Supergrass
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Supergrass has become one of the most stylish British groups in the 90's. The band have released six studio albums selling more than 1,000,000 copies worldwide.
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About
Britpop band Supergrass came in the scene during the 90’s from Oxford, England. The band consists of Gaz Coombes (vocals/guitar), Mickey Quinn (bass) and Danny Goffey (drums). The young lads released their debut single “Caught by the Fuzz” in 1994 under Indie label but later on switched to Parlophone and re-released the single. It became a huge hit. Followed by “Mansize Rooster” and “Lenny” which went in the charts. In 1995, Supergrass released their debut album, I Should Coco. The album was in the Top Ten and was raved all over U.K.
After it’s three-week stay in the charts. The band’s very first single became more popular and received airplay from MTV and radios. In 1997, they issued their follow-up album, In It for the Money followed by the self-titled album two years later.
Chart Toppers
| Year | Singles | U.K. Chart | Album |
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| 1994 | "Caught By The Fuzz" | 43 | I Should Coco |
| 1995 | "Mansize Rooster" | 20 | I Should Coco |
| 1995 | "Lose It" | 75 | I Should Coco |
| 1995 | "Lenny" | 9 | I Should Coco |
| 1995 | "Alright/Time" | 2 | I Should Coco |
| 1996 | "Going Out" | 5 | In It for the Money |
| 1997 | "Richard III" | 2 | In It for the Money |
| 1997 | "Sun Hits the Sky" | 10 | In It for the Money |
| 1997 | "Late in the Day" | 18 | In It for the Money |
| 1999 | "Pumping on Your Stereo" | 11 | Supergrass |
| 1999 | "Moving" | 9 | Supergrass |
| 1999 | "Mary" | 36 | Supergrass |
| 2002 | "Never Done Nothing Like That Before" | 75 | Life on Other Planets |
| 2002 | "Grace" | 13 | Life on Other Planets |
| 2003 | "Seen the Light" | 22 | Life on Other Planets |
| 2004 | "Kiss of Life" | 23 | Supergrass Is 10 |
| 2005 | "St. Petersburg" | 22 | Road to Rouen |
| 2005 | "Low C" | 52 | Road to Rouen |
| 2006 | "Fin" | 111 | Road to Rouen |
News
Tours & Concerts
Apr 11 2008 - Carling Academy Birmingham
Apr 13 2008 - Northumbria University Newcastle
Apr 15 2008 - Rock City Nottingham
Apr 16 2008 - Leeds Metropolitan University Leeds
Apr 17 2008 - Engine Shed Lincoln
Apr 18 2008 - Manchester University Manchester
Apr 20 2008 - Carling Academy Bristol Bristol
Apr 21 2008 - Norwich U.E.A. Norwich
Apr 22 2008 - Astoria London
Apr 23 2008 - Astoria London
Announcements
- Their latest album Diamond Hoo Ha is already out in the market.
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
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| 1994 | "Caught By The Fuzz" | Parlophone | I Should Coco |
| 1995 | "Mansize Rooster" | Parlophone | I Should Coco |
| 1995 | "Lenny" | EMI | I Should Coco |
| 1995 | "Alright/Time" | EMI | I Should Coco |
| 1996 | "Going Out" | Parlophone | In It for the Money |
| 1997 | "Richard III" | Parlophone | In It for the Money |
| 1997 | "Sun Hits the Sky" | Parlophone | In It for the Money |
| 1997 | "Late in the Day" | Parlophone | In It for the Money |
| 1999 | "Pumping on Your Stereo" | EMI | Supergrass |
| 1999 | "Moving" | EMI | Supergrass |
| 1999 | "Mary" | EMI | Supergrass |
| 2002 | "Grace" | EMI | Life on Other Planets |
| 2003 | "Seen the Light" | EMI | Life on Other Planets |
| 2004 | "Kiss of Life" | EMI | Supergrass Is 10 |
| 2005 | "St. Petersburg" | EMI | Road to Rouen |
| 2005 | "Low C" | EMI | Road to Rouen |
| 2006 | "Fin" | EMI | Road to Rouen |
Compilations & Live Releases
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Other artists
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Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Dorector Steven Spielberg approached the band Supergrass with an idea of a TV series based around the band but the group did not agree due to the conflict of their schedule.
Reviews
Supergrass is undeniably infectious. They bring all the right elements into their music. The trio has enthusiasm. The band has great rhythm and lyrics. -Mimi 12:35, 31 March 2008 (PST)
External Links
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