Dweeb (band)

[dweeb] were an indie band from Coventry in the United Kingdom. Band members were Tim Alford (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Gaz 'The Badgerman' Hutchinson (lead guitar and backing vocals), Matt Donald (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Dave Ashworth (drums). They founded in 2002 and started gigging in 2003.

[dweeb]
OriginCoventry, West Midlands, England, UK
GenresAlternative rock
Years active2002–2011
LabelsRisen Records, Fierce! Distribution
Websitedweebmusic.co.uk
MembersTim Alford
Gaz 'BMan' Hutchinson
Matt Donald
Dave Ashworth
Past membersAndy Balls [1]

They are a separate entity from the London three-piece also called Dweeb (who split in 1999).

On 4 May 2011, it was announced that [dweeb] would be splitting up, ending a nine-year stint of touring and recording. The band will embark on one final tour, named "The Collision Tour" which will be accompanied by a new single, "My New Hero" and a limited edition EP.[2] Their final performance was a sold-out show at Nexus Institute of Creative Arts, Coventry on 2 September 2011.

Discography

It Came From Outer Space! contained the band's first single, "Beginning Is Only the Beginning", released as a download. A music video for the song "Identity Is Not a State of Mind" was released on their Facebook group page.

References

  1. Crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved 28 February 2008.
  2. "[dweeb] is ending, final single, final tour". Archived from the original on 3 October 2011.
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