Twisted Wheel (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | February 1, 2007 in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, England |
| Founder | Jonny Brown, Rick Lees |
| Headquarters | Saddleworth , England |
Area served | United Kingdom, Europe |
Key people | Jonny Brown (vocals, guitar), Harry Lavin (bass), Ben Warwick (lead guitar), Ben Robinson (drums) |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Twisted Wheel is an indie rock group originating from Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, England.
Origins and first album
The band Twisted Wheel was established in February 2007 in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester by guitarist and vocalist Jonny Brown along with bassist Rick Lees; drummer Adam Clarke joined shortly thereafter. Their name was derived from a lyric by Paul Weller in the song "Into Tomorrow". In 2009, they had the opportunity to open for Oasis during their concerts at Heaton Park.
In January 2008, the group secured a deal with Columbia Records. Their debut single, "She's a Weapon," launched in April 2008, garnered praise from Radio 1's Zane Lowe, as well as from NME and Q. This release was succeeded by the four-track EP You Stole the Sun in July 2008. The self-titled debut album was produced by Dave Sardy and recorded at Hillside Studios in Los Angeles during June 2008.
The album officially came out on 13 April 2009. Among its singles were "Lucy the Castle" (November 2008) and "We Are Us" (March 2009).
Do It Again (2012)
Following a decline in mainstream visibility after 2009 influenced by changing musical trends, Twisted Wheel unveiled their sophomore album, Do It Again, in September 2012.
Disbandment and reunion
On 13 July 2014, the band declared their split via Twitter with the message "R.I.P. Twisted Wheel," though they later reunited.
In 2018, Twisted Wheel embarked on a UK tour comprising 30 dates to mark their return, featuring original drummer Adam Clarke alongside newcomers Harry Lavin and Richard Allsopp. Liam Gallagher extended a personal invitation for them to perform at major outdoor events held at Old Trafford Cricket Ground and Finsbury Park. On the day of the Finsbury Park performance, their 'Jonny Guitar' EP topped the UK physical sales charts. Later that year in September, Clarke and Allsopp exited the lineup and were succeeded by Ben Robinson and Ben Warwick.
Their third studio album, Satisfying The Ritual, was released in March 2020 to positive critical reception and reached number 27 on the UK Official sales chart. Prior to this release, they toured Europe supporting Liam Gallagher before their planned UK headline tour was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Current lineup
- Jonny Brown – vocals, guitar
- Harry Lavin – bass
- Ben Warwick – lead guitar
- Ben Robinson – drums
Former lineup
- Adam Clarke – drums (2007–2010)
- Rick Lees – bass (2007–2010)
- Eoghan Clifford – drums (2010–2013)
- Stephen Evans – bass (2010–2013)
- Max Lees – bass (2013–2014)
- Blair Murray – drums (2013–2014)
- Adam Birchall – guitar (2013–2014)
Studio albums
| Year | Title | UK Chart |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Twisted Wheel | 45 |
| 2012 | Do It Again | — |
| 2020 | Satisfying the Ritual | — |
Extended plays
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2008 | You Stole the Sun |
Singles
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2008 | "She's a Weapon" |
| "Lucy the Castle" | |
| 2009 | "We Are Us" |
| 2019 | "Nomad Hat" |
| "DNA" |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "She's a Weapon" | Iain West |
| "You Stole the Sun" | Indica | |
| "Lucy the Castle" | Blair Young | |
| "Bouncing Bomb" | ? | |
| 2009 | "We Are Us" | Tim Mattia |