The Montrose Avenue
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Wokingham , United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Montrose Avenue was a British rock ensemble established in 1996, originating from Wokingham, Berkshire. The group consisted of lead singer and guitarist Robert Lindsey-Clark, pianist/guitarist/vocalist Scott James, vocalist/guitarist Paul Williams, bassist James Taylor, and drummer Matt Everitt, who joined after departing from Menswear.
Paul Williams and Scott James first connected during their school years in Reading and initially performed as a duo, covering songs by The Byrds and Moby Grape. Their meeting with Lindsey-Clark at a folk club led to the formation of the trio that evolved into Montrose Avenue in 1996. With the addition of Taylor and Everitt, the band completed its lineup and secured a deal with Columbia Records in 1997. The limited release of their She's Looking For Me EP reached number 118 on the UK singles chart. Their debut mainstream single, "Where Do I Stand," climbed to number 38 in March 1998, marking their sole top 40 appearance. Following singles "Shine" and "Start Again" reached numbers 59 and 58 respectively.
The group's only album, Thirty Days Out, was launched on 12 October 1998 shortly after the release of "Start Again," achieving chart positions of number 102 in the UK and number 69 in Japan. Although they developed a dedicated fan base in East Asia, Montrose Avenue disbanded in 1999 without producing additional albums.
After the split, Scott James toured with the Welsh rock band Stereophonics from 2001 to 2004 and featured in their music videos for "Have a Nice Day" and "Step On My Old Size Nines." Meanwhile, Matt Everitt shifted his career towards music journalism before transitioning into radio broadcasting, working at London’s XFM and eventually becoming a DJ and music correspondent for BBC 6 Music.
Album
- Thirty Days Out (1998) - #102 (UK), #69 (Japan)
Singles
- "She's Looking For Me EP" (1997) - #118 (UK)
- "Where Do I Stand" (1998) - #38 (UK)
- "Shine" (1998) - #59 (UK)
- "Start Again" (1998) - #58 (UK)
Members
- Robert Lindsey-Clark – lead vocals, guitars
- Scott James – piano, guitars, vocals
- Paul Williams – vocals, guitars
- James Taylor – bass guitar
- Matt Everitt – drums
Former members
- Robert Gillibrand – drums
- Lewis Henderson – keyboards, guitar