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The King Blues | |
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 King Blues at Kendal Calling 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2004–2012; 2015–present |
| Labels | currently: Meatball Records / Speech Development Records (formerly: Transmission Recordings, Island Records, Field Recordings, Household Name Records) |
| Members | Jonny "Itch" Fox Dean Ashton Ben Bridges Andy Mckenzie Jack Emmings Marianne Canning |
| Past members | Jamie Jazz Peter Jolliffe Thomas Louis Bennett Jack Usher Dean Ashton Kat Marsh Josie Dobson Robin Guy Chris Goodman George Lindsay Perkie Ade Preston Charlie Wilson Jim Parmley Johnny Rich Al Gunby |
The King Blues are a British punk rock band from London credited for fusing punk and hip hop together with influences from ska and spoken word. Tariq Ali described the band's sounds as "rough, radical music that should unsettle the rulers of this country. A new generation of musicians are challenging war-monger politicians and their courtiers".[1] Influences include Public Enemy, The Clash and The Specials. Lead singer Jonny "Itch" Fox describes the band's sound as 'rebel street music.'[2]
- ^ "The King Blues". Ukulelehunt.com. Retrieved 3 April 2012.
- ^ Student Activist Diary (23 August 2011). "The King Blues – A Powerful Political Voice". Student Activist Diary. Retrieved 3 April 2012.