Fiction Plane
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Fiction Plane is a rock
band
from England
. Originally formed in London under the name Santa’s Boyfriend in 2001, Fiction Plane is currently composed of lead vocalist, guitar and bass player Joe Sumner
(son of The Police
frontman Sting); guitarist Seton Daunt
; and American drummer Pete Wilhoit
.
, with MCA Records
, was released in the US in March 2003 with the single "Hate". Shortly after the album’s release, Bloomington, IN drummer Pete Wilhoit
joined the band.
In spite of positive critical acclaim for the group, including being named a ‘Breaker’ Artist by AOL Music in March 2003, MCA
folded and the band moved over to Geffen
records. In 2005 the band released a 4-song EP
entitled Bitter Forces and Lame Race Horses
on the Geffen
imprint label Everybody's Records.
In 2006, Fiction Plane made a brief move to Interscope Records
and parted ways with founding member and bass/keyboard player Dan Brown. Joe Sumner took over on bass and the band started working on a new album, Left Side of the Brain
, which was released on Bieler Bros. Records
on May 22, 2007. Behind the success of the singles "Two Sisters" (a popular single in France, Belgium and Holland) and "Death Machine" the album rose all the way to #46 on the Billboard Heatseekers Album Chart.
On January 23, 2008, Left Side of the Brain
was released in Japan through Sideout Records with two bonus tracks: "Drink (acoustic)" and "Put On Your Shoes."
In April 2008, a limited tour edition of Left Side of the Brain
was re-released in France through XIII Bis Records
, containing five bonus tracks "VIP fast", "Coolest Kid", "At Ease", "Sleepwalker", "Drink (acoustic)"), a video clip ("Two Sisters"), and a hidden track, "The Circus Trouser Enthusiast". Four of the bonus cuts were unused demos recorded in 2006. "Sleepwalker" is an early version of what would become "Anyone," the official album’s first track.
On March 23, 2009, the band released its first-ever live DVD and CD package, simply entitled Paradiso, through XIII Bis Records
. It was recorded on December 7, 2008 at the band’s sold-out performance in Amsterdam and then mixed by Ash Howes and mastered by Andy Walters at the famed Abbey Road Studios
in London. Special features on the DVD include the unedited version of the “It’s A Lie” video, and a photo gallery of images taken along the band’s touring journey.
In February 2010, Fiction Plane completed the recording of their latest studio album, Sparks
, which was released in Continental Europe on May 10, 2010 on Roadrunner Records
. Produced by Paul Corkett, whose collaborations also include artists the likes of Nick Cave
, Bjork
and Placebo
, Sparks
is said to include both large anthems and eclectic tracks. To date, it, like Paradiso has not been released domestically to North America.
In 2005, Fiction Plane was the support act for Sting's Broken Music Tour, which took the band all over Europe playing 29 shows in 25 countries.
Fiction Plane was then hired to support The Police
on the North American, European, Australian/New Zealand, and Asian legs of their 2007 Reunion Tour, playing 87 shows.
In support of the album Left Side of the Brain
and the singles "Two Sisters" and "Death Machine" Fiction Plane performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
and Jimmy Kimmel Live
in 2007.
In the Spring of 2008, Fiction Plane toured America with The Bravery
and Your Vegas
. The band also toured the UK in March supporting The Feeling
and supported 311 and Snoop Dogg
on the 2008 Summer Unity Tour in the US.
In December, 2008, Fiction Plane performed a largely sold-out run through Europe, culminating in selling out the legendary Paradiso
in Amsterdam.
Fiction Plane has also been featured on several high-profile European music festivals, including Paaspop and Pinkpop
in The Netherlands, The Vieilles Charrues in France, Rock Am Ring
and Rock Im Park in Germany.
In support of their new album Sparks
, Fiction Plane recently revealed that they will be performing this summer at a number of major European rock festivals including the Meribel Little World Festival, the Glastonbury Festival
in the UK and Nice Jazz Festival
in France.
-Landed at #46 on the Billboard Heatseeker Album Chart with "Left Side of the Brain
" in 2007.
-"Left Side of the Brain
" reached top 10 on Dutch album charts in 2007.
-Received a "Fabby Award" in 2008 for over 250,000 views of their FabChannel performance at the Melkweg.
-Drummer Pete Wilhoit
voted #3 “Up & Coming” Drummer in the 2009 Modern Drummer
Reader’s Poll
. Directed by Sumner's younger brother Jake Sumner. The video can be viewed here.
