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Longpigs
Longpigs
Artist Information
Genres: Alternative Pop/Rock, Britpop
Active: 90's
Formed: 1994 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
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Biography
A Britpop band with energy and grit besides the obvious melodic flair and arrogant airs, Longpigs formed in their hometown of Sheffield in 1994, around vocalist Crispin Hunt, guitarist Richard Hawley, bassist Simon Stafford and drummer Dee Boyle. Although they were signed to a major label just months after playing their first gig, the band were crushed when the label went under, especially since a new label would have to pay £500,000 to release them from their contract. Enter the deep pockets of U2's Mother Records, and Longpigs soon had a deal with Mother. Their single "Far" hit the U.K.
Discography
Release: October 1999
Label: Mother
Release: February 25, 1997
Label: Polygram