Shortly before the record was released, a tape called Two Tracker was given away free with the magazines Kerrang! and EdgeĪnd contained the tracks "Sweet 16" and "Waterfall". In 1996, the band released their first commercially available release, the EP Swim and received a 4/5 review in Kerrang! magazine (KKKK). It was limited to 1,500 CDs and 1,000 7" vinyls. A track from the demo entitled "Don't Bring Me Down", appeared as a b-side on the " Day in Day Out" single and is also a new version.įeeder's first official release was a two-track EP entitled Two Colours, released in 1995 which was only available at the band's early gigs. They won their recording contract with Echo after sending a demo tape, and then sealed the deal after an employee from the label witnessed one of the band's gigs. The band then changed their name to Feeder, named after Grant's pet goldfish. During this time they recruited Japanese bassist Taka Hirose via an advert in Loot, which Taka placed himself. They fired their bass player and then changed their name Going back to the drawing board, they formed a three-piece bandĬalled 'Reel'. The latter's sound was described by Grant as that of The Waterboys. Both of these bands failed to become successful. Shortly thereafter, they formed a band called 'Rain Dancer'. They formed an electronic duo called 'Temper Temper' after Jon left the Newport band The Darling Buds. While playing in different bands on the Newport gig circuit, Grant and Jon became friends. At this time bassist Taka Hirose and drummer Jon Lee were playing in different covers bands. Black Sabbath was the first band Grant had seen play live. Their music has been inspired by a wide variety of artists, including the Pixies and The Smashing Pumpkins.Īt the age of 14, singer and guitarist Grant Nicholas joined a band called 'Sweet Leaf', named after a Black Sabbath song. Feeder have charted 24 singles and eight albums, with six of those making the top 10 between 19, alongside 20 of their singles making the top 40 over a span of 11 years. In 20 for "Best British Live Act" and "Best British Band",Īlongside being named as one of the most successful UK chart actsīetween 1952-2006, by the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums. Rogers", the band are also currently best known for their other top 20 Which became their highest charting single at the time. Feeder have also beenĪccompanied by touring members Matt Sime (keyboards 2000–2002) and Dean Tidey (guitar, backing vocals 1998–present) and Dean Deavall (keyboards, backing vocals 2008-present).įeeder first saw mainstream success from their third album, Echo Park (2001), and its first single " Buck Rogers", In April 2009 Mark Richardson parted company with FeederĪnd reunited with his old band Skunk Anansie. He joined Feeder on a permanent basis and recorded 2 further albums Former Skunk Anansie drummer Mark Richardson was asked by Grant Nicholas to step in and record Comfort in Sound, Jon Lee tragically took his own life in January 2002 at his Miami home. Bassist Taka Hirose later joined after responding to an advert in Loot Magazine. Feeder are a platinum-selling British rock band, formed in Newport, Wales, during 1992 by singer- songwriter- guitarist Grant Nicholas and drummer Jon Lee.
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