In September 2010, Fiction Plane released the video for the single "Out Of My Face". Filmed in " "South West War Games close to Plymouth, the video features British Marines Cadets and one of their instructors. The video can be viewed here
During touring and recording breaks, guitarist Seton Daunt writes, records and performs in a band with his wife, siblings and friends using the name The Daunting.
Pete Wilhoit has been seen filling in as live session drummer for various New York-area live performances of Ari Hest
and Amy Kuney
.
On the evening of July 20, 2008 after the band’s performance at the Nissan Pavilion
in Bristow, VA (on the Unity Tour) Fiction Plane and members of Snoop Dogg
’s band and entourage sat down in Pete Wilhoit’s bunk on the tour bus and recorded four songs under the moniker Code Seven. The session became known as the BapTized Recordings. Though they were never officially released, the demos did surface on the Fiction Plane Info Center fan site.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
from England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. Originally formed in London under the name Santa’s Boyfriend in 2001, Fiction Plane is currently composed of lead vocalist, guitar and bass player Joe Sumner
Joe Sumner
Joseph Sumner is the son of actress Frances Tomelty and singer/actor/activist Gordon Sumner . He is the lead singer and bass player in the UK band Fiction Plane....
(son of The Police
The Police
The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting , Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland...
frontman Sting); guitarist Seton Daunt
Seton Daunt
Seton Daunt is a guitar player and songwriter, best known as lead guitarist for the British rock band Fiction Plane.-Early years:Daunt was born in Hastings in East Sussex, England. He grew up with a musical grandmother, who was a pianist. At fourteen, his mother gave him his first acoustic guitar,...
; and American drummer Pete Wilhoit
Pete Wilhoit
Pete Wilhoit is an American percussionist and session musician, best known as drummer and backing vocalist for UK rock band Fiction Plane. Although the band is based in London, Wilhoit resides in New York.-Early years:...
.
Recording history
Fiction Plane’s first major label release, Everything Will Never Be OKEverything Will Never Be OK
Everything Will Never be OK is the 2003 album by British rock band Fiction Plane.The track "Wise" contains the hidden track "Bongo" after 5 minutes of silence .- Track listing :# "Listen to My Babe" - 2:43...
, with MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
, was released in the US in March 2003 with the single "Hate". Shortly after the album’s release, Bloomington, IN drummer Pete Wilhoit
Pete Wilhoit
Pete Wilhoit is an American percussionist and session musician, best known as drummer and backing vocalist for UK rock band Fiction Plane. Although the band is based in London, Wilhoit resides in New York.-Early years:...
joined the band.
In spite of positive critical acclaim for the group, including being named a ‘Breaker’ Artist by AOL Music in March 2003, MCA
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
folded and the band moved over to Geffen
Geffen
Geffen is a Hebrew surname, and may refer to:*Aviv Geffen , Israeli rock singer*David Geffen , American record executive, film producer and theatrical producer*Maxwell M Geffen , American editor and publisher from New York...
records. In 2005 the band released a 4-song EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
entitled Bitter Forces and Lame Race Horses
Bitter Forces and Lame Race Horses
Bitter Forces and Lame Race Horses is the 2005 EP released by British rock band Fiction Plane.- Track listing :# "American Standard" - 3:43# "Patience" - 4:43# "Author Lies" - 3:59# "Tolerate" - 4:48...
on the Geffen
Geffen
Geffen is a Hebrew surname, and may refer to:*Aviv Geffen , Israeli rock singer*David Geffen , American record executive, film producer and theatrical producer*Maxwell M Geffen , American editor and publisher from New York...
imprint label Everybody's Records.
In 2006, Fiction Plane made a brief move to Interscope Records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
and parted ways with founding member and bass/keyboard player Dan Brown. Joe Sumner took over on bass and the band started working on a new album, Left Side of the Brain
Left Side of the Brain
Left Side of the Brain is the second Album by British rock band Fiction Plane. Released in 2007, this album was followed up by Fiction Plane's support role in The Police's reunion tour which continued until February 2008.- Track listing :# "Anyone" - 3:47...
, which was released on Bieler Bros. Records
Bieler Bros. Records
Bieler Bros. Records is an independent record label based out of Florida, USA.-History:Bieler Bros. Records was formed in January 2002 by brothers Aaron and Jason Bieler...
on May 22, 2007. Behind the success of the singles "Two Sisters" (a popular single in France, Belgium and Holland) and "Death Machine" the album rose all the way to #46 on the Billboard Heatseekers Album Chart.
