Vagabond (UK band)
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Vagabond are a UK band and signed to the newly reformed Geffen Records
UK.
The band released their debut album, You Don't Know the Half of It on 17 August 2009. You Don't Know the Half of It
was produced by Xenomania
, who have previously worked with Girls Aloud
, Sugababes
, Cher
, Gabriella Cilmi
and Kylie Minogue
. The Guardian
featured Vagabond as "New Band Of The Day" on 20 February 2009, and the newspaper also declared "They could be the world's biggest new band."
"Sweat (Until The Morning)" was released as the first single from the album as a free download on 8 June 2009, followed by "Don't Wanna Run No More
" which was released on 3 August 2009. You Don't Know The Half Of It was released on 17th august 2009.
Vagabond have been touring in the UK in 2009 and in addition to doing their own headline shows, have supported artists such as James Morrison
, McFly
and The Script. Vagabond also performed at the Glastonbury
, T in the Park
and V
music festivals in the UK. On February 16, 2010 the band announced they had split amicably.
Geffen Records
Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-Beginnings:...
UK.
The band released their debut album, You Don't Know the Half of It on 17 August 2009. You Don't Know the Half of It
You Don't Know the Half of It
You Don't Know The Half Of It is the debut album by British band Vagabond. It was released on 17 August 2009, two weeks after their second single "Don't Wanna Run No More"...
was produced by Xenomania
Xenomania
Xenomania is a British songwriting and production team founded by Brian Higgins and based in Kent, England. Formed after Higgins met Miranda Cooper, Xenomania has written and produced for renowned artists such as Cher, Kylie Minogue, Dannii Minogue, Pet Shop Boys, and Sugababes...
, who have previously worked with Girls Aloud
Girls Aloud
Girls Aloud are a British and Irish pop girl group based in London. They were created through the ITV1 talent show Popstars The Rivals in 2002. The group consists of Cheryl Cole , Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. They are signed to Fascination Records, a Polydor...
, Sugababes
Sugababes
The Sugababes are an English pop girl group based in London, consisting of members Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen. The Sugababes were formed in 1998 with founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan. Their debut album, One Touch, was released in 2000 under London...
, Cher
Cher
Cher is an American recording artist, television personality, actress, director, record producer and philanthropist. Referred to as the Goddess of Pop, she has won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, three Golden Globes and a Cannes Film Festival Award among others for her work in...
, Gabriella Cilmi
Gabriella Cilmi
Gabriella Lucia Cilmi is an Australian singer-songwriter. In 2008, Cilmi was awarded six ARIA awards including Single of the Year and Best Female Artist....
and Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
. The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
featured Vagabond as "New Band Of The Day" on 20 February 2009, and the newspaper also declared "They could be the world's biggest new band."
"Sweat (Until The Morning)" was released as the first single from the album as a free download on 8 June 2009, followed by "Don't Wanna Run No More
Don't Wanna Run No More
"Don't Wanna Run No More" is the second single by newly formed UK boy band Vagabond. It was released on 3 August 2009, to be followed two weeks later by their debut album, You Don't Know the Half of It.- Music video :...
" which was released on 3 August 2009. You Don't Know The Half Of It was released on 17th august 2009.
Vagabond have been touring in the UK in 2009 and in addition to doing their own headline shows, have supported artists such as James Morrison
James Morrison (singer)
James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the...
, McFly
McFly
McFly are an English pop rock band who first found fame in 2004. The band consists of Tom Fletcher , Danny Jones , Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd . They were signed to the Island Records label from their 2004 launch until December 2007, before creating their own label, Super Records...
and The Script. Vagabond also performed at the Glastonbury
Glastonbury Festival 2009
The 2009 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts was held from 24–29 June 2009.- Registration :In a similar way to previous festivals, tickets for the 2009 event required pre-registration through the festival website...
, T in the Park
T in the Park 2009
T in the Park 2009 was the sixteenth T in the Park festival to take place since 1994. It took place on the weekend of Friday 10th July, Saturday 11th July and Sunday 12th July at Balado, in Perth and Kinross, Scotland...
and V
V Festival
The V Festival is an annual music festival held in England during the penultimate weekend in August. The event is held at two parks simultaneously which share the same bill; artists perform at one location on Saturday and then swap on Sunday. The sites are located at Hylands Park in Chelmsford and...
music festivals in the UK. On February 16, 2010 the band announced they had split amicably.
Band members
- Alex Vargas: Vocals, acoustic guitar
- Luke Fitton: Lead guitar, backing vocals
- Stephen Carter: Rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Sam Odiwe: Bass
- Karl Penney: Drums
Albums
| Title | Year | UK chart position |
|---|---|---|
| You Don't Know The Half Of It You Don't Know the Half of It You Don't Know The Half Of It is the debut album by British band Vagabond. It was released on 17 August 2009, two weeks after their second single "Don't Wanna Run No More"... |
2009 | 27 |
Singles
| Year | Title | UK chart peak | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Sweat (Until The Morning)" | You Don't Know The Half Of It You Don't Know the Half of It You Don't Know The Half Of It is the debut album by British band Vagabond. It was released on 17 August 2009, two weeks after their second single "Don't Wanna Run No More"... |
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| "Don't Wanna Run No More Don't Wanna Run No More "Don't Wanna Run No More" is the second single by newly formed UK boy band Vagabond. It was released on 3 August 2009, to be followed two weeks later by their debut album, You Don't Know the Half of It.- Music video :... " |
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