Artist description Memorably described by Kerrang! as having 'a sharp funky edge with bags of cool melodies', Mother Mary formed in 1993 and intensive gigging combined with a reputation as groove based songwriters and an ear for a good melodic hook, quickly led to support tours with the likes of Whitesnake, Zakk Wylde and G.U.N. before they split in 1995. After a six-year hiatus, they're back at their spiritual home for a complete one-off. So if you like your grooves mixed with crunchy riffs from the Zeppelin / Kravitz / Prince end of the rock spectrum. It's the place to be...

Music Style Rock, Funk, Pop

Musical Influences Lenny Kravitz, Led Zeppelin, Prince

Similar Artists Lenny Kravitz, Led Zeppelin, Prince

Artist History 1992 February - Begin rehearsals and song writing. August/September - Line-up complete and 'Mother Mary' is born. Personnel - Dave Lambert (vocals), Andrew Bray (guitar), Steve Dickinson (keys), Brendan Rothwell (bass), Richard Kimmings (drums) October - Record first material in York to be released soon after. 24 October - First gig. 1993 February - Headline 'Club Rio', Bradford to capacity audience. March - Record second batch of material. First UK tour. April - Release 'MM II'. June - UK tour. Interview and acoustic set on national radio. July - London debut. Manu Sibona replaces Brendan. August - Supports with Dogs D'Amour. Gigs inc. 'Rock City', Nottingham. October - Record 'Truth' CD. Sessions are scrapped. December - 'Red Raw' is released. Recorded on tour through 1993. 1994 January - Re-recording the 'Truth' tapes. February - 'Face The Truth' tour coincides with the 'Truth' CD release. March - Headlining the 'Marquee Club', London. April - Win 'Radio One Rock War'. June - Support Gun at Bradford. July - Support Zakk Wylde's Pride & Glory at 'The Cathouse', Glasgow and Whitesnake at sold out 'City Hall', Sheffield. December - Interview and acoustic set on local radio. 1995 April - Record proposed debut album tracks. June - Interview and acoustic set on radio. August - Two months gigging abroad. October - Return to UK following 53 consecutive gigs. The curtain falls. Feb 2nd 2002 - Re-form for one gig only 02-02-02.. MMII York - Fibbers!

Group Members Dave Lambert - Vocals, Andrew Bray - Guitar, Brendan Rothwell - Bass, Steve Dickinson - Keyboards, Richard Kimmings - Drums.

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums

Albums 'Truth' EP - 1994. 'Now & Then' - 1996

Press Reviews Mother Mary formed in 1993, and quickly garnered rave reviews from the rock press for their live shows fronted by Dave Lambert 'not exactly a shy and retiring type!'. Their 'Truth' CD was released to critical acclaim shortly after and Kerrang described the five piece as having 'a sharp funky edge with bags of cool melodies'. Intensive gigging and a growing reputation as groove based songwriters, with an ear for a good melodic hook, quickly led to support tours with the likes of Whitesnake, Zakk Wylde and Gun before they split in 1995. After a six year hiatus, they're back and Muthafunking at Fibbers 'For One Gig Only', so if you like your grooves mixed with crunchy riffs from the Zeppelin/Kravitz/Prince end of the rock spectrum, this is one you can't afford to miss- and they'll be throwing in some new stuff too! Killer night out anybody?

Location Huddersfield, West Yorkshire - United Kingdom

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