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Chris McCormack (guitarist)
Chris McCormack (born 1973 in South Shields, England) is an English rock guitarist, best known as the guitarist and co-founder of 1990s rock band, 3 Colours Red and the organiser of Camden Rocks Festival. The younger brother of Danny McCormack of The Wildhearts, Chris McCormack first found success playing guitar for Newcastle-upon-Tyne heavy metal outfit Forgodsake, who released an album on Bleeding Heart Records before McCormack eventually left. He originally moved to London to join Honeycrack with C. J. from The Wildhearts but ended up forming 3 Colours Red with ex- Diamond Head bassist Pete Vuckovic instead. They went on to record two UK top 40 albums and six UK top 40 singles before splitting at their peak in 1999. He soon joined electro rockers Grand Theft Audio with Rich Battersby from The Wildhearts, and spent several months touring the US with them. 3 Colours Red reformed in 2002 and released a third album but split again in 2005. He has also toured as the guitarist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Shields
South Shields () is a coastal town in South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England. It is on the south bank of the mouth of the River Tyne. Historically, it was known in Roman times as Arbeia, and as Caer Urfa by Early Middle Ages. According to the 2011 census, the town had a population of 75,337. It is the fourth largest settlement in Tyne and Wear; after Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and Gateshead. The town became part of Tyne and Wear in 1974. It is within the historic county boundaries of County Durham. History The first evidence of a settlement within what is now the town of South Shields dates from pre-historic times. Stone Age arrow heads and an Iron Age round house have been discovered on the site of Arbeia Roman Fort. The Roman garrison built a fort here around AD 160 and expanded it around AD 208 to help supply their soldiers along Hadrian's Wall as they campaigned north beyond the Antonine Wall. Divisions living at the fort included Tigris bargemen (from Persia a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creation Records
Creation Records Ltd. was a British independent record label founded in 1983 by Alan McGee, Dick Green, and Joe Foster. Its name came from the 1960s band The Creation, whom McGee greatly admired. The label ceased operations in 1999, although it was revived at one point in 2011 for the release of the compilation album ''Upside Down''. Over the course of its sixteen-year history, Creation predominantly focused on alternative rock, releasing several influential indie rock, shoegazing, and Britpop records, but also featured bands performing various other styles of rock, including indie pop and post-punk, as well as some electronic, folk, and experimental artists. Early years McGee formed Creation Records following the culmination of various projects, including fanzine Communication Blur, his own rock outfit The Laughing Apple (with future Primal Scream guitarist and long-time friend Andrew Innes), and his running of the venue The Communication Club. Initially, McGee wished to p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century British Guitarists
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1973 Births
Events January * January 1 - The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark 1973 enlargement of the European Communities, enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 15 – Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, U.S. President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam. * January 17 – Ferdinand Marcos becomes President for Life of the Philippines. * January 20 – Richard Nixon is Second inauguration of Richard Nixon, sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. Nixon is the only person to have been sworn in twice as President (First inauguration of Richard Nixon, 1969, Second inauguration of Richard Nixon, 1973) and Vice President of the United States (First inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953, Second inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1957). * January 22 ** George Foreman defeats Joe Frazier to win the heavyweight world boxing championship. ** A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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English Male Guitarists
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English Rock Guitarists
