The Tides (band)
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The Tides were an Indie rock band best known as the predecessor to Northern Irish band General Fiasco
. The band was formed in 2002 by Owen Srathern, who was to become General Fiasco's lead singer and bassist. The group included Paul McMillan as singer and guitarist, and Paul Quinn on drums. Later the band included a live guitarist Stephen Leacock, who went on to play drums General Fiasco. The group disbanded in 2007 due to the formation of General Fiasco.
in Northern Ireland
. The band occasionally gigged at Magherafelt's sole rock bar. In 2006, they entered BBC
's ATL Rock School
and won. The band went on to release an album, play at small festivals, and also supported the Kaiser Chiefs
and The Raconteurs
. Towards the last months of the band, Strathern was not into the styles of music the band was doing, Strathern suggested bringing in the pop rock style of music into their songs but McMillan and Quinn were quick to say no. This led to the formation of General Fiasco
which started off with Owen and his brother, Enda, writing some songs. They later recruited Stephen to play drums after The Tides had decided to call it a day when Strathern had undoubtedly drifted away from them. When asked in an interview, Strathern said the reason for his departure was that he wasn't in to the Oasis
'lad-rock' style that was going on.
General Fiasco
General Fiasco are an indie rock group from Bellaghy, Northern Ireland. Since their formation in 2007, they have toured with Fighting With Wire, The Wombats, One Night Only, The Pigeon Detectives, The Enemy, Jet and Kids In Glass Houses...
. The band was formed in 2002 by Owen Srathern, who was to become General Fiasco's lead singer and bassist. The group included Paul McMillan as singer and guitarist, and Paul Quinn on drums. Later the band included a live guitarist Stephen Leacock, who went on to play drums General Fiasco. The group disbanded in 2007 due to the formation of General Fiasco.
History
The Tides formed in 2002. The 4 members went to the same school in MagherafeltMagherafelt
Magherafelt is a small town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 8,372 people recorded in the 2001 Census. It is the biggest town in the south of County Londonderry and is the social, economic and political hub of the area...
in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. The band occasionally gigged at Magherafelt's sole rock bar. In 2006, they entered BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
's ATL Rock School
ATL Rock School
ATL Rock School is a BBC Northern Ireland television programme. The programme aims to highlight new music bands in Northern Ireland.Band members must be aged between 16 and 21 and resident in Northern Ireland. Judges look for entries from every style and genre, from pop to heavy metal and...
and won. The band went on to release an album, play at small festivals, and also supported the Kaiser Chiefs
Kaiser Chiefs
Kaiser Chiefs are an English indie rock band from Leeds who formed in 1996. They were named after the South African football club Kaizer Chiefs....
and The Raconteurs
The Raconteurs
The Raconteurs is an American rock band that was formed in Detroit, Michigan, featuring four members known for other musical projects: Jack White , Brendan Benson , Jack Lawrence , and Patrick Keeler .-Formation:The...
. Towards the last months of the band, Strathern was not into the styles of music the band was doing, Strathern suggested bringing in the pop rock style of music into their songs but McMillan and Quinn were quick to say no. This led to the formation of General Fiasco
General Fiasco
General Fiasco are an indie rock group from Bellaghy, Northern Ireland. Since their formation in 2007, they have toured with Fighting With Wire, The Wombats, One Night Only, The Pigeon Detectives, The Enemy, Jet and Kids In Glass Houses...
which started off with Owen and his brother, Enda, writing some songs. They later recruited Stephen to play drums after The Tides had decided to call it a day when Strathern had undoubtedly drifted away from them. When asked in an interview, Strathern said the reason for his departure was that he wasn't in to the Oasis
Oasis (band)
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher...
'lad-rock' style that was going on.
Band members
- Paul McMillan - Vocals and guitar
- Owen Strathern - Bass and vocals
- Paul Quinn - Drums