
See you there ;)
x
Eden James
Ocarina





Mar 22 2008 6:18 PM

Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy. How you guys doing, we really enjoyed playing the Dragon with you before. We've got some new tunes up. Check em out when you get a chance. Thanks.

Simon.
Lounge On The Farm





Nov 20 2007 11:20 PM

A flyer-y gift from us to you...
DANNY





Oct 14 2007 11:30 PM

Thank you for the add!
The Mergatroid





Oct 11 2007 2:24 PM

I will pay you £12 (as well as my entrance fee) to reform for one gig.

I have been cruelly cheated by fate.
Bags Down Get Out





Oct 7 2007 7:13 PM

Sorry to hear you guys have split up. I'm miffed I only saw you once (I was the very drunk man with Kate in Kilburn). I thought you were great and I know Kate is appalled to hear the news. Sarah will always have a very special place in both of our hearts. I'll be following your next moves like some creepy internet stalker. Chris
Hippi Cymraes





Oct 6 2007 11:06 AM

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

I am broken. sob.
Albany





Oct 4 2007 6:59 PM

Sorry to hear about the Eggs having been scrambled - big shame.

Much love and fondness,

Guy
Hippi Cymraes





Sep 6 2007 11:39 AM

Why no gigs ever? Sort it please, I miss you :(
Arcane Roots





Aug 28 2007 12:49 PM

absolutley bloody love your songs. do you have a demo of sort?andrew
Not The Face





Aug 26 2007 12:28 PM

Keep it weird, Eggs.



NTF
Tooting Bizarre!





Aug 2 2007 10:25 AM

We are building a Tooting Bizarre "rockin' bands directory".

This is so we can find you fast when we have gig slots to fill.

Give us your contact details by commenting on our blog page.
stephen





Jul 23 2007 4:06 PM

yea mite av 2 pay a visit!! where do ya play then? in kent?? yea cant stand the stuff.....makes me heave!!!
Emily [Vengeance] Loves Nathan!





Jul 23 2007 3:54 PM

quite alreet...thanx 2 u 2!

im on holz on the isle of wight at the mo...drinkin 4 a week =]

hehe

xoxo
Sarah Brimley Photography





Jul 23 2007 1:26 PM

yeah! you should do that for sure x x x
Lady Giblin





Jul 22 2007 10:09 AM

Idea # 20000483957839209374

Fill your top friends with only, and as many, Sarahs as you can.

Bam. Instant fame. Or something.. Sx
Hippi Cymraes





Jul 19 2007 11:36 PM

Boo, I thought I was gonna get to hear a lovely story about Marshmellows. Very disappointed.

Please send me your email address and I will email you some pictures for wanking very soon.

xxx
peter





Jul 19 2007 10:00 PM

hey dudes nice sounds hows it going
JODIE AYSHA---NEW TUNE & PICS UP CHECK IT OUT XXX





Jul 19 2007 9:11 PM

hey luv u cool jus passin thru ur page wit sum real luv hope everyting cris b holar at jodie aysha xxx
stephen





Jul 18 2007 11:41 AM

hey cheers 4 the add fellas!!! wicked songs!!
Steven Richards™ (Official MySpace Page)





Jul 17 2007 11:33 AM

Hey just thought i'd drop by and see how ur doin,

hope ur good, holla sometime,

Stay Blessed,

S.R
Sarah Brimley Photography





Jul 17 2007 10:37 AM

pleased to meet you!

xx
Emily [Vengeance] Loves Nathan!





Jul 16 2007 3:31 PM

thanks very much for the add!

love the tunes!

how r ya?

xoxo
Blind Society





Jul 15 2007 8:00 PM

Great music on your site!!!

Peace from Phil B.
Lady Giblin





Jul 14 2007 10:25 AM

Unbelievable!!!! You've befriended the wonderful 12 Ton Method! Excellent choice.

But guys.. when Duncan Wilkinson tells you to keep it metal.. I can offer no further advice than to do so. That man knows.

Rael. When can I look at your face again?

Sx
Jason Moore





Jul 10 2007 3:37 PM

Hi!!!
Have a nice day...
Duncan Wilkinson





Jul 9 2007 1:21 PM

Keep it metal!!
12 Ton Method





Jul 9 2007 12:12 PM

Thanks for supporting 12 Ton Method. Come back soon!
Miss Molly





Jul 5 2007 7:13 PM

hi ya thanku for the friend request! songs are really really goooooood! xxx
Hippi Cymraes





Jul 3 2007 10:13 AM

I was all excited about seeing you on the 4th and 5th, but then there's all this Windmill 'but they're friends with the White Stripes' bollocks and so no Happy Eggs for me. Boo.

So, are you actually playing @8 on the 12th? Hoping I can make that one. I miss your noise.
palomine





Jul 2 2007 5:05 PM

hey guys,

cool tunes!
i like it!
thankx for the request!
keep it up...

greetz nico
MenWithTheMovieCamera





Jun 28 2007 11:11 AM

I don't think it would be right if we didn't make such a film!

ryan...mwtmc
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