This page will contain news stories about Wet Wet Wet, as they become available.Wet Wet WetWet Wet Wet were a successful Scottish pop band of the 1980s and 1990s and scored a number of hits in the British charts, and around the world. Wet Wet Wet were formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1986. The band members were:
The band scored their first hit in 1987 with their first single "Wishing I was Lucky" which reached number six in the UK charts. That year the band released their first album Popped In Souled Out which also became a hit and produced three more hit singles including, "Sweet Little Mystery", "Temptation", and "Angel Eyes". They also supported Lionel Richie on his UK tour. In 1988 Wet Wet Wet scored their first Number 1 hit with a cover version of the Beatles song "With a Little Help from My Friends" recorded for the charity Childline, run by Esther Rantzen. Another Beatles song, "She's Leaving Home", was equally-billed on the flip side, performed by Billy Bragg. In the same year, an album was released of their spell in the USA prior to hitting the big time, callled The Memphis Sessions. The following year the band released their second album Holding Back The River, which was also a success and produced the hit single "Sweet Surrender". The album was well-received, relying more on strings and other classical arrangements, while Pellow's vocals were always regarded as one of the best of the era. At the end of 1989, Pellow appeared on the Band Aid II charity single. In 1992 the band released a third album called High On The Happy Side which produced the Number 1 hit single "Goodnight Girl" - the only self-penned Number 1 single they would have. The single proved something of a saviour, as they previous two releases from the album had failed in the singles charts, although the album sold well. In total, five singles were released from it. In 1994 Wet Wet Wet had their biggest hit with a cover version of the Troggs single "Love is All Around" which was a huge international success and spent 15 weeks at Number 1 in the British charts. Only Pellow's insistence on deletion (he was bored of its chart domination and overheard people complaining about it) prevented the song from equalling and then breaking the record for the longest-standing Number 1 single, held by Bryan Adams. The song was from the soundtrack to the film Four Weddings and a Funeral. In the official UK best-selling singles list issued in 2002, it was placed 11th. During the rest of the 1990s the band maintained a strong Uk following although success in the singles charts became more sporadic. Pellow quit the band and went into rehab to battle a debilitating heroin addiction, while Cunningham resigned acrimoniously. Pellow succeeded in kicking his habit and returned to the public eye in 2001 with a solo album. In 2003, the band cautiously reformed in order to work on a new record, and a single called "All I Want" was released in October 2004. This page about Wet Wet Wet includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Wet Wet Wet News stories about Wet Wet Wet External links for Wet Wet Wet Videos for Wet Wet Wet Wikis about Wet Wet Wet Discussion Groups about Wet Wet Wet Blogs about Wet Wet Wet Images of Wet Wet Wet |
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In 2003, the band cautiously reformed in order to work on a new record, and a single called "All I Want" was released in October 2004. Zwan performed about 50 new original Corgan songs on its several brief tours, but released only one studio album. Pellow succeeded in kicking his habit and returned to the public eye in 2001 with a solo album. Widely seen as a vehicle for Corgan's prolific songwriting, Zwan used an intricate three-guitar attack to craft a sound often compared to that of the Smashing Pumpkins album Siamese Dream, albeit more melodic and shot through with an upbeat gentleness. Pellow quit the band and went into rehab to battle a debilitating heroin addiction, while Cunningham resigned acrimoniously. Lenchantin completed the group in spring 2002. During the rest of the 1990s the band maintained a strong Uk following although success in the singles charts became more sporadic. Sweeney recruited Pajo, and the band debuted as a four-piece in late 2001. In the official UK best-selling singles list issued in 2002, it was placed 11th. In total, five singles were released from it. The Zwan/B0lly Database (http://zwan.mg2.org). The single proved something of a saviour, as they previous two releases from the album had failed in the singles charts, although the album sold well. Mary Star of the Sea (2003). In 1992 the band released a third album called High On The Happy Side which produced the Number 1 hit single "Goodnight Girl" - the only self-penned Number 1 single they would have. Jimmy Chamberlin (drums), formerly of the Smashing Pumpkins. At the end of 1989, Pellow appeared on the Band Aid II charity single. She has also played with Queens of the Stone Age and Papa M. The album was well-received, relying more on strings and other classical arrangements, while Pellow's vocals were always regarded as one of the best of the era. Paz Lenchantin (bass), also of A Perfect Circle. The following year the band released their second album Holding Back The River, which was also a success and produced the hit single "Sweet Surrender". He has also played with Tortoise, Stereolab, Royal Trux and Will Oldham. In the same year, an album was released of their spell in the USA prior to hitting the big time, callled The Memphis Sessions. David Pajo (guitar), formerly of Slint, also the driving force behind Papa M. Another Beatles song, "She's Leaving Home", was equally-billed on the flip side, performed by Billy Bragg. He has also played with Cat Power and Guided By Voices, and collaborated with Will Oldham on an album. In 1988 Wet Wet Wet scored their first Number 1 hit with a cover version of the Beatles song "With a Little Help from My Friends" recorded for the charity Childline, run by Esther Rantzen. Matt Sweeney (guitar), formerly of the bands Chavez and Skunk. They also supported Lionel Richie on his UK tour. Billy Corgan (vocals/guitar), formerly of The Smashing Pumpkins. That year the band released their first album Popped In Souled Out which also became a hit and produced three more hit singles including, "Sweet Little Mystery", "Temptation", and "Angel Eyes". The band scored their first hit in 1987 with their first single "Wishing I was Lucky" which reached number six in the UK charts. The band members were:. Wet Wet Wet were formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1986. Wet Wet Wet were a successful Scottish pop band of the 1980s and 1990s and scored a number of hits in the British charts, and around the world. Graeme Duffin - guitar (not an official member, but always given prominent billing by the rest of the band). Neil Mitchell - keyboards. Graeme Clark - bass. Tommy Cunningham - drums. Marti Pellow (real name Mark McLaughlin) - vocals. |