Freefaller
Freefaller were a British pop/rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, formed in 2001.[1] Their first song, "Do This! Do That!", was released as a single in January 2005, and reached #8 in the UK Singles Chart.[2] Their follow-up singles "Good Enough for You" and "She's My Everything" charted at #21 and #36 respectively in the UK.[2]
2016 Reformation
After many years of silence, the band announced a reunion tour and new album in September 2016. The new lineup will feature Dom Littlewood on vocals Daniel Hughes on lead guitar, Jim McDonald on drums, Paul"The Boss" Ross on bass and original guitarist Dean Roberts on rhythm. The new album entitled "Favour Time" will be released on Banawich Records and the band plan a lengthy tour of St.Helens in support.
Band members
The band were:[3]
- David Oliver (Ollie) (ex-Point Break) – vocals
- Dean Roberts – guitar
- Gary Mahon – bass
- Rich Joy – drums
Roberts has since gone on to form his own band, My[iQ], as well as playing for singer-songwriter, Stewart Mac. The later supported Bon Jovi at Twickenham Stadium on 27 June 2008, featuring Roberts on lead guitar and backing vocals. Roberts is now a permanent member of the Stewart Mac band, releasing material and touring Asia. Drummer Rich Joy is a member of the entertainment based charity organization, the Grand Order of Water Rats. Mahon is now a member of a group called Columbia. Ollie is now a sports lecturer at South Essex College.
References
- ↑ "Music – Freefaller". BBC. Archived from the original on 18 August 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- 1 2 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 214. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ↑ "Freefaller Biography". Female First. 7 January 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2014.