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The Ordinary Boys
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Worthing, Brighton, United Kingdom (2002 - 2007)
The Ordinary Boys were an English ska/rock group from Worthing. Originally known as Next in Line, they released three records of Jam/Specials/Smiths-influenced Britpop between 2003 and 2006 to moderate commercial success and critical acclaim. The band went on hiatus in 2007 and announced their official dissolution in 2008.
The band is heavily influenced by the Mod Revival, Britpop, and various 1980s English bands. They have successfully built a large and loyal army of fans known as “The Ordinary Army”.
Its members are Samuel Preston, who likes to be known as Preston, (vocals, guitar), William J. Brown (guitar), James Gregory (bass), and Simon Goldring (drums), who replaced Charles “Chuck” Stanley in 2005. Their influences include The Smiths (their name comes from a Morrissey song), The Jam, The Clash, and The Specials (a cover of the song “Little Bitch” appeared on their debut album, and singer Terry Hall appeared in the video for “Seaside”) amongst other groups. Among their non-English influences are The Ramones, and they occasionally perform covers of their songs live.
The group released their debut album Over the Counter Culture (the name also being taken from a Morrissey song) on July 5, 2004.
The Ordinary Boys were an English ska/rock group from Worthing. Originally known as Next in Line, they released three records of Jam/Specials/Smiths-influenced Britpop between 2003 and 2006 to moderate commercial success and critical acclaim. The band went on hiatus in 2007 and announced their official dissolution in 2008.
The band is heavily influenced by the Mod Revival, Britpop, and various 1980s English bands. They have successfully built a large and loyal army of fans known as “The Ordinary Army”.
Its members are Samuel Preston, who likes to be known as Preston, (vocals, guitar), William J. Brown (guitar), James Gregory (bass), and Simon Goldring (drums), who replaced Charles “Chuck” Stanley in 2005. Their influences include The Smiths (their name comes from a Morrissey song), The Jam, The Clash, and The Specials (a cover of the song “Little Bitch” appeared on their debut album, and singer Terry Hall appeared in the video for “Seaside”) amongst other groups. Among their non-English influences are The Ramones, and they occasionally perform covers of their songs live.
The group released their debut album Over the Counter Culture (the name also being taken from a Morrissey song) on July 5, 2004.
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ToffeeTongue wrote:
Have a listen to the new Novello's single, Not So Sure. It's mint. XX
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verschlllungen wrote:
I still love this band [3]
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Joeyoung31 wrote:
Hey i'm in a band and we've uploaded our songs to last.fm, you can find the songs under my most played on my profile or searching - The Brassic - Please have a listen and let me know what you think, thanks :) x
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LikeACarillon wrote:
i still love this band [2]
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sammy_ash wrote:
shame this band sold out to mainstream pop coz they wer shite at it.
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infectedmodes wrote:
We Love British Bands
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TheFinalJoker wrote:
Preston should throw away that shitty solo project. Over the Counter Culture was definitely their best record, can't believe Preston is doing such paperbin pop now.
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stalfithrildi wrote:
I'm so glad Preston told the BBC he regretted walking out on Never Mind the Buzzcocks. I'd almost forgotten it, so I could have a good laugh all over again.
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smackie1973 wrote:
First album is awesome. Unforunately Preston went on Celeb Big Brother and it went downhill from there. His new solo single is throw away pop at it's worst.
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Tha_Fox wrote:
"925" <369
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Wira05 wrote:
Shame they split :(
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sibss wrote:
why are there plays so low?!
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musosguide wrote:
Preston's debut video is premiered at Video premiere at http://musosguide.com/preston-ordinary-boys-comeback/5605!
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Laerdya wrote:
So cute band. Love them.
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Just_Han wrote:
I still love all the albums.
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mgmt6595gp wrote:
Preston <3
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Grandwicky wrote:
Hear new songs from Preston and add his official myspace! : http://www.myspace.com/prestonofficial
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indy-kid wrote:
I really think without Preston's fame their first album would be getting more than 50 ish plays a week.
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Just_Han wrote:
i still love this band
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