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Liverpool, England (1989 – 1999, 2006 – present)
Lightning Seeds are an alternative/pop band, largely the brainchild of writer, singer and guitarist Ian Broudie (born 4th August 1958 in Liverpool, England). The band currently consists of Ian Broudie (vocals, guitar), Riley Broudie (guitar), Martyn Campbell (bass), Angie Pollock (keyboard) and Raife Burchell (drums). Co-founder Simon Rogers, although no longer a member of the band, still works with them during album recordings. They are best known for three songs: 1989’s “Pure”, 1992’s “The Life Of Riley” and 1996’s “Three Lions”
Broudie and Rogers formed the act as the “perfect pop project”, and Lightning Seeds broke through in 1989 with the psychedelic synth pop hit, “Pure”, which made the UK Top 20 and was a minor hit on US pop radio and a major success on US alternative radio. In the 1990s Lightning Seeds became one of the most popular and enterprising of the era. The 1995 album Jollification was a critical masterpiece, spawning several successful singles. In 1996, Lightning Seeds provided the music and production for the official England anthem for the Euro ‘96 football tournament. The lyrics were written and sung by comedians Frank Skinner and David Baddiel, and the song, “Three Lions”, went straight into the charts at number one.
Since the release of 1999’s Tilt the act has taken a back seat as Broudie concentrated on producing the works of others. However, in 2006, Broudie reformed the band with a selection of new members, releasing a Very Best Of album, and performing a number of tour dates. In 2009, the band released Four Winds, their first album in 10 years.
Pure”, 1992’s “The Life Of Riley” and 1996’s “Three Lions”
Broudie and Rogers formed the act as the “perfect pop project”, and Lightning Seeds broke through in 1989 with the psychedelic synth pop hit, “
Pure”, which made the UK Top 20 and was a minor hit on US pop radio and a major success on US alternative radio. In the 1990s Lightning Seeds became one of the most popular and enterprising of the era. The 1995 album Jollification was a critical masterpiece, spawning several successful singles. In 1996, Lightning Seeds provided the music and production for the official England anthem for the Euro ‘96 football tournament. The lyrics were written and sung by comedians Frank Skinner and David Baddiel, and the song, “Three Lions”, went straight into the charts at number one.Since the release of 1999’s Tilt the act has taken a back seat as Broudie concentrated on producing the works of others. However, in 2006, Broudie reformed the band with a selection of new members, releasing a Very Best Of album, and performing a number of tour dates. In 2009, the band released Four Winds, their first album in 10 years.
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Ashleighb3000 wrote:
Cant wait till 11th Feb!! 02 academy Liverpool! x
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LIGHTNING SEEDS UK TOUR 2012 Leamington Spa - The Assembly Wednesday 15th February 2012 http://www.last.fm/event/3146366+THE+LIGHTNING+SEEDS http://www.facebook.com/events/253804788018360/?context=create#!/events/167686359996978/
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Nordschein wrote:
me, too!
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MarsAsAGirl wrote:
When most of the other kids at my school were listening to crap like the Spice Girls, I was listening to these guys
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Dvoinov wrote:
you showed me
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calfrian wrote:
i love liverpool.. i love beatles, i love you too..
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goofy_mahe wrote:
hello... i made a cover... check this video... www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBnX0iIefSU hope you enjoy it... cheers...
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ClevelandRox wrote:
Put your foot down in drive *Ms. Geist trying to open her car door* <3
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fmxFZ wrote:
<3 How I Wish I Was In Love <3
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adhiohead wrote:
greatness starts from here
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FOOTBALL'S COMING HOME
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sgtmerseyside wrote:
"sugar coated iceberg tastes so sweet" yeaaaahs love it!
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<3
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fooldavy wrote:
joy
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dprssvmnds wrote:
pure and lucky you / awesome tracks!
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anemonecoronari wrote:
very nice !!!!
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alij2 wrote:
brilliant in Nottingham last week - great night do go & see them live if you can
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vitor_lol wrote:
a perfect day, a perfect night
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adoymartin wrote:
pure pure pure
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lightningsheets wrote:
thanks for tha Jakarta show Ian! Superb.. A living legend deffo!
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O2 Academy Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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The Stables, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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The Assembly, Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
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