The Long Blondes | |
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 The Long Blondes | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Sheffield, England |
| Genres | Indie rock, indie pop, post-punk revival |
| Years active | 2003–2008, 2021–2022 |
| Labels | Rough Trade |
| Past members | Kate Jackson Dorian Cox Reenie Hollis Emma Chaplin Screech Louder |
| Website | thelongblondes.com |
The Long Blondes were an English indie rock band formed in Sheffield in 2003 by Dorian Cox (lead guitar and keyboards), Reenie Hollis (real name Kathryn Hollis) (bass guitar and backing vocals), Emma Chaplin (rhythm guitar, keyboards and backing vocals), Kate Jackson (lead vocals) and Screech Louder (real name Mark Turvey, drums).[1]
After several critically acclaimed singles, they released their debut album, Someone to Drive You Home, on Rough Trade Records in November 2006. Their second album, Couples, was produced by Erol Alkan and released in April 2008. On 20 October 2008, due to the unexpected illness of their primary songwriter and lead guitarist, Dorian Cox, the band announced their amicable split via a message on their website, the same day their singles compilation, "Singles" was released.[2] In 2021, The Long Blondes reunited as a duo composed of Jackson and Cox.
- ^ "Drummer's year in the spotlight". Stourbridge News. 21 December 2006. Retrieved 5 April 2007.
- ^ "The Long Blondes split up". NME. 20 October 2008. Retrieved 27 November 2009.