On January 23, 2008, Left Side of the Brain
Left Side of the Brain
Left Side of the Brain is the second Album by British rock band Fiction Plane. Released in 2007, this album was followed up by Fiction Plane's support role in The Police's reunion tour which continued until February 2008.- Track listing :# "Anyone" - 3:47...
was released in Japan through Sideout Records with two bonus tracks: "Drink (acoustic)" and "Put On Your Shoes."
In April 2008, a limited tour edition of Left Side of the Brain
Left Side of the Brain
Left Side of the Brain is the second Album by British rock band Fiction Plane. Released in 2007, this album was followed up by Fiction Plane's support role in The Police's reunion tour which continued until February 2008.- Track listing :# "Anyone" - 3:47...
was re-released in France through XIII Bis Records
XIII Bis Records
XIII Bis Records is a French, Paris-based independent record label, releasing a variety of music. It is the largest French independent record company in terms of turnover.-External links:* * at Discogs...
, containing five bonus tracks "VIP fast", "Coolest Kid", "At Ease", "Sleepwalker", "Drink (acoustic)"), a video clip ("Two Sisters"), and a hidden track, "The Circus Trouser Enthusiast". Four of the bonus cuts were unused demos recorded in 2006. "Sleepwalker" is an early version of what would become "Anyone," the official album’s first track.
On March 23, 2009, the band released its first-ever live DVD and CD package, simply entitled Paradiso, through XIII Bis Records
XIII Bis Records
XIII Bis Records is a French, Paris-based independent record label, releasing a variety of music. It is the largest French independent record company in terms of turnover.-External links:* * at Discogs...
. It was recorded on December 7, 2008 at the band’s sold-out performance in Amsterdam and then mixed by Ash Howes and mastered by Andy Walters at the famed Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road Studios is a recording studio located at 3 Abbey Road, St John's Wood, City of Westminster, London, England. It was established in November 1931 by the Gramophone Company, a predecessor of British music company EMI, its present owner...
in London. Special features on the DVD include the unedited version of the “It’s A Lie” video, and a photo gallery of images taken along the band’s touring journey.
In February 2010, Fiction Plane completed the recording of their latest studio album, Sparks
Sparks (2010 album)
Sparks is the third full-length studio album by UK-based rock band Fiction Plane. It was released in continental Europe on May 10, 2010 via Roadrunner Records....
, which was released in Continental Europe on May 10, 2010 on Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
. Produced by Paul Corkett, whose collaborations also include artists the likes of Nick Cave
Nick Cave
Nicholas Edward "Nick" Cave is an Australian musician, songwriter, author, screenwriter, and occasional film actor.He is best known for his work as a frontman of the critically acclaimed rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, established in 1984, a group known for its eclectic influences and...
, Bjork
Björk
Björk Guðmundsdóttir , known as Björk , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her eclectic musical style has achieved popular acknowledgement and popularity within many musical genres, such as rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical and folk...
and Placebo
Placebo (band)
Placebo are a British rock band from London, England, formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Brian Molko and bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal. The band was joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and...
, Sparks
Sparks (2010 album)
Sparks is the third full-length studio album by UK-based rock band Fiction Plane. It was released in continental Europe on May 10, 2010 via Roadrunner Records....
is said to include both large anthems and eclectic tracks. To date, it, like Paradiso has not been released domestically to North America.
Tours and live performances
Fiction Plane has performed before hundreds of thousands in arenas and festivals all across Europe, Asia and North America, and have headlined their own largely sold out European tour.In 2005, Fiction Plane was the support act for Sting's Broken Music Tour, which took the band all over Europe playing 29 shows in 25 countries.
Fiction Plane was then hired to support The Police
The Police
The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting , Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland...
on the North American, European, Australian/New Zealand, and Asian legs of their 2007 Reunion Tour, playing 87 shows.
In support of the album Left Side of the Brain
Left Side of the Brain
Left Side of the Brain is the second Album by British rock band Fiction Plane. Released in 2007, this album was followed up by Fiction Plane's support role in The Police's reunion tour which continued until February 2008.- Track listing :# "Anyone" - 3:47...
and the singles "Two Sisters" and "Death Machine" Fiction Plane performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that initially aired from May 25, 1992 to May 29, 2009, and resumed production on March 1, 2010. The fourth incarnation of the Tonight Show franchise made its debut on May 25, 1992, three days following Johnny...
and Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.The nightly hour-long show made its debut on January 26, 2003, following Super Bowl XXXVII. Jimmy Kimmel Live! is produced by Jackhole Productions in association with ABC Studios...
in 2007.
