Kenickie

Kenickie
OriginSunderland, England
GenresBritpop, alternative rock, pop punk, power pop, indie pop
Years active1994–1998
LabelsSlampt, Fierce Panda, EMIdisc, Warner Bros.
Past membersLauren 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.