Kenickie | |
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| Origin | Sunderland, England |
| Genres | Britpop, alternative rock, pop punk, power pop, indie pop |
| Years active | 1994–1998 |
| Labels | Slampt, Fierce Panda, EMIdisc, Warner Bros. |
| Past members | Lauren Laverne Marie du Santiago Emmy-Kate Montrose Johnny X |
Kenickie were an English four-piece pop punk band from Sunderland. The band was formed in 1994 and consisted of lead vocalist, guitarist and lyricist Lauren Laverne (b. Lauren Gofton), drummer Johnny X (real name Pete Gofton, Lauren's brother), lead guitarist and occasional lead vocalist Marie du Santiago (b. Anne Marie Nixon) and bass guitarist Emmy-Kate Montrose (b. Emma Jackson). The band's name comes from their favourite character in the film Grease.