Joe Sumner
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Joseph Sumner is the son of actress Frances Tomelty
and singer/actor/activist Gordon Sumner (more widely known by his stage name, Sting). He is the lead singer and bass player in the UK band Fiction Plane
.
Sumner created a band with schoolmates Dan Brown (bass) and Olly Taylor (drums). Originally called "Santa's Boyfriend", the band played gigs in and around London and recorded two self-produced CDs: one self-titled and one entitled Swings and Roundabouts.
After drummer Taylor left the band, the name was changed to Fiction Plane
and they scored their first major label release, Everything Will Never Be OK
(MCA Records
, 2003).
Joe Sumner attended The Cambridge School of Weston
in Weston, MA, then Richmond University
in London
and graduated with a degree in environmental science.
Now a three-piece, (Dan Brown left the band in late 2006), their second full-length album "Left Side of the Brain
" was released on 22 May 2007 on the indie label Bieler Brothers. The single Two sisters has been the main hit from that album.
In 2010, Fiction Plane had released a third album called Sparks with their single Push Me Around on it plus many others. It was released in Continental Europe
on May 10. This album added 3 bonus tracks; Angel Eyes
, Telephone Unknown, and an acoustic version of Sadr City Blues. To date, it has not been released domestically to North America.
In 2011, Joe joined forces with Austrian band Klimmstein in a bid to represent Austria in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest. The Austrian national final, Düsseldorf, Wir kommen (as Düsseldorf
is the host city in Germany where the 2011 song contest was held), was on 25 February 2011 where Klimmstein reached the Top 3.
Frances Tomelty
Frances Tomelty is a Northern Irish actress and the first wife of Sting. She is the daughter of Belfast actor Joseph Tomelty ....
and singer/actor/activist Gordon Sumner (more widely known by his stage name, Sting). He is the lead singer and bass player in the UK band Fiction Plane
Fiction Plane
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 ; guitarist Seton Daunt; and American drummer Pete Wilhoit.-Recording history:Fiction Plane’s...
.
After drummer Taylor left the band, the name was changed to Fiction Plane
Fiction Plane
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 ; guitarist Seton Daunt; and American drummer Pete Wilhoit.-Recording history:Fiction Plane’s...
and they scored their first major label release, Everything Will Never Be OK
Everything 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...
(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...
, 2003).
Joe Sumner attended The Cambridge School of Weston
The Cambridge School of Weston
The Cambridge School of Weston, also known as CSW, is a private, coeducational high school in Weston, Massachusetts. Currently the school has approximately 330 students, 25% of whom are boarding. The Head of School is Jane Moulding...
in Weston, MA, then Richmond University
Richmond American International University
Richmond, The American International University in London is a private, liberal arts and professional studies university. It is an internationally accredited institution established in 1972 in Richmond, London...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and graduated with a degree in environmental science.
Now a three-piece, (Dan Brown left the band in late 2006), their second full-length 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...
" was released on 22 May 2007 on the indie label Bieler Brothers. The single Two sisters has been the main hit from that album.
In 2010, Fiction Plane had released a third album called Sparks with their single Push Me Around on it plus many others. It was released in Continental Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
on May 10. This album added 3 bonus tracks; Angel Eyes
Angel Eyes
- Music :* Angel Eyes , 1984* Angel Eyes , 1968* "Angeleyes", a song by ABBA* "Angel Eyes" , a jazz standard written by Earl Brent and Matt Dennis* "Angel Eyes"...
, Telephone Unknown, and an acoustic version of Sadr City Blues. To date, it has not been released domestically to North America.
In 2011, Joe joined forces with Austrian band Klimmstein in a bid to represent Austria in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest. The Austrian national final, Düsseldorf, Wir kommen (as Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is the capital city of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and centre of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region.Düsseldorf is an important international business and financial centre and renowned for its fashion and trade fairs. Located centrally within the European Megalopolis, the...
is the host city in Germany where the 2011 song contest was held), was on 25 February 2011 where Klimmstein reached the Top 3.