Crooked Usage

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Stop the Clock

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Released: Sep 23, 2010

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Stop the Clock
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Genre: Folk / Other / Reggae
Location London, Un
Profile Views: 14240
Last Login: 11/28/2011
Member Since 4/6/2006
Record Label c.u.records
Type of Label Unsigned
Bio
.... .. .... .. .. ...... ..This London based band plays a blend of rootsy soulful original music. A song orientated band with strong vocal harmonies, they present well-crafted songs in their own distinctive style. This band fuses elements of roots, reggae and folk. ..CROOKED USAGE'S debut album Earthbound received considerable airplay, particularly from CHARLIE GILLET and ROBERT ELMS on BBC London and PAUL JONES on Jazz FM/Radio 2...CROOKED USAGE now present their second album INSIDE THE WHALE. Their unique ecclectic theme continues with this album. ..CROOKED USAGE gigs are usually in London (northish) and often have guests playing with the band including, CAROL GRIMES, NOEL MCCALLA and LEO AARONS-RICHARDSON Bring your dancing shoes for the second set!
Members
.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... .......... ..LEE KOSMIN.. .. Lead vocals/guitar/slide guitar/backing vocals/ bass guitar... One of Britains most soulful singers. Lee has had songs covered by Elkie Brooks, Bonnie Tyler and Julio Iglesias. Has worked with John Martyn and Pete Wingfield.. ..BEVERLEY AARONS.. .. Lead vocals/backing vocals/ guitar.. One of the finest songwriters in town and makes a mean aubergine dip. Beverley has written No Fault of Mine, which has become an anthem at Crooked Usage gigs. Can also be seen playing solo in and around London ..check out Beverley's my space page.. ....SAMI EL SALAHI....Bass/Lead vocals/backing vocals/tea and biscuits..Another fine songwriter and wicked bass player. Has played with Miriam Makeba, Carol Grimes, South African All-Stars Songs of Soweto amongst many others.. ..JOHN JAMIESON.... Lead guitar/backing vocals/lead vocals Brilliant lead guitarist. Has played with many big acts including the Soulyard, Carol Grimes and Dave Stewart.. ..SHAWN STEPHENSON....Drums Shawn has played in England and the rest of Europe in a wide range of genres, including Big Band appearances at the Edinburgh Festival, South African township band Songs of Soweto, and Calypso music with Club 257 .... Thanks to .. RICHARD WHITE.. for slide show photos.
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