Years active 2006–2007 Active until 2007 | Labels Freelands Records Genres Rock music, Pop music | |
Associated acts Billy Kinsley, New Blood Stories, Olan, Shore, Audioform Website myspace.com/theformativeyearsband/ Past members Adam Burke (Guitar, Keys, Vocals)
Ian Armstrong (Guitar, Vocals)
Mark Watson (Bass)
Michael Wilde (Drums/Vocals)
James Barnard (Keys)
Mike Reed (Bass)
Anthony Halliwell (Guitar)
Graham Holmes (Bass) Origin Leigh, United Kingdom (2006) Members Adam Burke, Michael Wilde, James Barnard Albums Summer Farewell E.P, Intimidating Suburbia E.P., The Formative Years E.P | ||
The Formative Years, were a rock/pop/indie band formed by singer-songwriter, Adam Burke, in Leigh.
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Band history
They found success after their first single, "Radio 55", was played on a radio show based in California. Their songs were later played by the BBC in the UK. They are probably best known for songs such as "Questions & Answers", "Don't Let Go", and "Lazy". They recorded three EP's on Freelands Records and they later recorded with famous Liverpool musician, Billy Kinsley, on their track, "Lazy". After several tour dates and local gigs, they parted ways in mid-2007 when Adam Burke left to front a new band, New Blood Stories.
Discography
THE FORMATIVE YEARS E.P. [2007]
1. Don't Let Go
2. Draw Your Line
3. Lazy
4. Chemical Love
Recorded at Studio Studio, Whitworth and Fedora St. Studios, Liverpool
Musicians:
Adam Burke: Electric & Acoustic Guitar and lead Vocals
Ian Armstrong: Lead Guitar and lead Vocals on Track 4
Mark Watson: Bass Guitar
James Barnard: Keyboards
Michael Wilde: Drums and Vocals
SUMMER FAREWELL E.P. [2006]
1. Summer Farewell
2. Heart Attack
3. Lottery Ticket
4. Don't Let Go
Recorded at Freelands Recording Studios, Tyldsley
Musicians:
Adam Burke: Guitars, Keyboards, Drums and Vocals
INTIMIDATING SUBURBIA E.P. [2006]
1. Questions & Answers
2. Oxygen
3. Girl
4. Something Changed
Recorded at Liquid Sound Studios, Leigh
Musicians:
Adam Burke: Electric & Acoustic Guitar and lead Vocals
Anthony Halliwell: Lead Guitar
Mike Reed: Bass Guitar
James Barnard: Keyboards
Michael Wilde: Drums and Vocals
Songs
Summer Farewell
Draw Your Line
Lottery Ticket