The Kooks
The
Kooks are an English Indie rock band formed in Brighton, East Sussex, in 2001.
Formed by Luke Pritchard (vocals/guitar), Hugh Harris (lead guitar), Paul
Garred (drums), and Max Rafferty (bass guitar), the lineup of the band remained
constant until 2008 and the departure of Rafferty. Dan Logan was drafted in as
a temporary replacement, until Peter Denton joined the band on a permanent
basis in October 2008. Early in 2010 Pritchard announced the departure of
drummer Paul Garred, due to a nerve problem in his arm. Chris Prendergast now
plays drums when the band play live.
A
self-described "pop" band, their music is primarily influenced by the
1960s British Invasion movement and post-punk revival of the new millennium.
With songs described as "catchy as hell", The Kooks have experimented
in several genres including rock, Britpop, pop, reggae, and ska, at times being
described as "a less severe Arctic Monkeys".
Signed
to Virgin Records just three months after forming, The Kooks broke into the
musical mainstream with their debut album Inside In/Inside Out (2006). The
album was ultimately successful, achieving quadruple platinum status in the UK
within a year and also overseas in the form of a platinum certification in
Australia and two times platinum in Ireland. The Kooks found themselves
entering into mainstream media attention, with the band winning the award for
Best UK & Ireland Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2006 and picking up a
nomination at The Brit Awards for the single "She Moves in Her Own
Way". With their follow-up Konk (2008) debuting at number one on the UK
Albums Chart, it recorded first week sales of 65,000, achieving gold status in
both the UK and Ireland. Their third studio album, entitled Junk of the Heart,
was released on 12 September 2011.
Origin:
Brighton, England
Genres:
Indie rock, Britpop, alternative rock, indie pop
Years
active: 2002–present
Labels:
Virgin, EMI
Members:
Luke Pritchard, Hugh Harris, Peter Denton, Paul Garred
Past
members: Max Rafferty, Dan Logan
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Song:
Concert:
The KOOKS - live Rock am Ring complete concert
Album:
The Kooks - Inside In/Inside Out Full Album
Interview:
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