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Loser Friendly
Steadman was a British indie rock band. Steadman's first album, ''Loser Friendly'', was released in the United Kingdom in 2000 on lead singer Simon Steadman's own label, Freeloader Recordings. Steadman released their second album, ''Revive'', in 2003 for Elektra Records. The album was produced by Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider. Personnel * Simon Steadman (lead vocals and guitar) * Russel Field (drums and vocals) * David Walton (bass) * Paul Phillips (guitar) * Ellie Wyatt (strings and keyboard) History Influenced by the Britpop-bands Oasis (band), Oasis and Radiohead, Steadman were also compared to The Verve. When Elektra Records dissolved, the band lost their recording deal as a result. The band has played shows with acts including Jason Mraz, Jet (band), Jet, Ash (band), Ash, Ian McCulloch (singer), Ian McCulloch of Echo & the Bunnymen, Feeder (band), Feeder, Michelle Branch and Stereolab. Their music has been featured on ''The Sims 2: University'' ("Come On") as we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hastings
Hastings () is a large seaside town and borough in East Sussex on the south coast of England, east to the county town of Lewes and south east of London. The town gives its name to the Battle of Hastings, which took place to the north-west at Senlac Hill in 1066. It later became one of the medieval Cinque Ports. In the 19th century, it was a popular seaside resort, as the railway allowed tourists and visitors to reach the town. Today, Hastings is a fishing port with the UK's largest beach-based fishing fleet. It has an estimated population of 92,855 as of 2018. History Early history The first mention of Hastings is found in the late 8th century in the form ''Hastingas''. This is derived from the Old English tribal name '' Hæstingas'', meaning 'the constituency (followers) of Hæsta'. Symeon of Durham records the victory of Offa in 771 over the ''Hestingorum gens'', that is, "the people of the Hastings tribe." Hastingleigh in Kent was named after that tribe. The place n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
