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The Black Velvets were a
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. The band formed in 2003 and disbanded in August 2007 after releasing one album.


History

The Black Velvets were formed in 2003 by guitarist Robbie Ross, drummer Nick Kilroe, and cousins Dave Dutton (bass guitar) and Paul Carden (vocals). The band counted
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as a fan, and he was present when the band joined
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, but refused to sign as a witness when the band signed their contract.Varma, Anuji (2005) "Kiss & Tell : TIPPING THE Black Velvets", '' Sunday Mercury'', 20 March 2005 They also signed with Sanctuary Management. The band's debut single, "Get On Your Life" was released in November 2004. In 2005, The Black Velvets co-headlined the second
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'New School of Rock' tour, together with The Glitterati and Hurricane Party. 2005 saw the release of further singles: "3345" (which gave them their biggest chart hit, with a number 34 placing in the
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), "Glamstar", and "Once in a While", and also saw the release of the band's self-titled debut
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. To coincide with the album's release, the band played at The Cavern in Liverpool, where they were awarded the honour of their own signed brick in the wall of the club.Black Velvets to get Liverpool music honour
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'', 25 August 2005, retrieved 2010-04-14 Extensive touring followed. The band also played dates supporting
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. The band's eponymous album was produced by
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. The band toured to promote this release, but subsequently parted ways with their management, and went on to perform new material live in 2006.Mansey, Kate (2006) "Velvety sounds", ''
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''. The song "Get on Your Life" was used in the TV series '' Sugar Rush'' and included on the associated soundtrack album. After the band split up in 2007, Carden and Dutton performed in 'The Marvellous Medicine Band', as well as 'The Dave Dutton Blues Explosion'. In 2013, Dave Dutton formed a new band called 'Kingdom'. Also in 2013, Paul Carden auditioned for
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's team. As of 2021 Carden was recording under the name This Is War!


Musical style

The band described their influences as, "Glam Punk Rock 'n' Roll", and their influences included
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, AC/DC and T. Rex. Drummer Nick Kilroe described the band's sound in 2005 as, "Classic Rock 'n' Roll", going on to say that the band were looking for, "Another Oasis-style vibe". A live review from 2004 described the band as, "Obviously hugely influenced by the '70s, with each song boasting swaggering guitar riffs and drums that almost demanded to be stomped along to".Murphy, John (2004)
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described the band as follows: "Imagine the lumping energy of
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, bearded and wearing a corduroy trilby, and you’re close to The Black Velvets".Hodge, Carol (2005)
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described the band's sound as, "Big, stomping
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rock, with just enough glam for the girls".Annot, Michaela (2004)
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Members

*Paul Carden - vocalsAlmroth-Wright, Indy (2005)
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, 15 April 2005, retrieved 2010-04-14 *Nick Kilroe - drums *Dave Dutton - bass guitar *Robbie Ross - guitar


Discography


Albums

*''The Black Velvets'' (12 Sept. 2005, CD, Vertigo) - Parentheses indicate composer(s), according to album booklet: #"I Won't Lie Down" (Kilroe/Carden/Dutton) 3:21 #"Get On Your Life" (Kilroe) 3:23 #"Once In A While" (Kilroe) 2:57 #"Not All The Time" (Dutton/Ross) 2:56 #"3345" (Kilroe) 3:14 #"Glamstar" (Kilroe) 2:47 #"Lady Lime" (Kilroe/Dutton) 4:25 #"You Won't Be Changing Me" (Kilroe) 3:08 #"Save Me" (Carden) 2:51 #"You're Not Giving It All" (Kilroe/Carden/Dutton/Ross) 4:03 #"Fear And Loathing" (Kilroe/Carden) 2:52 #"This Time Later" (Kilroe/Carden) 2:20 The last two songs were added to the Japanese "Summer School Of Rock '05" release of the album.


Singles

*"Get on Your Life" (2004, Vertigo) CD: "Get on Your Life"/"Rude Boy"/"Fear and Loathing"
7" vinyl: "Get on Your Life"/"This Time Later" *"3345" (2005, Vertigo) - UK #34Black Velvets
Chart Stats, retrieved 2010-04-14 CD: "3345"/"Not All The Time"/"You're So Rock 'N' Roll"
7" vinyl: "3345"/"Soul Saviour" *"Glamstar" (2005, Vertigo) CD: "Glamstar"/"Sing My Melody"/"Close Your Eyes"
7" vinyl: "Glamstar"/"Good Times High" *"Once in a While" (2005, Vertigo): - UK #75 CD: "Once in a While"/"Sing my Melody"/"Close Your Eyes"
7" vinyl: "Once in a While"/"Now Listen"


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Black Velvets, The English rock music groups Musical groups from Liverpool Musical groups established in 2003 Musical groups disestablished in 2007