Artist description Currently a five piece UK band, based in London, Otis deliver over and above the basic pop fodder. Strong melodies and harmonies are suplemented with driving acoustic and electric rhythms emulating a sound that is difficult to categorise.

Music Style Rock/ Pop

Musical Influences Crowded House, Del Amitri

Similar Artists Crowded House, Eagles, Neil Finn, Morcheeba, Wishbone Ash

Artist History OTIS were formed when Dave Patrick and Simon Burges discovered they shared startlingly similar pasts in earlier bands from separate sides of the country. Currently a five piece UK band, based in London, Otis have been touring of late and filling support slots - of recent note with Wishbone Ash who they are supporting again at AshCon 2000.

Group Members Dave Patrick - Lead Vocals, GuitarsSimon Burges - Keys, Acoustic, Backing VocalsDan Burges/ Nathan Dawe - BassHelen Carr/ Rob McCarthy - DrumsJohn Meares - Piano/ RhodesPete Popert - Additional Guitar

Instruments Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keys, Drums, Bass

Albums Pictures of Home, Stop The World, Proximity

Location London, London - United Kingdom

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