Casbah Club
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 in Finchley, London, England |
| Headquarters | London , England |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
| Website | www |
Casbah Club is a mod rock ensemble originating from Finchley, London, established in 2004.
Career
The band's initial formation included guitarist and vocalist Simon Townshend (who is Pete Townshend's brother and has toured with The Who), bassist Bruce Foxton (known from The Jam and Stiff Little Fingers), drummer Mark Brzezicki (associated with Procol Harum and Big Country), alongside rhythm guitarist Bruce Watson (also of Big Country). Early on, Scottish vocalist JJ Gilmour served as the lead singer; during this era, a live recording titled Eastworld was issued.
Watson departed to dedicate time to Four Good Men before rejoining Brzezicki and Tony Butler for Big Country's 25th anniversary tour in 2007.
Casbah Club released their first studio album, Venustraphobia, in June 2006. That same year, they supported The Who on tour, with Simon Townshend performing as Casbah Club’s frontman and also appearing as part of The Who's lineup.
Beginning in September 2008, Casbah Club entered a period of inactivity while Townshend continued touring with The Who and Foxton pursued work with From The Jam. Meanwhile, Watson and Brzezicki sustained their careers by recording and touring with Big Country.
Current members
- Simon Townshend – lead vocals, lead guitar, keyboards (2006–2008, 2020–present)
- Phil Palmer – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2020–present)
- Paul Turner – bass (2020–present)
- Zak Starkey – drums (2020–present)
Former members
- Bruce Foxton – bass (2004–2008)
- Bruce Watson – guitar, backing vocals (2004–2008)
- Mark Brzezicki – drums, percussion (2004–2008)
- JJ Gilmour – lead vocals (2004–2006)
Discography
- Eastworld (2004)
- Venustraphobia (2006)