English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national identity, an identity and common culture ** English language in England, a variant of the English language spoken in England * English languages (other) * English studies, the study of English language and literature * ''English'', an Amish term for non-Amish, regardless of ethnicity Individuals * English (surname), a list of notable people with the surname ''English'' * People with the given name ** English McConnell (1882–1928), Irish footballer ** English Fisher (1928–2011), American boxing coach ** English Gardner (b. 1992), American track and field sprinter Places United States * English, Indiana, a town * English, Kentucky, an unincorporated community * English, Brazoria County, Texas, an unincorporated community * Engli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snapper Music
Snapper Music is an independent record label founded in 1996 by former head of Castle Communications Jon Beecher, Dougie Dudgeon and funded by Mark Levinson from Palan Music Publishing. In 1999, Snapper broke away from its Palan parent company in an MBO in association with ACT and CAI venture capitalists. In 2004, Snapper Music was bought out by music publisher and former agent and manager Bryan Morrison (deceased) and in 2005 Jon Beecher (MD) and Dougie Dudgeon (A&R) left the company and were replaced by Frederick Jude, a former employee of Palan Music Publishing and a Snapper director. Included amongst the many artists the label has issued albums by are Anathema, Peter Andre, Cradle of Filth, No-Man, Ozric Tentacles, Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Kenny Rogers, the Stooges, and W.A.S.P. As well as having its own imprint, Snapper Music owns or distributes several labels which deal in a variety of genres of music: Peaceville (metal), Kscope (post-progressive), Madfish (Classic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuclear Holiday
''Nuclear Holiday'' is a live album by UK rock band 3 Colours Red. It was recorded at the Islington Academy in London, England, on 6 February 2004 for a live D.V.D. (''Live at the Islington Academy'') by Secret/Snapper Records. The audio was later released and titled ''Nuclear Holiday''. Track listing # Repeat To Fade # This Is My Hollywood # Paranoid People # Pure # Fit Boy And Faint Girl # Mental Blocks # World Is Yours # Sunny in England # Copper Girl # Nerve Gas # God Shaped Hole # Sixty Mile Smile # Hateslick # Paralyse # Beautiful Day # Nuclear Holiday Personnel * Pete Vuckovic Peter Bryan Vuckovic (born February, 1971 in Devon, England) is an English singer-songwriter and bass player. Biography Of half Serbian descent, Vuckovic grew up in Tiverton, Devon listening to hard rock and metal, singing and playing bass in b ... – vocals/bass * Chris McCormack – guitar/vocals * Paul Grant – guitar/vocals * Keith Baxter – drums Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mighty Atom Records
Mighty Atom Records is a Welsh based record label. The company was formed in early 2000 by Dave Simpson and Roger Hopkins. It is known for having been one of a few independent record labels at the forefront of the UK emo scene in the early 2000s, due to its early involvement with Funeral for a Friend. It operates out of the former BBC buildings in Swansea, Wales. The label ran into financial difficulties as the years progressed and although still a functioning label, have not released any material since Brigade in 2006. The Mighty Atom recording facility 'Mighty Atom Studios' still operates out of Wales, and has recorded the majority of the bands and records released on the label. Notable bands on its past and present roster are: * Funeral for a Friend * 3 Colours Red * Hondo Maclean * Brigade * Bassknives * Aconite Thrill * Hollywood Ending * The Lucky Nine * Liberty 37 * Goatboy * Days in December Notable bands recorded at Mighty Atom are: * Funeral for a Friend * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union Of Souls
''The Union of Souls'' is the third album from U.K. rock band 3 Colours Red. It was released on Mighty Atom Records in 2004. Eight of the ten tracks were recorded at the old BBC studios in Swansea, Wales with Joe Gibb (Funeral for a Friend); the other two ("Repeat to Fade" and "F.C.K.U") were recorded in London with Chris Sheldon (Foo Fighters/ Therapy?). The album was released on Mighty Atom Records in 2004 to critical acclaim but little commercial success. "Repeat to Fade" and "The World is Yours" were released as singles, the latter only as a download. Track listing #"The Union of Souls" (Vuckovic) #"Repeat to Fade" (McCormack, Vuckovic) #"The World is Yours" (Vuckovic) #"Desensitise" (McCormack, Vuckovic) #"Counterfeit Jesus" (Vuckovic) #"Ceasefire" (Vuckovic) #"Made in Indonesia" (McCormack, Vuckovic) #"Land of Debris" (McCormack, Vuckovic) #"F.C.K.U" (Vuckovic) #"Lullaby" (McCormack, Vuckovic) Personnel ;3 Colours Red * Pete Vuckovic - vocals, bass * Chris McCormack - gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
