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Manchester, United Kingdom (2006 – present)
The Courteeners are a British indie rock band formed in Manchester, in 2006 by Liam Fray (guitar/vocals), Michael Campbell (drums/backing vocals), Daniel Conan Moores (Guitar), and Mark Cuppello (bass).
Whilst studying at the University of Salford, Liam Fray started to perform acoustic sets as a singer-songwriter around Manchester. After getting positive reactions from the crowd, Fray decided to leave University and form a band. He recruited long time friend Michael Campbell. At that time, Campbell had never played the drums in his life. The two friends played under Liam Fray’s name. When Conan Moores and Mark Cuppello joined the band, they renamed themselves ‘The Courteeners’. All four band members hail from the Middleton area of Greater Manchester, and have known each other since they were ten years old.
On the 6th August 2007 they released their first single, ‘Cavorting’. On the 22nd October 2007 a second single, ‘Acrylic’, followed, reaching number 44 in the UK Single Chart. They were signed to Loog records at the time.
Producer Stephen Street (known from bands such as Blur and Morrissey approached the band. They started working on the debut album. The band released the first single of this album, ‘What Took You So Long?’ on 14th January 2008. The single ‘Not Nineteen Forever’ was released on 31th March 2008. Finally, on the 4th April 2008, they released the debut album, ‘St. Jude’ on Polydor Records.
Whilst studying at the University of Salford, Liam Fray started to perform acoustic sets as a singer-songwriter around Manchester. After getting positive reactions from the crowd, Fray decided to leave University and form a band. He recruited long time friend Michael Campbell. At that time, Campbell had never played the drums in his life. The two friends played under Liam Fray’s name. When Conan Moores and Mark Cuppello joined the band, they renamed themselves ‘The Courteeners’. All four band members hail from the Middleton area of Greater Manchester, and have known each other since they were ten years old.
On the 6th August 2007 they released their first single, ‘Cavorting’. On the 22nd October 2007 a second single, ‘Acrylic’, followed, reaching number 44 in the UK Single Chart. They were signed to Loog records at the time.
Producer Stephen Street (known from bands such as Blur and Morrissey approached the band. They started working on the debut album. The band released the first single of this album, ‘What Took You So Long?’ on 14th January 2008. The single ‘Not Nineteen Forever’ was released on 31th March 2008. Finally, on the 4th April 2008, they released the debut album, ‘St. Jude’ on Polydor Records.
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heres_mez wrote:
According to Twitter @What_Liam_Said 'there will definitely be an album this year' ;D
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Pedrorockeiro wrote:
Not Nineteen Forever
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darrylhunter wrote:
Do you remember that time I raised my voice because you said you'd never ever heard of The La's?
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heylara wrote:
In need of a new album ♥
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Vonaburt wrote:
You Overdid It Doll исключительно еба
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OoitisMaya wrote:
No You Didn't, No You Don't я просто тащусь!!Она потрясающая.
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DonnieIsSerious wrote:
New album, please.
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DiamondsFall wrote:
This is what Manchester is all about!
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filiptkd wrote:
Last of the ladies ;)
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stephen_laurie wrote:
dream a little dream of me
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TaTeVer wrote:
good band,really
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TomZeWolf wrote:
"That kiss it lasted too long and we probably shouldn't have danced to that song." <3 That Kiss! [2]
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DonnieIsSerious wrote:
I think they're brilliant. Doesn't happen often that I check out a band based on a song I heard and loved and then realize that I like everything which they have done so far.
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DeathCab727 wrote:
"That kiss it lasted too long and we probably shouldn't have danced to that song." <3 That Kiss!
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borntohang wrote:
Worth getting into? The frontman seems cool and Morrissey praise them. But are they any good or just another "neo-britpop-band"?
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hatemetender wrote:
Please Don't <3
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Brugelida wrote:
I'm in love with this group.
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Camiive wrote:
"I’ll never dance with a sycophant, I’d rather entertain disdain"
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heylara wrote:
<33333...∞
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wba4eva_ wrote:
selling tickets for the wigan gig on june 30th at haigh hall, i'm happy to just get face value back on them or nearest offer. bought too many for friends who have now dropped out, message me if interested.
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Festive Hometown Shows Announced
5 Sep 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/thecourteeners
As work continues on new material for the follow up to
'Falcon', The Courteeners can today announce a pair of very special
hometown shows.
Following on from last year's massive show at the MEN, the
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