The Ailerons

The Ailerons
OriginLondon, England
GenresIndie rock
Years active2006
Spinoff ofBlur[1]
Past membersCharity Hair
Dan Beattle
Dave Rowntree
Grog Prebble
Mike Smith
Websitetheailerons.com

The Ailerons were an English indie rock band featuring Charity Hair, Daniel Beattie, Dave Rowntree, Grog Prebble and Mike Smith.

In 2006, they were brought into public view due to their song, "Dig a Hole" being featured as iTunes' free single of the week. The song was from the band's only EP, Left Right,[2] released exclusively available through iTunes.[3] Charity Hair was later a member of the alternative country band Red Sky July with husband and wife duo Ally McErlaine and Shelly Poole.[4]

  1. ^ "Blur spin-off announce shows". NME. 17 November 2006. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  2. ^ "The Ailerons (Left Right) - EP". Phobos.apple.com. 16 October 2006. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
  3. ^ "Blur man returns with new band | News". NME. 5 October 2006. Archived from the original on 11 September 2007. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  4. ^ Shurvell, Joanne (31 March 2018). "Six Of The Best Music Venues In London". Forbes. Retrieved 6 October 2023.