Mozart Estate

Mozart Estate
Lawrence Hayward (Mozart Estate) in concert at the Paris Popfest at the Le Hasard Ludique in Paris in 2022
Lawrence Hayward (Mozart Estate) in concert at the Paris Popfest at the Le Hasard Ludique in Paris in 2022
Background information
Also known asGo-Kart Mozart
OriginLondon, England
GenresGlam rock, indie rock, synthpop, novelty rock[1]
Years active1999–present
LabelsWest Midlands Records
MembersLawrence
Rusty Stone
Xav Clarke
Charlie Hannah
Tom Pitts
Past membersTerry Miles
Ralph Phillips
Tony Barber
Johnny Male
Gary Ainge
Dave Caplin
Patrick Hagen

Mozart Estate, formerly known as Go-Kart Mozart, are an English indie pop band founded by Lawrence, previously of the bands Felt and Denim. Lawrence formed the group as a reaction to his previous bands' lack of commercial success.[1] He has called it "the world's first B-side band," which he explains "simply meant that you would take away the pressure of I've got to write a hit single, I've got to write an album that's going to get in the top ten."[2] The band's original name is derived from a line in the song "Blinded by the Light" by Bruce Springsteen.[3]

  1. ^ a b Hage, Erik. "Go-Kart Mozart - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
  2. ^ Graham, Ben (20 February 2018). "Dismantled King Back On His Throne: The Strange World Of… Lawrence". The Quietus. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  3. ^ Baines, Josh (9 February 2018). "Here Lies Lawrence, The Best Pop Star the World Never Really Knew". Noisey. Retrieved 6 May 2018.