The High Society are a

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group from

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, England, formed in 2006 by Matt "Maxi" Browne and Martyn "The Nelsta" Nelson following the breakup of their previous band

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. They have one release to date, the self-titled EP ''The High Society'', released in 2009. Following the reunion of King Adora, the group's future is unknown.

History

Formation (2006–2008)

Following the breakup of their previous band,

, Matt Browne and Martyn "The Nelsta" Nelson formed the band initially known as The Bombshell AC's, with a sound similar to their previous group except edging more to the

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sound of the 80's, in early 2006 eventually changing their name to The High Society playing their first live show soon after. Rounding up the band's line-up was

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bassist and

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guitarist

Ade Preston Beat Union was a pop-punk band from Birmingham, Bromsgrove and Redditch, United Kingdom. They were formerly known as Shortcut to Newark. The group has garnered comparisons to Elvis Costello and The Jam, as well as pop punk groups like Green Day ...

on guitar, bassist Glen Jones and drummer Ash Sheehan. Both Martyn and Ade left the group replaced by Danny Boy and Topper. The group would play shows sporadically over the years while also hinting at the possibility of relocating the band to

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Debut EP, King Adora reunion (2009–present)

On 12 June 2009 the group released the self-titled EP ''The High Society'', which included a recorded version of the song ''Can't Stay Away'' performed at the last King Adora show, released in 2009 on

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with a limited pressing of 100 copies sold during live shows. Ade Preston left the group as well as bassist Glen Jones who was replaced by Rex Roulette. In August 2009, the group announced they were to play an American label showcase at the O2

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on 7 September. In January 2010, King Adora announced that they were to return scheduling two gigs in April, a show in their home town Birmingham as well as a show in

. With Browne's involvement with King Adora the group's future is unknown.

Band members

Current lineup

* Matt "Maxi" Browne –

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* Danny Boy –

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* Topper –

Lead Guitar Lead guitar (also known as solo guitar) is a musical part for a guitar in which the guitarist plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs and chords within a song structure. The lead is the featur ...

* Rex Roulette –

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* Ash Sheehan –

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Previous members

* Martyn "The Nelsta" Nelson – lead guitar *

– guitar * Glen Jones – bass

Discography

EPs

References

External links

The High Society official site
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