Origin London, England Active from 2004 | Years active 2001–present | |
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Website www.imperial-leisure.co.uk Members Denis SmithScott ViningBen BridgesJack EmmingsRichard Cox Past members Ben Webb, Jerremy Madunkatue, Rob O'Neale, Mark Rudland, Billy Chauhan, Ushwin Pai, Stuart Maxwell, Dan Dobson, Adrian White Albums Death To The One Trick Pony, The Art Of Saying Nothing, Lifestyle Brand, Razzle Dazzle (EP) Record labels Universal Records, FXD Records, Steamroller Ltd., Steamroller Similar King Prawn, Sonic Boom Six, Random Hand, Dirty Revolution, The JB Conspiracy Profiles | ||
Imperial leisure live at arches venue coventry
Imperial Leisure are a ska / rock band from London, England. Influences include The Specials, Beastie Boys, Rage Against The Machine, Madness.
Contents
- Imperial leisure live at arches venue coventry
- Youngblood brass band w imperial leisure
- History
- Songs
- References
Youngblood brass band w imperial leisure
History
Imperial Leisure started in 2001 as a 10 piece band. Previous to this, the eight members (Dennis, Ben, Jerremy, Billy, Scott, AJ, Dan and Stu) where playing in a band called Chewbacca. The name changed to Imperial Leisure when they added two brass players (Rob - Trumpet and Mark - Trombone).
Imperial Leisure signed to 'Primary Talent' (live music agent) and 'Crucible Management' (band management) in 2004. Their first release was the CD EP 'Untouchable' on 'Dirty Records' in 2005.
The next release was a limited edition vinyl 'Great British Summertime' and single 'Man On The Street' on 'ORG records'.
In 2007 Imperial Leisure and their management company set up their own record label and music company 'Steamroller Music LTD'. Employing other industry professionals and securing private investment for the support of the forthcoming release of their début album.
In 2008 they released 4 singles with national and local radio play (including BBC Radio One, BBC 6 Music, XFM, Absolute Radio). During this year Imperial Leisure also played many small festivals across the UK and larger ones including the Dance Stage at Glastonbury and the Red Bull stage at Bestival.
'The Art Of Saying Nothing' was Imperial Leisure's first album released on Steamroller Music. The album launch took place at 'The Scala' live venue in London, England.
In 2012, second Album - 'Death to the One Trick Pony' - was released to mixed reviews. The music was still strong - but a drastic change in direction and more melancholy than 'The Art of Saying Nothing'.
In 2015, third album - 'Lifestyle Brand' - was released along with a new line up and had a very strong reception. It brought back the party atmosphere, incorporating the various styles of the new band members
Songs
Great British SummertimeThe Art Of Saying Nothing · 2008
Man on the StreetThe Art Of Saying Nothing · 2008
The Landlord's DaughterThe Art Of Saying Nothing · 2008