Artist description Well, thanx for visiting but we have decided to call it a day and form a new band "Sensus" http://www.sensusband.co.uk

Music Style Sonic Rock, Alternitive

Musical Influences U2, Sensus, Radiohead, David Bowie, Led Belly, Coyote Shivers, Ramones, The Smiths and The Jam

Similar Artists Sensus

Artist History Jagged Edge first saw The light of day in a house in Hazlemere road, Slough, shared by guitarists & friends Tony Monk & Simon Wood back in the long cold winter of late 1995. Inspired by having someone else to make music with, and with little else to pass the time, they set about learning a few cover versions, and before long were regularly murdering such classics as U2's I still haven't found what I'm looking for, Stuck in the middle with you, and Waterloo Sunset. Soon 95 became 96 & Hazlemere road became Langley road, this time a detached house, and the cue for Simon to set up a full drum kit in the back room, whilst Tony went out & bought the loudest Marshall amp he could find. For those other members of the household who wished to watch some telly in the next room, life was getting tough. Meanwhile Bass player & computer Wizz Kid Darren Langshaw was spotted playing solo sets in working mens clubs, and on the night in question had just finished performing a particularly moving rendition of the Elvis classic Old Shep, in which a faithful old hound has to be put down. Upon finishing his rendition Darren noticed an old man sitting alone near the back of the club, tears rolling down his cheeks. Realising the impact this song had so obviously had on the old man, Darren rushed over to apologise. "I'm sorry, I didn't realise you were an animal lover" "I'm not" replied the old man "I'm a music lover!" Tony & Simon knew they had their Bass player. Regular sessions ensued at the Langley Rehearsal Studios where slowly, they began to hone their skills and gel as a band.This time it was Simon on Drums/Vocals, Darren on Bass, with Tony on Electric Guitar. It soon became apparent that singing and drumming didn't go together for Simon, although to be fair the only thing holding him back was his unique lack of ability. Indeed it was around this time that Simon almost left the band, after being offered a job by of all people Rolf Harris.The job involved injuring dogs for animal hospital, and fortunately for the band Simon decided to decline Rolf's kind offer. Tony's playing at this time could only reasonably be described as one fellow musician put it "as sloppy as a wet bucket of shite" whilst Darren's bass playing at times resembled a cross between a cows arse being slapped with a wet blanket, and a Mongoose breaking wind in the fog. It became apparent that a great leap forward was required and to achieve this a good deal of practice, and some changes were urgently required. Out went Simon's vocals, & in came singer Gail McGrath, Gail sung well but thought the band were to heavy for her own style and wanted to make a couple of changes, including changing the name to Scarlet. Out went Gail, and things were now looking grim. Out of the ashes of Gail's departure came Simon's brave decision to step out from behind the drums, sling a six string over his shoulder and take up the role of front man, a decision he's never regretted. Now they needed a drummer. Through a friend came Carl, an affable Geordie who though able to keep time, never really fitted in and eventually left to pursue a career as a wringer outer for his friend Dave, a one armed window cleaner. Next to try his hand at drums was Barrington Ellis, an ex salvation Army drummer and a man to whom rhythm meant a method of contraception. Then came a telling event, Darren had a friend, Mike Fitzgerald who had a good deal of experience playing in bands, could sing, play guitar, and most importantly drum. Mike agreed to come along and help out where he could. From behind the drum kit where they couldn't hit him, Mike wasted no time in laying into the band and making it clear that if they didn't start getting thier act toghether (literaly) then they may as well pack up and go home. Darren in particular often bore the brunt of Mikes aserbic tongue, pushing him into actually taking some lessons on his bass. Mike's backing vocals would lift songs to a new level whilst his steady if unspectacular drumming kept things nice and tight. With Simon still just finding his feet as a singer?/guitarist, approaches were made to Mike to join the band full time, Mike however allways bravely resisted. In Spring of 1998 Jagged Edge, still with Mike on drums/backing vocals played thier first gig, Darren's aunty,"Pam's" house party, all went well, even Mike was spotted smiling (and there is believed to be photographic evidence to support this). Needing a permanent commited drummer Jagged Edge breathed a collective sigh of relief when friend & supporter Wendy Dixon introduced Wayne Richards to what was now a more than decent sounding band and soon settled in behind the drum kit superbly. Combining the steadiness of earlier drummers but with a great technique also. Not long back from a succesfull run of gigs in Birmingham, and following a packed out performance at Sloughs premier venue for new live bands O'Neils, Jagged Edge now proudly present thier first CD featuring six original tracks from the pens of Wood & Monk. All Alone in nowhere Contact Jagged Edge on thier award winning website at htt://www.jagged.edge.8m.com

Group Members Tony Monk: Guitar Darren Langshaw: Chainsaw Bass, chasing the chicksWayne Richards: DrumsSimon Wood: Guitar, Vocals

Instruments 2 Guitars, Drum and Bass, and a triangle for that extra touch

Albums All alone in nowhere

Press Reviews This band has been floating around the internet for months now, and they basically credit a large part of their success to internet promotion! If you've been following this band, they have a new CD coming out! Their old stuff was good, but their new stuff is just plain rockin'! We're happy to be the first site to release any of their new songs.. the CD should be out soon and we'll be sure to let you guys know as soon as it hits the shelves! We've released three songs, never before seen on another website, but not exclusive to DE. The purpose is to promote bands and music at minimal cost and maximum exposure, exclusivity would harm that cause, so we encourage our artists to get their stuff on as many sites as possible! All three songs are grrreat, even if you downloaded Babe before, this is a newly recorded version! Waste no time and start downloading the song now! While you're waiting. Cathey Right What you thought....." Lots of fun is still to be seen in this bands future" The Arkle "Amazing stage presence, a real treat to watch thanks lads" The Clements (Birmingham) "F****ng loud lads nice one" The Turks Head (Birmingham) "If You stop I'll Knock Ya F****ng Block off, they're lovin it" Pam n Andys "It sent shivers down my spine" Julia Drumheller "I love you guys, you have a groupie for life!" Wendy Dixon "Hottest tip for 1999, They'll go all the way!" Sian Wood ( Fleming & Connolly )

Location Reading, Berkshire - United Kingdom

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