Abdoujaparov

This article is about a band. For the professional cyclist, see Djamolidine Abdoujaparov.

Abdoujaparov
Abdoujaparov in concert (31 October 2008, Hamburg)
Abdoujaparov in concert (31 October 2008, Hamburg)
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresPost-punk
Alternative rock
Years active1998–present
LabelsSpinach
Pop Gun
MembersLes Carter
Richy Crockford
Bomber
Jon Barnard
Websiteabdou.co.uk

Abdoujaparov are a punk band formed on 19 October 1998 by ex-Carter USM guitarist Les Carter (aka Fruitbat). Abdoujaparov's musical foundation is in 1977 punk rock.[1]

Eight EPs, two singles and four albums have been released so far. A compilation CD featuring tracks from the first 3 EPs was released by Pop Gun in Australia. The band has toured the UK, Germany, Australia and America.[2]

Les and guitarist Richy Crockford have also recorded and toured under the name iDou, which consists of the two playing guitars over a backing track supplied by an iPod Shuffle.[3]

The band composed the song Pop Pop Pop for the 2004 video game Airburst Extreme.[4] and Les and Richy wrote the music featured in the Xbox live arcade game TotemBall.

The band is named after a professional cyclist Djamolidine Abdoujaparov, from Uzbekistan.[1]

  1. ^ a b Carlson, Dean. "Abdoujaparov Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
  2. ^ "Abdoujaparov Gigography, Tour History". Songkick. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
  3. ^ Hubbard, Michael (18 February 2006). "The Frank and Walters + Hybrasil @ Islington Bar Academy, London". musicOMH. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
  4. ^ "Strange Flavour Ltd". Strangeflavour.com.