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Every time vocalist Spike self-confidently informs his enthusiastic audience We're the Quireboys ... and this is Rock n Roll everyone present has a pretty clear idea where this musical journey is about to lead. For fifteen years, the Quireboys have been synonymous with hand-made rock music, spiced with edgy riffs, driving rhythms and their frontmans unique voice.
The Quireboys have never felt the need to emulate their supposed idols; their originality, their charisma and their unequivocal Rock n Roll slogans have always guaranteed the band their very own place in rock history.
Having got together in 1986, the Quireboys were soon thrilling live audiences with their live shows.. Two singles released by a small independent label in England consolidated their fan community, which continued to grow with every gig. When Ozzy Osbournes wife Sharon signed the band in the late Eighties, everything went its apparently almost inevitable course: their debut album, A Bit Of What You Fancy, came out in 1990 and went straight to no. 2 of the Japanese and British album charts an amazing success for a new band. Live, the Quireboys developed a charm all of their own. Their stage set resembled an English pub, their songs were about the most tempting of all vices namely wine, women and good music.
In the early Nineties, the Quireboys were enlisted to play as opening act for the Rolling Stones and performed at Englands legendary Castle Donington festival. Only a few months later, Live Around The World arrived, an impressive stage document immortalising those first successful concerts. In 1993, the musicians ensconced themselves in a Vancouver studio with production legend Bob Rock to cut their second studio recording, Bitter, Sweet & Twisted. But in the meantime, the arrival of grunge had thoroughly influenced the zeitgeist of the scene, and the media reacted with restraint. In other words, there wasnt much more to be said on the subject of the Quireboys, and their 1994 best-of release gave the impression of a posthumous obituary. There was still the odd show, but life as a real band appeared to be a thing of the past for the time being.
For six long years, between 1993 and 1999, not much was heard from the band.
Then all of a sudden it was in 1999 that the band returned to the stage to the delight of their many faithfuls. A new recording contract and the albums Lost In Space (featuring older cuts) and This Is Rock n Roll resuscitated the groups career.
They played in Canada in Spring 2001 and embarked on a major European tour in October of the same year. Only a few months later, Danny Bowes (Thunder) invited them to play at the revived Monsters Of Rock festival, featuring Alice Cooper as headlining act. Their second live album, 100% Live 2002, was recorded during the Monsters tour.
In 2004, with their current line-up, consisting of the three original members, Spike, guitarist Guy Griffin and bassist Nigel Mogg, plus new additions Keith Weir (keyboards), Paul Guerin (guitars) and drummer Pip Mailing, they released Well Oiled, featuring 9 convincing new tracks.
The end of 2006 will see a DVD Release from the band, and will also see them continuing to work on their brand new album. More news on these to come...

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Member Since: 1/31/2005
Band Website: quireboys.com
Band Members: Spike (Vocals) Guy Griffin (Guitar) Paul Guerin (Guitar) Jimi Jimmi (Bass) Keith Weir (Keyboards) Pip Mailing (Drums)
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Sounds Like: "If you were to get the Stones, The Faces, Humble Pie, Aerosmith, Mott The Hoople, Cheap Trick, Slade, ACDC and other great rock n' roll bands of their era - mix them together, add some great stage presence, 6 great personalities and some top songs - then invite them and all your best mates to your house for the best party ever - you would probably get something close to a Quireboys gig"
Record Label: Hecktick
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Steff Lane

Steff Lane, a great friend of the Quireboys sadly passed away on Monday 21st July 2008, Deepest Sympathy goes out to her family and friends, she will be sadly missed by everone who knew her.
Posted by The Quireboys on Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:54:00 PST

Quireboys Nov/Dec UK tour to be announced this week!

The Quireboys will be announcing a 14 date tour of the UK in Nov/Dec in the coming week..the tour culminates at the London Kentish town Forum on Dec 14th...tickets for the Forum show are availabl...
Posted by The Quireboys on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:21:00 PST

Quireboys headline London Kentish town Forum,Dec 14th!

The Quireboys shall headline the Kentish Town Forum(London) on Dec 14th.Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.co.uk ...
Posted by The Quireboys on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:15:00 PST

HMV recommends..

'Homewreckers and Heartbreakers' is one of HMV record stores recommended releases of July..on a prominent display shelf near you...
Posted by The Quireboys on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:36:00 PST

Teg Nugent plus ’special guests’..July 14th

The Quireboys will be appearing as special guests to Ted Nugent at the O2 Indigo(London) on July 14th..this will be the QB's only summer UK appearance..
Posted by The Quireboys on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:54:00 PST

Azkena Rock date change..5th Sept

The Quireboys will be playing the Azkena Rock festival(Spain) on 5th Sept (not the 6th)..
Posted by The Quireboys on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:16:00 PST

Italian shows confirmed!

The Quireboys shall be playing 2 shows in Italy in September.The shows are the 'Rock of ages' festival in Milan onSat 13th and Stazione Birra in Rome on Sun 14th..
Posted by The Quireboys on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:48:00 PST

EMI ’Best of The Quireboys’ available now!

The new 'Best of the Quireboys' is now available from www.quireboys .com and hmv.com.This 2 cd collection features the hit singles plus b-sides,live rarities and unreleased demos.I
Posted by The Quireboys on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:45:00 PST

New photo’s

Check out the new 'Homewreckers and Heartbreakers' spring tour live photo's..
Posted by The Quireboys on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:49:00 PST

’Homewreckers and Heartbreakers’ in stores June 23rd

The official release date for' homewreckers and heartbreakers' is June 23rd..this is when it is available in stores..you can get it now at the shows or from www.quireboys.com ...
Posted by The Quireboys on Fri, 23 May 2008 07:54:00 PST