Artist description Raw, song based, Rock / Groove outfit with their own unique sound and style.

Music Style Rock Groove

Musical Influences Jeff Buckley, Beatles, U2, Who, Pearl Jam, Travis, Peter Gabriel, Clash, Jam, Supergrass, Crowded House, Santana, Led Zepplin, Stevie Wonder

Similar Artists Jeff Buckley, Beatles, U2, Who, Pearl Jam, Travis, Peter Gabriel, Clash, Jam, Supergrass, Crowded House, Santana, Led Zepplin, Stevie Wonder

Artist History Simon Townshend has had a long musical career. Signed to Polygram in 1984 for debut album 'Sweet Sound', he has released 3 more albums on his own 'Stir Music' label. Drummer, Ben Townshend is the latest addition to line up since the departure of Zak Starkey (Ringo's son) who originally formed Animal Soup with Simon in 1994.

Group Members Simon & Ben Townshend. Additional members include,Tony Lowe on Lead Guitar & Phil Spalding on Bass.

Instruments Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Drums and Lead & Backing Vocals

Albums Among Us, Animal Soup, Bare Bodies Bare Assets

Press Reviews As brother Pete Townshend told London's Daily Mail,"he's brilliant." British and American papers have variously described his songs and performances as "buoyant melodies with a randy youthful kick...[a] rock sound with soaring vocal harmonies, echoing guitars, and an anthemic march... irresistible chorus hooks pushed by a funky rhythm and pulled by the refreshing optimism of Simon's voice" (The Washington Post) and "supercharged hard rock...barreling forward like punk rock...Mr. Townshend sings in a low, gruff voice and strumming rhythm guitar, pushes the band to climax upon climax" (The New York Times); a "catharsis" (The Los Angeles Times). In short, as London's Gig Guide said, "you would be a fool to miss them."

Additional Info 'Ages', is the latest CD/EP release on Stir Music

Location London, LONDON - United Kingdom

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