Ace (band)

Carrack re-recorded "How Long", which became a UK Top 40 hit again in 1996. It is also directed by Edgar Wright (Spaced and Shaun of the Dead). Of the members of the band Carrack has enjoyed most post-Ace success, playing in Eric Clapton's band, joining Squeeze, and latterly playing with Mike & the Mechanics. Video features award winning comedians Simon Pegg (Spaced and Shaun of the Dead) and David Walliams (Little Britain), along with Lucy Davis, Julia Davies, Alice Lowe and Lauren Laverne. The band eventually moved to America but disbanded in July 1977 when most of the remaining members joined Frankie Miller's band. Hatherley shoots groundbreaking new video for single "Bastardo". The simple tale of infidelity captured people's attention and it became a Top 20 hit in the UK and also reached number 3 in the USA charts. "Meltdown" get's a US release date of March 8th, thru Warner Bros imprint Record Collection.

It was a perfectly crafted pop song with a hypnotic bass introduction directly "borrowed" from "Travelling Song" by Pentangle, followed by Carrack's sweet electric piano. Star Wars Republic Commando game to finally be released using "Clones" as title music. The single "How Long", culled from this record, gave them an enormous hit that they were never able to repeat. Both album and single achieve top 40 status in the UK. The album, Five-A-Side, was a creditable debut. Band team up with Lucasarts for new Star Wars game. "Clones", taken from the album "Meltdown" is the first music to be used in anything Star Wars related that hasn't been composed by John Williams.On August 16th Charlotte Hatherley releases her first solo album "Grey Will Fade" on Stephen Taverner's Double Dragon Music label ([1] (http://www.doubledragonmusic.com)), preceded by singles “Kim Wilde” (released for free via her website (http://www.charlottehatherley.com/)) and “Summer”. 17 March 1948, Dublin, Ireland) had replaced Witherington. It goes top ten in the UK.

Before the recording of their first album, ex-Bees Make Honey drummer Fran Byrne (b. On June 29 Ash released Meltdown. Carrack and Comer came from Warm Dust, and King arrived via Mighty Baby, whose antecedents were the highly regarded 1960s band The Action. Ace became one of the darlings of the UK pub rock circuit with their polished funky pop music. A new single 'Envy' is released, followed shortly afterwards by the singles collection 'Intergalactic Sonic 7's'. The members were assembled from various other known bands and were all competent musicians. The latter features a B-Side written and sung by Charlotte Hatherley. 26 December 1953, Enfield, Middlesex, England; drums). Subsequent singles released from 'Free All Angels' were 'Burn Baby Burn' (April), 'Sometimes' (July), 'Candy' (October) and 'There's A Star' (December).

23 February 1949, Burnley, Lancashire, England; bass), Steve Witherington (b. 1 album 'Free All Angels' in April. 18 July 1948, Muswell Hill, London; guitar, vocals), Terry "Tex" Comer (b. The single 'Shining Light' is released in January 2001, followed by the No. 18 September 1946, Kentish Town, London; guitar, vocals) Phil Harris (b. In September 98 Ash released “Jesus Says” the following month the second album proper Nu-Clear Sounds and in November “Wildsurf”. 22 April 1951, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England; keyboards, vocals), Alan "Bam" King (b. She went down a storm, as did the first single that she appeared on, “A Life Less Ordinary” which was the soundtrack to the Ewan McGregor / Cameron Diaz film of the same name.

Formed in the UK during December 1972 and originally called Ace Flash And The Dynamos - quickly abbreviated after a couple of gigs - Ace comprised; Paul Carrack (b. The lads then recruited Charlotte Hatherley who had previously been with the band Nightnurse and she made her gig debut at a few small gigs a week before appearing at the V97 festival. Ace were a British rock music band who enjoyed moderate success in the 1970s. The UK fans could buy a limited edition CD of it on the bands own Deathstar label. February 17 had them release Live at the Wireless, as the title suggests a live album, recorded at the Triple J Studios in Australia. 1996 saw them release the singles “Goldfinger” and “Oh Yeah” either side of ‘’1977’’.