In the Spring of 2008, Fiction Plane toured America with The Bravery
The Bravery
The Bravery is an American rock band from New York City that consists of Sam Endicott , Michael Zakarin , John Conway , Mike Hindert , and Anthony Burulcich...
and Your Vegas
Your Vegas
Your Vegas are a British rock band from Leeds, England.-Background:The band started playing music together while attending Prince Henry's Grammar School in Otley, West Yorkshire. Their first band was called Orka but they later changed their name to Salvadore...
. The band also toured the UK in March supporting The Feeling
The Feeling
The Feeling are a BRIT award-nominated English pop band from West Sussex and London. The band categorise their music as "pop".Following a limited release of their first single "Fill My Little World" in late 2005, the band entered the UK Singles Chart at #7 with their first full release "Sewn" in...
and supported 311 and Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
on the 2008 Summer Unity Tour in the US.
In December, 2008, Fiction Plane performed a largely sold-out run through Europe, culminating in selling out the legendary Paradiso
Paradiso (Amsterdam)
Paradiso is an iconic rock music venue and cultural center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.-History:It is housed in a converted former church building that dates from the nineteenth century and that was used until 1965 as the meeting hall for a liberal Dutch religious group known as the "Vrije...
in Amsterdam.
Fiction Plane has also been featured on several high-profile European music festivals, including Paaspop and Pinkpop
Pinkpop
Pinkpop Festival, or Pinkpop for short, is an annual festival held at Landgraaf, Netherlands. It is held annually on the Pentecost weekend...
in The Netherlands, The Vieilles Charrues in France, Rock Am Ring
Rock am Ring
The Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals are two simultaneous rock music festivals held annually in Germany....
and Rock Im Park in Germany.
In support of their new album Sparks
Sparks (2010 album)
Sparks is the third full-length studio album by UK-based rock band Fiction Plane. It was released in continental Europe on May 10, 2010 via Roadrunner Records....
, Fiction Plane recently revealed that they will be performing this summer at a number of major European rock festivals including the Meribel Little World Festival, the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival 2010
The 2010 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts took place in Pilton, Somerset, England in June 2010.The festival was headlined by Gorillaz, Muse, and Stevie Wonder. U2 were initially announced as headliners, but withdrew on 25 May 2010 citing Bono's recent back surgery...
in the UK and Nice Jazz Festival
Nice Jazz Festival
The Nice Jazz Festival, held annually since 1948 in Nice, on the French Riviera, is "the first jazz festival of international significance." At the inaugural festival, Louis Armstrong and his All Stars were the headliners...
in France.
Awards and critical acclaim
-Named a ‘Breaker’ Artist by AOL Music in 2003-Landed at #46 on the Billboard Heatseeker Album Chart with "Left Side of the Brain
Left Side of the Brain
Left Side of the Brain is the second Album by British rock band Fiction Plane. Released in 2007, this album was followed up by Fiction Plane's support role in The Police's reunion tour which continued until February 2008.- Track listing :# "Anyone" - 3:47...
" in 2007.
-"Left Side of the Brain
Left Side of the Brain
Left Side of the Brain is the second Album by British rock band Fiction Plane. Released in 2007, this album was followed up by Fiction Plane's support role in The Police's reunion tour which continued until February 2008.- Track listing :# "Anyone" - 3:47...
" reached top 10 on Dutch album charts in 2007.
-Received a "Fabby Award" in 2008 for over 250,000 views of their FabChannel performance at the Melkweg.
-Drummer Pete Wilhoit
Pete Wilhoit
Pete Wilhoit is an American percussionist and session musician, best known as drummer and backing vocalist for UK rock band Fiction Plane. Although the band is based in London, Wilhoit resides in New York.-Early years:...
voted #3 “Up & Coming” Drummer in the 2009 Modern Drummer
Modern Drummer
Modern Drummer is a monthly publication targeting the interests of on drummers and percussionists. The magazine features interviews, equipment reviews, and columns offering advice on technique, as well as information for the general public...
Reader’s Poll
Music videos
In November, 2008, Fiction Plane released the video for the single "It's A Lie" on YouTubeYouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. Directed by Sumner's younger brother Jake Sumner. The video can be viewed here.
