The Strypes

Not to be confused with The Stripes.

The Strypes
The Strypes performing at the O2 Academy in 2013 Left to right: Pete O'Hanlon, Evan Walsh, Ross Farrelly, Josh McClorey
The Strypes performing at the O2 Academy in 2013
Left to right: Pete O'Hanlon, Evan Walsh, Ross Farrelly, Josh McClorey
Background information
OriginCavan, Ireland
GenresMod revival, pub rock, rock and roll, indie rock, blues rock, hard rock
Years active2010–2018
LabelsVirgin EMI Records
MembersRoss Farrelly (Vocals)
Josh McClorey (Guitar)
Pete O'Hanlon (Bass)
Evan Walsh (Drums)
Past membersJack Hayden (Bass)
Conor Bates (guitar)

The Strypes were a four-piece rock band from Cavan, Ireland, formed in 2010 consisting of Ross Farrelly (lead vocals/harmonica), Josh McClorey (lead guitar/vocals), Peter O'Hanlon (bass guitar/harmonica) and Evan Walsh (drums). The band played the local scene with various members switching parts as they searched for their sound. They drew inspiration from 1960s blues boom and 1970s pub rock bands such as Dr. Feelgood,[1] Eddie and the Hot Rods, The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds,[1] Lew Lewis and Rockpile as well as the original bluesmen and rock 'n' roll artists such as Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley,[2] Howlin' Wolf[2] and Little Walter, among others.

The band, with a shared love of blues and rhythm and blues music, formed in the town of Cavan, Ireland. After several months gigging around their hometown, the band began playing clubs and pubs around Ireland, playing sets mixing original material with rhythm and blues covers. Their performances became well received by crowds across Ireland and their reputation as a live act grew.

The band's debut EP Young, Gifted & Blue brought them surprise success and recognition in 2012, topping the iTunes Blues charts. After signing with Elton John's record label, the band released their debut L.P Snapshot in 2013, bringing them to national fame.

The band became known for their live performances and supported artists like the Arctic Monkeys, Johnny Marr and Paul Weller on tour.

The band followed up with the release of Little Victories, which received comparatively mixed reviews due to its more indie-rock style. They embarked on a world tour in support of the album.

The band released Spitting Image in 2017, which enjoyed rave reviews but relatively poor commercial success.

The band announced their split on social media in November 2018.[3] Three of the former members remain musically active: McClorey as lead singer of Soft Launch,[4] O'Hanlon as touring bassist for Lord Friday the 13th[5] and Walsh as bassist and bandleader for The Savage Hearts.[6]

  1. ^ a b "The Strypes - Q&A - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "The Strypes Interview With SecretFangirls.com - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
  3. ^ "The Strypes on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022.[user-generated source]
  4. ^ Soft Launch - Cartwheels (Official Music Video). Retrieved 3 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  5. ^ Lord Friday the 13th at Elsewhere (Zone One) - St. Judy (Live). Retrieved 3 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  6. ^ THE SAVAGE HEARTS | LUCKY SEVEN | CAVAN ARTS FEST ‘23. Retrieved 3 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.