The High Society
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The High Society are a glam rock
group from Birmingham
, United Kingdom
formed in 2006 by Matt "Maxi" Browne
and Martyn "The Nelsta" Nelson following the breaup of their previous band King Adora. They have one release to date, the self-titled EP
The High Society, released in 2009. Following the reunion of King Adora, the group's future is unknown.
and Martyn "The Nelsta" Nelson formed the band initially known as The Bombshell AC's, with a sound similar to their previous group except edging more to the glam metal
sound of the 80's, in early 2006 eventually changing their name to The High Society playing their first live show soon after. Rounding up the band's line-up was Beat Union
bassist and Farse
guitarist Ade Preston on guitar, bassist Glen Jones and drummer Ash Sheehan. Both Martyn and Ade left the group replaced by Danny Boy and Topper. The group would play shows sporadically over the years while also hinting at the possibility of relocating the band to London
.
with a limited pressing of 100 copies sold during live shows. Ade Preston left the group as well as bassist Glen Jones who was replaced by Rex Roulette.
In August 2009, the group announced they were to play an american label showcase at the O2 Academy
in Islington
on 7 September.
In January 2010, King Adora announced that they were to return scheduling two gigs in April, a show in their home town Birmingham as well as a show in London
. With Browne's involvement with King Adora the group's future is unknown.
Glam rock
Glam rock is a style of rock and pop music that developed in the UK in the early 1970s, which was performed by singers and musicians who wore outrageous clothes, makeup and hairstyles, particularly platform-soled boots and glitter...
group from Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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formed in 2006 by Matt "Maxi" Browne
Matt Browne
Matt Browne may refer to:* Matt Browne , American motorcycle speedway rider* Matt Browne , former hurling player of Wexford GAA...
and Martyn "The Nelsta" Nelson following the breaup of their previous band King Adora. They have one release to date, the self-titled 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...
The High Society, released in 2009. Following the reunion of King Adora, the group's future is unknown.
Formation (2006–2008)
Following the breakup of their previous band, King Adora, Matt BrowneMatt Browne
Matt Browne may refer to:* Matt Browne , American motorcycle speedway rider* Matt Browne , former hurling player of Wexford GAA...
and Martyn "The Nelsta" Nelson formed the band initially known as The Bombshell AC's, with a sound similar to their previous group except edging more to the glam metal
Glam metal
Glam metal is a subgenre of hard rock and heavy metal that arose in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the United States, particularly on the Los Angeles Sunset Strip music scene...
sound of the 80's, in early 2006 eventually changing their name to The High Society playing their first live show soon after. Rounding up the band's line-up was Beat Union
Beat Union
Beat Union was a pop-punk band from Birmingham, Bromsgrove and Redditch, United Kingdom. They were formerly known as Shortcut to Newark. The group has garnered comparisons to Elvis Costello and The Jam, as well as pop punk groups like Green Day....
bassist and Farse
Farse
Farse are a five-piece ska-punk band hailing from Birmingham in the West Midlands.They attended St. Thomas Aquinas school in Birmingham, where the band formed in 1996 as a four piece, Ollie Chris Dan Tom Rose...
guitarist Ade Preston on guitar, bassist Glen Jones and drummer Ash Sheehan. Both Martyn and Ade left the group replaced by Danny Boy and Topper. The group would play shows sporadically over the years while also hinting at the possibility of relocating the band to 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...
.
Debut EP, King Adora reunion (2009–present)
On June 12, 2009 the group released the self-titled EP The High Society, which included a recorded version of the song Can't Stay Away performed at the last King Adora show, released in 2009 on iTunesITunes
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with a limited pressing of 100 copies sold during live shows. Ade Preston left the group as well as bassist Glen Jones who was replaced by Rex Roulette.
In August 2009, the group announced they were to play an american label showcase at the O2 Academy
Academy Music Group
Academy Music Group is a leading owner-operator of music venues in the United Kingdom. They operate a number of medium sized venues, the majority of which took the name Carling Academy after their sponsor Carling. Some of these academies also contain smaller venues used for less well known acts...
in Islington
Islington
Islington is a neighbourhood in Greater London, England and forms the central district of the London Borough of Islington. It is a district of Inner London, spanning from Islington High Street to Highbury Fields, encompassing the area around the busy Upper Street...
on 7 September.
In January 2010, King Adora announced that they were to return scheduling two gigs in April, a show in their home town Birmingham as well as a show 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...
. With Browne's involvement with King Adora the group's future is unknown.
Current lineup
- Matt "Maxi" BrowneMatt BrowneMatt Browne may refer to:* Matt Browne , American motorcycle speedway rider* Matt Browne , former hurling player of Wexford GAA...
– VocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments... - Danny Boy – Lead GuitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
- Topper – GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Rex Roulette – BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Ash Sheehan – DrumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Previous members
- Martyn "The Nelsta" Nelson – lead guitar
- Ade Preston – guitar
- Glen Jones – bass
EPs
| Year | Title | Track listing |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The High Society EP
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