In September 2010, Fiction Plane released the video for the single "Out Of My Face". Filmed in " "South West War Games close to Plymouth, the video features British Marines Cadets and one of their instructors. The video can be viewed here
Side projects
Bassist/vocalist Joe Sumner often tests new material acoustically in small clubs using the name IllegalMoveman.During touring and recording breaks, guitarist Seton Daunt writes, records and performs in a band with his wife, siblings and friends using the name The Daunting.
Pete Wilhoit has been seen filling in as live session drummer for various New York-area live performances of Ari Hest
Ari Hest
Ari Hest is an American singer-songwriter and a native of Riverdale in the Bronx borough of New York.-Early life:Ari took piano lessons as a child and later, as a teenager, taught himself to play his mother's nylon string guitar by ear with influences from both his parents' record collection and...
and Amy Kuney
Amy Kuney
Amy Kathryn Kuney is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist from Tulsa, Oklahoma.-Early life:At the age of 13, Kuney's dad moved the family from their home in Oklahoma to Honduras to live as missionaries after he saw a video highlighting the destruction of Hurricane Mitch.In March 2003,...
.
On the evening of July 20, 2008 after the band’s performance at the Nissan Pavilion
Nissan Pavilion
Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia, is an outdoor live performance amphitheater in suburban Prince William County, about 35 miles west of Washington, DC...
in Bristow, VA (on the Unity Tour) Fiction Plane and members of Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
’s band and entourage sat down in Pete Wilhoit’s bunk on the tour bus and recorded four songs under the moniker Code Seven. The session became known as the BapTized Recordings. Though they were never officially released, the demos did surface on the Fiction Plane Info Center fan site.
Discography
- Everything Will Never Be OKEverything Will Never Be OKEverything Will Never be OK is the 2003 album by British rock band Fiction Plane.The track "Wise" contains the hidden track "Bongo" after 5 minutes of silence .- Track listing :# "Listen to My Babe" - 2:43...
(MCA RecordsMCA RecordsMCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
, 2003) - Bitter Forces and Lame Race HorsesBitter Forces and Lame Race HorsesBitter Forces and Lame Race Horses is the 2005 EP released by British rock band Fiction Plane.- Track listing :# "American Standard" - 3:43# "Patience" - 4:43# "Author Lies" - 3:59# "Tolerate" - 4:48...
EPExtended playAn EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
(Universal RecordsUniversal RecordsUniversal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
, 2005) - Left Side of the BrainLeft Side of the BrainLeft Side of the Brain is the second Album by British rock band Fiction Plane. Released in 2007, this album was followed up by Fiction Plane's support role in The Police's reunion tour which continued until February 2008.- Track listing :# "Anyone" - 3:47...
(Bieler Bros Records, 2007) (#46 Billboard Heatseekers) - Paradiso (live DVD and double live CD) (XIII Bis RecordsXIII Bis RecordsXIII Bis Records is a French, Paris-based independent record label, releasing a variety of music. It is the largest French independent record company in terms of turnover.-External links:* * at Discogs...
, 2009) - SparksSparks (2010 album)Sparks is the third full-length studio album by UK-based rock band Fiction Plane. It was released in continental Europe on May 10, 2010 via Roadrunner Records....
(Roadrunner RecordsRoadrunner RecordsRoadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
, 2010 – Europe excl UK; anticipated UK/US release – Fall 2010)
Current
- Joe SumnerJoe SumnerJoseph Sumner is the son of actress Frances Tomelty and singer/actor/activist Gordon Sumner . He is the lead singer and bass player in the UK band Fiction Plane....
(lead vocals, bass) - Seton DauntSeton DauntSeton Daunt is a guitar player and songwriter, best known as lead guitarist for the British rock band Fiction Plane.-Early years:Daunt was born in Hastings in East Sussex, England. He grew up with a musical grandmother, who was a pianist. At fourteen, his mother gave him his first acoustic guitar,...
(guitar) - Pete WilhoitPete WilhoitPete Wilhoit is an American percussionist and session musician, best known as drummer and backing vocalist for UK rock band Fiction Plane. Although the band is based in London, Wilhoit resides in New York.-Early years:...
(drums)
Former
- Dan Brown (bass, keyboards, backing vocals) - until 2006
- Olly Taylor (drums) – until 2003 while the band performed under the name “Santa’s Boyfriend”