The Band
Genres-Alternative Rock, Post-Punk Revival, Jazz-Fusion
Location-Yorkshire, U.K
Influences-The Beatles, Early Chicago, Public Image Ltd., Blondie, Gang of Four, Elvis Costello, The Strokes
Sound-A energetic post-punk revival sound, with noisy, feedback laden solos, and three-part harmony. Jazz compositions are mixed in as well(like Zepp did with acoustic songs) and free-jazz type instrumentals are easily inserted into rock songs. Rock songs may also have jazz-ish openings, and vice-versa. The Band also occasionally does classic sounding ballads, ala The Beatles and Rolling Stones. Members are also interested in other genres like Baroque Pop, Dream Pop, and folk music, but these are not incorporated into The Band's sound as of yet. They also admire ambitious contemporary bands like Radiohead and Arcade Fire, and hope to be respected as they are in the future. Lyrically, The Band primarily focuses on political songs, with some ironic/snide relational(but not neccesarily romantic) songs mixed in.
The Band-
Kim Black(19 years old,Lead Vocals, Bass, lyrics)-Barely five feet tall, with red hair, a face full of freckles, a washboard stomach, and a throaty, Lennon-esq voice, Kim Black gets alot of attention at gigs. Despite giving off a cocky, super-energetic presense at shows, Black generally dislikes attention and will leave the media stuff to her bandmates. Black's voice is regarded by listeners as a female version of John Lennon's, and as a bass player, she is without peer. She embodies The Band's, Preppie/British street fashion style of dress, and has been rumored to be a man-eater in her private life.
John York(21 years old, Lead Guitar, multi-intrumentalist,music/lyrics)-He's not the best guitarist in the world, but his abusive guitar style brings energy to any song he plays. York is tall, usually unshaven with uncombed hair, and wears the retro John Lennon style sunglasses(occasionally worn by Kim Black as well). He has almost total creative control, and is The Band's real frontman, giving all the interviews and starring in the videos. He makes his music for himself and himself alone, and is seen as extremely arrogant by many. York is also interested in acting, and would like to launch a career in art house films. He treats Black as his little sister, but some have speculated that there is more to their relationship than that.
Ian Black(23 years old, Rhythm Guitar, Backing/Occasional lead vocals) He shares his younger sister Kim's red hair and freckles. When he rarely sings lead, it is often in falsetta, and he can scat on the jazz songs. Upon meeting York for the first time, he got into a fist fight(and was beaten up) by him, but the two have later devoloped a love-hate friendship.
Edmund Pitt(24 Years old, Drums, backing vocals)The oldest member and a solid drummer, Pitt is the rock of The Band, and it's leader, along with York. He is its only married member, and his wife recently gave birth to their first child.
