Tall Ships | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Tall_ships_at_common_people.JPG) Tall Ships live at Common People, Southampton 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Falmouth, Cornwall, England |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock, math rock |
| Years active | 2008–2017 |
| Labels | Big Scary Monsters Blood and Biscuits FatCat Records |
| Past members | Ric Phethean Matt Parker Jamie Bush James Elliot Field |
Tall Ships were an English indie rock band, formed in 2009 whilst studying in Falmouth and based in Brighton, England. The band was composed of lead singer/guitarist Ric Phethean, bassist/backing vocalist Matt Parker, drummer Jamie Bush and keyboardist James Elliot Field.[1]
The band released two EPs and their debut album Everything Touching via Big Scary Monster Records before disappearing for three years. They released their second album Impressions in February 2017.[2]
The band announced their disbandment in September 2017 and performed three farewell shows across England in the following December.[3]
- ^ Paul Lester (5 April 2011). "New band of the day – No 998: Tall Ships". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- ^ "Big Scary Monsters Recording Company – Tall Ships". Bsmrocks.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- ^ "Tall Ships are calling it a day". Diymag.com. 26 September 2017.