The Days (band)
The Days | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ivybridge, Devon, United Kingdom |
| Years active | 2005–2009 |
| Labels | Atlantic |
| Past members | Luke Simpkins Harry Meads Dan Simpkins Tim Ayers |
The Days were a British pop band, formed in 2005, originating from Ivybridge, Devon, UK.[1]
History[edit]
Formed in 2005, the band's lineup was brothers Luke (vocals, piano) & Dan Simpkins (bass guitar), and Harry Meads (drums).[2] After the members went to university in London and built up a fan base, and were joined in 2007 by guitarist Tim Ayers.[2][3] All the members had attended the same school, Ivybridge Community College.[4] After gaining interest from several record companies they were signed by Atlantic Records.[2]
In November 2007, they released an EP, Evil Girls. This was followed by singles "No Ties" and "Never Give Up".[5] "No Ties" peaked at number 91 on the UK Singles Chart.[5]
They toured as a support act for Paolo Nutini, The Fray, Supergrass, Elliot Minor, and Scouting for Girls, and headlined their own UK tour in 2009.[2][3][6][5][7] In the same year, they visited Droitwich Spa High School.
They recorded an album in 2008 at Grouse Lodge with producers John Cornfield and Youth, but it was not released.[3][4]
On 16 November 2009 they announced that Ayers had left the band but that they would continue as a three-piece band.
The band cited The Beatles, The Eagles, and Ben Folds as influences.[3][4]
Discography[edit]
- "Evil Girls" EP (2007), Atlantic
- "Atlantic Skies" EP (2008), Atlantic
- "No Ties" (16 February 2009), Atlantic[4]
- "Never Give Up" (4 May 2009), Atlantic[5]
- "3 Track EP" (2009), WMG / East West Records Ltd
Band members[edit]
- Luke Simpkins – vocals, piano, guitar (2005–2009)
- Dan Simpkins – bass (2005–2009)
- Tim Ayers – guitar (2006–2009)
- Harry Meads – drums (2005–2009)
References[edit]
- ^ "A day to remember at city HMV store", Plymouth Herald, 18 February 2009. Retrieved 12 October 2014
- ^ a b c d "The Day: Bright Days ahead for band of brothers", Birmingham Mail, 13 March 2009. Retrieved 12 October 2014
- ^ a b c d Colton, Greg (2008) "Interview: The Days", Nottingham Post, 14 November 2008. Retrieved 12 October 2014
- ^ a b c d "These are The Days of our lives", The West Briton, 6 January 2009. Retrieved 12 October 2014
- ^ a b c d Fulton, Rick (24 April 2009). "The Days: It's time for our glory days now". Daily Record. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ^ "Happy Days on Tour", Plymouth Herald, 11 July 2008. Retrieved 12 October 2014
- ^ "Thank You for the Days", Leicester Mercury, 5 February 2009. Retrieved 12 October 2012