Vagabond (British band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Defunct | 2010 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Vagabond was a British musical group affiliated with the revived Geffen Records UK label.
Their first album, titled You Don't Know the Half of It, debuted on 17 August 2009. The production was handled by Xenomania, renowned for collaborations with Girls Aloud, Sugababes, and Kylie Minogue. This release established Vagabond within the genres of pop, rock, and soul. On 20 February 2009, The Guardian spotlighted them as "New Band of the Day," highlighting their promising prospects for significant achievement.
The initial single, "Sweat (Until the Morning)," became available as a complimentary download on 8 June 2009, followed by the release of "Don't Wanna Run No More" on 3 August 2009. Throughout 2009, Vagabond embarked on an extensive UK tour, opening for artists such as James Morrison, McFly, and the Script. Their live performances also included appearances at prominent UK festivals like Glastonbury, T in the Park, and V.
On 16 February 2010, the band publicly declared their decision to part ways on friendly terms.
Band members
- Alex Vargas – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- Luke Fitton – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Stephen Carter – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Sam Odiwe – bass guitar
- Karl Penney – drums
Albums
| Title | Year | Highest chart position |
|---|---|---|
| UK | ||
| You Don't Know the Half of It | 2009 | 27 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak UK chart position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Sweat (Until the Morning)" | 2009 | — | You Don't Know the Half of It |
| "Don't Wanna Run No More" | 41 |