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The Zimmers

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About Me


Welcome to the world of THE ZIMMERS!
Formed in 2007, The Zimmers are not only the oldest gigging band in the world (with an average age of 80), they are also the most celebrated, with world records all over the place. Oldest Rock Band, Oldest Lead singer to have a top 40 single, and without doubt the biggest worldwide love affair with any band ever, with over 100 million people having heard of them even before they'd released a single!Having recorded their debut single at the famous Abbey Road Studios, under the watchful eye of Acclaimed Producer Mike Hedges. the band soon became addicted in the recording process and have been busy recording with some of todays brightest young producers and engineers.
With the debut single staying two weeks in the UK top 40 it was only a matter of time before they were back...AND THAT TIME IS NOW!
The band have been busy touring the UK and are close to finishing their debut album 'Lust for Life', with songs such as'My Generation' originally performed by The Who
'Firestarter' originally performed by The Prodigy
'Lust For Life' originally performed by Iggy Pop
'Fight For Your Right to Party' originally performed by The Beastie Boys
and a few surprises too!!!!
With Buster now a writer for FHM Magazine and John Tree now a DJ on local radio, the band have gone on to some amazing things outside of the band.
You can find out loads about the band at the website www.thezimmersonline.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ZIMMERS PLEASE CONTACT
Dave Palmer - [email protected]
Neil Reed - [email protected]
The Zimmer Facts:
* In 2000, there were 600 million people aged 60 and over; there will be 1.2 billion by 2025 and 2 billion by 2050.
* Today, about two thirds of all older people are living in the developing world; by 2025, it will be 75%.
* In the developed world, the very old (age 80+) is the fastest growing population group.
* Women outlive men in virtually all societies; consequently in very old age, the ratio of women/men is 2:1.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/26/2007
Band Members: FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ZIMMERS PLEASE CONTACT
Neil Reed - [email protected]
Dave Palmer - [email protected]

.."Making the Stones look like teens and the Arctic Monkey like they need a nappy change!"
Influences: BACKSTAGE AT THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW

LIVE ON THE FABULOUS MR.NORTON'S SHOW!

PETER BLOGS OFF

PETER BLOGS OFF 2

THE NEW VIDEO EDIT (v2)

And just to prove that age doesn't mean you lose your sense of humour. We thank Fast Food TV for this abstract tribute (NOT for the easily offended - you have been warned!)

Sounds Like: Nothing else on Earth and Proud of it!
Record Label: Please contact Neil Reed at [email protected]
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

THE ZIMMERS release debut album LUST FOR LIFE TODAY!!!!

Dear Zimmer Fans,Well we are delighted to announce that today (06.10.08) we have released our debut album 'Lust For Life'. This album has been incredibly hard work but we are just so proud of it. Ever...
Posted by The Zimmers on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:06:00 PST

SLOWLY BUT SURELY

We are delighted to have uploaded a demo of one of the album tracks. You can now listen to 'When You're Smiling' and we are really impressed with the talents of the new york band WaxxMachine who co-pr...
Posted by The Zimmers on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:21:00 PST

Been a long time since we rock and rolled

Dear Friends,apologies for not getting Firestarter up when we said we would. It is nearly finished and the things we have been doing has meant that there hasn't been time for reecording. Anyway aftere...
Posted by The Zimmers on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:56:00 PST

A few days to go....

..before we stick up the new single on the audio player.We have two new songs on the way and the first one is ccurrently being mixed. We can't wait to play it to you!We have all had a nice break and a...
Posted by The Zimmers on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:29:00 PST

BBC Breakfast 8th August 2007

Fans of the band can see Lead Singer Alf Carretta on the breakfast sofa tomorrow morning. He'll be talking about what it's like to be 'old' and still have motivation and drive.Hope you all can watch i...
Posted by The Zimmers on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 10:41:00 PST

We're back in the studio

Hello everybody,we are delighted to say we are back in the studio doing the next single. Alf knows the words and is getting all the moves right and we are delighted to announce that Peter (aka geriatr...
Posted by The Zimmers on Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:11:00 PST

OK here is the news you've been waiting for!

Released on October 1st 2007. We are announcing it live on Richard and Judy (Channel 4) today!!! It's sounding wonderful and we can't believe we are back in the studio again with such wonderful people...
Posted by The Zimmers on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 03:06:00 PST

Well we are off again!!

">The Daily MailDon't forget that those english fans can enjoy the band on BBC 2 on Sunday 15th at 10:00 but it will be next week when we let you know of the new single....Chosen by YOU the public..we...
Posted by The Zimmers on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:15:00 PST

SILLY US! U.K. and U.S. content

Well here we are again...we misinformed you last time and sincerely apologise for that. The new documentary will actually be moved back a week or two due to the amount of footage the bbc crew had to g...
Posted by The Zimmers on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 02:49:00 PST

AND JUST WHEN YOU ALL THOUGHT IT WAS OVER!

We'll we've all had a break from the crazy promotional schedule and are back on our feet doing some more press and other things. The song is released on iTunes USA tomorrow so you can all download it....
Posted by The Zimmers on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:33:00 PST