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Member Since: 5/12/2006
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Lead Vocals and Guitar - Jim, Bass Guitar and backing vox- Gillian, Percussion Mushroom and backing vox - Jamie
BIO:
Probably one of the most controversial bands ever, MYRA HINDLEY AND THE BABYSITTERS have crashed their way onto Falkirks live music scene and kicked up a huge storm along the way.
The Babysitters are a four piece punk band from Falkirk in Scotland, the band has been together for just over two years now and are showing no signs of holding back, their stage performances are full of energy and the crowds absolutly can't get enough of them!The band first got together in may 2005, It was thrown together rather quickly by Gillian and Jim who were itching to get back into playing live gigs.
Gill managed to persude her friend Junior, who's first instrument was also bass to pick up a guitar and come play alongside them, they then had a couple of jam's at the studio and put together a few songs whilst still looking for a drummer.
The search for a drummer didn't take long as Jamie who seems to be able to turn his hand to any instrument volunteered for the job.
After just two more practices all four members new that this was going to be the final line up for the band.
A gig date was set by Gillian to give all of us something to work towards and the band worked extremely hard to get a set together in time.
The first gig "Myra Hindley and the Babysitters - in aid of Childline" although extremley controversial went down a treat with the crowd and raised a fair whack of cash for the charity
In January 2008, lead guitarist Junior decided to leave the band and become a guitar technician. The rest of the band were very sad to see him go but are glad that he is doing something he cares alot about and wish him all the best.
Following a brief moment of madness where the band played as a three piece, Juniors size 14's were quickly filled by Hoskie who started out as the bands roadie in 2007. Hoskie instantly breathed new life into the band and brought along a fresh new attititude towards their music.
2008 is the year of THE BABYSITTERS! Watch out for us coming to a town near you!
PRESS QUOTES AND QUOTES FROM OTHER BANDS:
EXCELLENTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Amen
The band recently released their first cd! Its a six track live ep and is available to buy over the internet, send the band a message for more details on how to get yer hands on one!
The Babysitters are currently writing new material and hope to raise the funds to put out their new cd later this year. Watch this fucking space for more details of the release date and record release party!
COMPETITION!!!!!!!
If think your art skills are up to the task then the babysitters are currently holding a competition to design the new album cover!!!
For your chance to see your artwork plastered all over the uk and anywhere else that takes their fancy, email the band to get details of the competition.
*t&c apply, copy of which will be sent to you with competition details.
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[email protected]
INFLUENCES:
As a band our main influences are:
THE EXPLOITED
THE DWARVES
TOTAL CHAOS
RANCID
THE RAMONES
BAD MANNERS
THE CLASH
LARS FREDRICKSON AND THE BASTARDS
S.L.F.
INDIVIDUAL BIOS:
SKINHEAD JIM:
The oldest yet not the wisest of the band,
I play guitar, a little bass and I can sing! lol.
In the band I play Rhythm Guitar and vocals, I also help write alot of the songs with Gill.
My influences are:
The Exploited, Total Chaos, Rancid, The pork Dukes, Slayer, Pantera, D.R.I., The Clash, Anti Knowhere Leauge and ABBA!
I like buckfast and Jack Daniels but not in the same glass.
I like my friends.
I like my family.
I love my wife.
My favourite "Babysitters" moment was at the end of our first gig, what a rush!!!!!!!!!
GILLIAN:
I play Bass guitar, the fiddle, the irish whistle, a bit on the old guitar and I can sing too!
In the band I play bass and write.
Some of my influences are:
Rancid (Matt fucking Freeman IS god!), The Dwarves, The Exploited, Lars Fredrickson and the Bastartds, The Ramones, The Clash, Less than Jake, Apocalyptica, My Dying bride, Anti Flag, Marilyn Manson................
Fuck we really could be here for a while so i'm gonna stop that bit now!
Music is one of the very few things I care about and its what I dedicate most of my time to.
I created and run First Final Farewell Promotions.
I love going out and spending time with my friends.
I'm a vegan.
I'm very spontaneous and fun loving!
I don't like you.
I love my life!
I have two favourite "Babysitters" moments, the "Gill style" Tequilla slammers at the happy new Friday party (my nose still stings at the thought of salt!)
and the hedge diving incident! (ha ha, you should see the scar on my leg!.)
THE PERCUSSION MUSHROOM:
called so because i'm kept in the dark and fed on shit, ha ha.
My real name is Jamie and in the band I play drums.
You will hear a distinct Lars Ulrich style in my drumming but I also have alot of punk influences.
Anti Flag, Propaganda, Sick of it all, Less Than Jake, just a bit of everything really. I also have a soft spot for The Jam
My favourite possession WAS my one eyed illuminous pink willy warmer from our Childline show that someone stole! (The joke's on them really cuz I know where it had been all night!)
My best "Babysitters" moment was the same night as the "hedge diving incident" when me and Junior snorted pollen after Gills Tequilla (which she nearly killed me with by the way ha ha ha) ran out.
HOSKIE:
bio and pics coming soon..........
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