Neil Leyton & The Ghosts

The Ghosts were formed in 2005 by Deaf n Dumb Music's Lars Gustafsson, who assembled them as the Swedish backing band for Canadian rock n roll singer/songwriter Neil Leyton. Leyton named his new band before he found out that guitarist Micke Lundin's nickname was, coincidentally, Micke the Ghost.The band debuted live on tour opening for Diamond Dogs with three shows in May '04, prior to also backing Leyton in the studio in October of the same year for the recording of Leyton's Betrayal of the Self album.The Ghosts made their UK debut at Camden's Purple Turtle club, during the Leyton "Dead Fashion Brigade" EP launch, which also featured guest guitarist Rich Jones.Further touring ensued in 2006 throughout Germany, Austria, Slovenia and the Netherlands. 2007 sees the Ghosts set to back Leyton once again, during the recording of their new album as well as a new central European tour coming in May/June.