YOUR Questions with Paul Banks.. The Answers Are In!
Categories: Shed Seven, Website
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For setlists, pictures and videos from these gigs then head to the '2008 Tour' section of the forum.
Shed Seven are to release an audio version of their 2003 DVD 'See Youse At The Barras'. The gig, which was recorded in December 2002 at the Glasgow Barrowlands, is being released on the Dreamcatcher label on Monday 16th June. HMV currently have it listed at £5.99. More information, including a larger version of the cover is available in the forum.2008
NEW Aug 08! Paul Banks answers your questions that you asked him!
Feb 08 - We did a post tour summing up with Rick, Paul and Tom - later on Alan had his say too!
2007
We spoke to each member of the group about the upcoming comeback tour during 2007...
> Paul Banks (Jul 2007)
> Alan Leach (Aug 2007)
> Joe Johnson (Oct 2007)
> Tom Gladwin (Nov 2007)
> Rick Witter (Nov 2007)
Current Members
Rick Witter
Lead Vocals (1990-2003, 2007 →)
Other Bands: Rick Witter & The Dukes
Paul Banks
Lead Guitar (1993-1999, 2007 →)
Other Bands: -
Tom Gladwin
Bass (1990-2003, 2007 →)
Other Bands: people: in airports
Joe Johnson
Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards
(1990-1993, 1999-2003, 2007 →)
Other Bands: Black Sours
Alan Leach
Drums (1990-2003, 2007 →)
Other Bands: -
Former Members
Fraser Smith
Keyboards (1999-2003)
Now: Producing in London
A Potted History
Shed Seven formed in 1990, out of the ashes of Brockley Haven (which featured Rick, Paul and Tom), a well respected young local band. The first line up consisted of Rick, Tom, Joe and Alan. They soon gathered a loyal following and after a great show at the national 'In The City' unsigned band showcase they were signed to Polydor in 1993.
Before they were signed, Joe left the group, to be replaced by old friend Paul. The band achieved great successes between 1994 and 1999, releasing four albums and 14 Top 40 singles on Polydor before splitting with the record label acrimoniously in late 1999.
This also saw personnel changes with Banks leaving due to 'musical differences' and original guitarist Joe, as well as long time session keyboardist, Fraser, permanantly added to the line up.
The line up went through several record companies, but never achieved the same critical success as in their heyday despite their huge fan following, before deciding to split in 2003, citing lack of support from their label at the time, Taste Media.
The group announced in July 2007 they were reuniting for a greatest hits tour later in the year, the new line up re-introducing Banks, but sadly losing Fraser Smith.
The succesful 20+ date tour concluded in late December in Glasgow, and received unexpected critical acclaim from both fans and press alike.
A collection of all the bands singles was released in early 2008 by Polydor, containing much unheard material and extra B-Sides.
The group have several follow up gigs booked for 2008, and it is now assumed that Shed Seven are an ongoing concern for all band members - though they currently state that no new material will be written.
More info at Wikipedia (and the forum)
Shed Seven - Brighton 1994 & Leeds 1996
(Radio Rip - MP3) These are the mp3s featured on the official Shed Seven myspace in 2007.
Download mp3s (.zip / 24MB)
Shed Seven - T In The Park
8th July 2001 (Audience Recording - MP3)
Download mp3s (.rar / 49MB)
Shed Seven - Wolves Civic Hall
24th May 1998 (Radio Rip - MP3)
Download mp3s (.zip / 103MB)
Shed Seven - Phoenix Festival 96
20th July 1996 (VHS Audio - MP3)
Download mp3s (.zip / 53MB)
Shed Seven - Stuffed & More
The London Forum - 16th December 1996 (VHS Audio - MP3)
Download mp3s (.zip / 68MB)
All the mp3s are hosted on free file hosts somewhere on the internet. They are not hosted by me
Any problems with the links or the files, let me know in the forum!
There is a distinct lack of good Shed Seven tabs on the internet. We have been quite lucky, in the early days of magicstreets.co.uk several people tabbed songs especially for us, I've also collated the rest from around the old websites and they are here in one big zip file. Randomly ordered but they are all there!
You can email me if you want - use the address below in the image:
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You can also get in touch with me in the forum, my username is 'studavis', feel free to drop me a PM!
If you want to get in touch with the band (or are enquiring about support slots, press/photo passes etc), you are probably best getting in touch with Simon Lawlor, or through the official myspace (see above)!!
SHED SEVEN
Official Myspace
RICK WITTER
Personal Myspace Site
Rick Witter & The Dukes Myspace
Rick Witter & The Dukes Unoff. Forum
PAUL BANKS
Personal Myspace Site
TOM GLADWIN
people: in airports Myspace
JOE JOHNSON
Personal Myspace
Black Sours Myspace
ALAN LEACH
Personal Myspace
Speed Quizzin Myspace
FRASER SMITH
Personal Myspace
OTHER
Simon Lawlor (Shed 7 Management)
Simon Lawlor Management Myspace
Maximum High Discography Site
Whirlwind
Wikipedia Entry