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A Brief History of The Longshots
Formed in late 2002. The Longshots embarked on a mission to bring underground Rock 'n' Roll music to the ears of their hometown of Leeds, West Yorkshire. Our heroes powered onwards and upwards, converting people to their infectious brand of Punk injected Rock 'n' Roll, which eventually led to reaching out beyond the confines of the overpopulated Leeds music scene to venues far and wide. This included playing the 2003 Carling Festival and a Seven date UK mini-tour in the Autumn of 2004, gaining a whole host of new fans.
Along the way the band have had two CD's released and a number of tracks selected for compilation CDs/DVDs. The 'Million To One E.P' was recorded at the end of 2003 on a shoe-string budget at House of Mook Studios, Leeds, only one year after the band formed. Stand out track “On The Inside” gained radio play in the North as did lead track “Ex-Girlfriends” which was highly regarded by college radio over in the U.S.
The follow up mini-album 'What Doesn't Kill Us' was released in 2005 and was again recorded at House of Mook Studios, but this time mastered at the Billiard Rooms, Leeds by Carl Rosamund. There was also a 'download only' track called 'Here We Go Again' from the same recording session, which is available 'free of charge' from the official website and selected third party music sites such as Myspace.com.
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A sheer energy rush of pure punk with the sort of lightning fast none-more-rock riffs you'd more likely associate with AC/DC...
http://www.leedsmusicscene.net
Original energized rock 'n' roll songs that will bring out the sweat and have you gulping your beer so fast you'll choke.
http://www.rock3.co.uk
A mix of rock 'n' roll and punk which reminds, in equal parts, of The Clash, Goldblade and The Backyard Babies that fires on all cylinders... you can't go wrong!
http://www.punkoiuk.co.uk
Rock 'n' roll in the old style, pure, unadulterated, adrenaline soaked, unrestrained, machismo, shouting, riffing, pounding, monster sized sense of the phrase. Fast and loud, played with passion, dirty, sweaty and raucous.
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Band Name
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Date Band Formed
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THE LONGSHOTS |
1/9/2002 |
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Current Status
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2,438 |
Offline |
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Country
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Record Label
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United Kingdom |
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URL
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www.famegen.com/nijlongshot |
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Band Members:
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Damian Van Wilde
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Deany Dean
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Guitars & Vocals
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Drums
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Nij
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Sy Pinkeye
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Bass & Vocals
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Vocals & Guitars
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