The Ward Brothers
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1986 in Barnsley, England |
| Headquarters | Barnsley , England, United Kingdom |
| Products | Albums, singles |
The Ward Brothers were a British pop-rock ensemble that secured a spot in the UK Top 40 with their 1986 track "Cross That Bridge".
History
Originating from Barnsley, England in 1986, the group was composed of Dave Ward on vocals and drums, Derek Ward handling keyboards, and Graham Ward on guitar. They were signed to Siren Records and produced four singles alongside one full-length album.
Their initial release, "Easy Prey," achieved modest recognition, whereas "Cross That Bridge" climbed to number 32 on the UK Singles Chart in early 1987. Follow-up singles included "Why Do You Run?", which reached number 81, and "I Trusted You," which did not chart. The band's 1987 album, Madness of It All, was chiefly produced by Mike Howlett, with additional production by Don Was and Frank Filipetti.
The album's title song received notable exposure by featuring in the television series Miami Vice (1988) as well as the films The American Way (1986) and Stakeout (1987).
Following a break from recording, The Ward Brothers made a comeback in 1994 with the release of Wave Goodbye to Grandma through Serious Recording Company. This album was reissued in 1996 by Prestige Records, which included the single "Friends" that was distributed in both the UK and the Netherlands.
Members
- Dave Ward – lead vocals, drums, percussion
- Derek Ward – keyboards, programming
- Graham Ward – guitar, backing vocals
Albums
- Madness of It All (1987)
- Wave Goodbye to Grandma (1994)
Singles
- "Easy Prey" (1986)
- "Cross That Bridge" (1986) – UK No. 32, NL No. 32
- "Why Do You Run?" (1986) – UK No. 81
- "I Trusted You" (1987)
- "Friends" (1996)