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Trashcan Sinatras

Scottish band Trashcan SinatrasThe band in March 2011Background informationOriginIrvine, Ayrshire, ScotlandGenres Alternative rock indie pop Years active1986–presentLabelsLo-Five (UK, North America: current)JVC (Japan 2006–current)Picnic Records (UK: 2004–2007)Go! Discs (UK: 1989–1996)spinART (US: 2004)London (US: 1990–1993)Avex (Japan: 2004–2006)Sony Japan (1999)Members Francis Reader Paul Livingston Stephen Douglas Davy Hughes Past membersGeorge McDaid John Douglas Websitetrashcansinatras.com Trashcan Sinatras are a Scottish indie rock band that were formed in Irvine, Scotland in 1986. The band's music makes frequent use of pop harmonies and wordplay. History Formation The band members met through the club/pub music scene in Irvine. The original band members included Frank Reader (bass), Davy Hughes (guitar and vocals), George McDaid (guitar) and Paul Forde (drums). By late 1986, the line-up had changed to include Paul Livingston (guitar), John Douglas (guitar) and Stephen Douglas (drums), along with Frank Reader moving to vocals and Davy Hughes to bass. While the band has included other members for short periods of time over the years, this is the line-up that would