Artist description Colonel Bastard - the hottest band in the UK. The band cannot be pigeon-holed, but are a fast, groove-munching rock combo with a eye on England, and a soul in punk. The Bastard sound is unique among modern acts, and the band have received critical acclaim for their beautifully melodic songs of politics, art, and England.

Music Style Alternative, Lo-Fi, Quirky-Pop

Musical Influences Brian Wilson, Talking Heads, Pink Floyd, The Boo Radleys, Pixies, The Kinks, Blur, Pulp, The Divine Comedy, Crash Test Dummies, The Flaming Lips, Grandaddy, Mercury Rev, XTC, Ooberman, SFA, The Smiths

Similar Artists Brian Wilson, Talking Heads, Pink Floyd, The Boo Radleys, Pixies, The Kinks, Blur, Pulp, The Divine Comedy, Crash Test Dummies, The Flaming Lips, Grandaddy, Mercury Rev, XTC, Ooberman, SFA, The Smiths

Artist History Formed in late 1998 by fellow students Ben Garnett, Martin White and Dan O, the band immediately started working on new material, building on the strong musical history of Messrs Garnett and White. With Martin's talented brother Chris added a week later and Ben's brother Russell in the summer of 2000 to complete the lineup.

Group Members Daniel Onions, Ben Garnett, Martin White, Christopher White, Russell Garnett

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Drums, Occasional Synth

Albums We Know Where You Live

Location Liskeard, Cornwall - United Kingdom

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