(Owen had worked on Oasis’ debut album Definitely Maybe and produced their second (What's the Story) Morning Glory. They then began to work with Owen Morris on 1977 which was to become their next album. Steve Lamacq on BBC Radio 1 and so followed up their debut single with “Petrol”, (August 5 1994), and “Uncle Pat” – (October 17 1994) on their new label Infectious Records. They received some priceless airplay from D.J.

This album would later be released in the United States in 1995 with 4 bonus tracks, making it have 11 songs total. Ash released their first album, "Trailer," in October of this year, which only included 7 songs. The band were on their way. Suitably impressed Steve put up the money so that they could press 2000 7” copies of Jack Names the Planets” - (February 1994) on Steve’s own LaLaLand record label.

In early 1994 Stephen Taverner came across ‘’Garage Girl’’ the bands demo tape. The demo tapes had not gained much attention yet and Ash was still playing small shows at local clubs. In 1993 Ash made the demo tape, "Garage Girl," which featured "Jack Names The Planets" and "Intense Thing" taken from Shed, as well as some new tracks including "Petrol." They released their compilation demo tape, "Pipe Smokin' Brick" later this year, which featured an assortment of their best demo songs from the other 4 demo tapes. These tapes featured their earliest material and the first recordings of some songs that would later be on their 1995 release, "Trailer", including "Intense Thing," "Get Out," "Obscure Thing," and their future single, "Jack Names The Planets.".

They created three demo tapes this year, "Solar Happy" in June, "Shed" in September, and the "Home Demo Tape" in November. Ash officially formed. In 2002 Q magazine named Ash as one of the "50 Bands To See Before You Die". They then ambitiously decided to try to develop their own music.

After barely a couple of gigs they were left on their own when the others left. Requiring a drummer they had a few drinks with Rick, who was in the year above them at school and had switched from playing the guitar to drums. Initially inspired by Twisted Sister and Iron Maiden in the early 90s, Tim and Mark formed a heavy metal band called Vietnam with a few schoolfriends. The original band members were Tim Wheeler (vocals / guitar), Mark Hamilton (bass guitar) and Rick McMurray (drums), who were later joined by Charlotte Hatherley (guitar/vocals). Ash's music, though originally commonly described as Britpop, has also been catagorised as indie, rock and punk.

Ash is a band which was originally formed in Downpatrick (Northern Ireland) in 1992. Before the formation of Ash, Mark and Tim played in a high school band called "Vietnam" with some of their friends. "Pipe Smokin' Brick" – (1993). "Garage Girl" – (February 1993). "Home Demo" – (November 1992).

"Shed" – (September 1992). "Solar Happy" – (July 1992). "I’m On Drugs" – (February 15 2003). "Barbie" – (March 1 1997).

"Get Ready" – (December 1995). "Satellite Transmissions Volume 1" – (May 2003). "Numbskull" – (April 26 1999). "Renegade Cavalcade" – (December 6 2004).

"Starcrossed" – (July 19 2004). "Orpheus" – (May 3 2004). "Clones" – (February 25 2004). "Jack Names the Planets" – (December 2 2002).

"Envy" – (August 26 2002). "There’s a Star" – (December 31 2001). "Candy" – (October 1 2001). "Sometimes" – (June 9 2001).

"Burn Baby Burn" – (April 2 2001). "Shining Light" – (January 29 2001). "Wildsurf" – (November 23 1998). "Jesus Says" – (September 21 1998).

"A Life Less Ordinary" – (October 25 1997). "Oh Yeah" – (June 24 1996). "Goldfinger" – (April 15 1996). "Angel Interceptor" – (October 9 1995).

"Girl From Mars" – (July 31st 1995). "Kung Fu" – (March 20 1995). "Uncle Pat" – (October 17 1994). "Petrol" - (August 5 1994).

"Jack Names the Planets” - (February 1994). Meltdown - (May 17, 2004). Intergalactic Sonic 7’’s – (September 9 2002). Free All Angels – (April 23, 2001).

Nu-Clear Sounds – (October 5, 1998). Live at the Wireless – (February 17, 1997). 1977 – (May 6 1996). Trailer – (October 1994).