Red Rum Club
British rock band
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Red Rum Club is a British alternative rock band from Merseyside composed of Fran Doran (vocals), Tom Williams (guitar and backing vocals), Michael McDermott (guitar and backing vocals), Simon Hepworth (bass guitar), Joe "the Blow" Corby (trumpet) and Neil Lawson (drums).[2] Their debut album, Matador, reached Top 50 in the UK Album Sales Charts with tracks appearing across BBC Radio 1, Radio 2 and 6 Music.[1] Their 2024 album, Western Approaches, charted at number 8 on the UK Albums Chart.[3]
Red Rum Club | |
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Red Rum Club playing in The Cavern Club, Liverpool | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Bootle, Merseyside, UK |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Label | Modern Sky[1] |
| Members | Joe "the Blow" Corby Fran Doran Simon Hepworth Neil Lawson Michael McDermott Tom Williams |
| Website | www |
History
All six members originally played in separate bands before forming in 2016, with many of them never having met before sharing a rehearsal space. They quickly bonded musically, aided by their extracurricular activities, including weekly boxing sessions together.[2]
Red Rum Club have stated that Bootle – and its seafaring, industrial heritage – plays a big role in the record's sound. Their frequent tours of the United States also influence their musical style.[4]
Red Rum Club have had tours around the United Kingdom and the United States,[5] as well as concerts in Romania,[6] South Korea[7] and Sweden.[8]
They have been compared to fellow scouse bands such as The Zutons.[2]
Band Members
- Joe "the Blow" Corby - trumpet (2016-Present)
- Fran Doran - lead vocals, occasional guitar (2016-Present)
- Simon Hepworth - bass (2016-Present)
- Neil Lawson - drums (2016-Present)
- Michael McDermott - guitar, backing vocals (2016-Present)
- Tom Williams - guitar, backing vocals (2016-Present)
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
- "Alone Together" (2016)
- "Vanilla" (2022)
- "The River" (2022)