Biography

Post punk York spunk

Founded in York, UK, May 1996. Percy are a distinctive evolution of the North of England's post-punk indie pioneers. Playing an uncompromising blend of chopping discordant guitar and punchy bass lines Percy challenge style, convention and tempo. Binding all together is Colin's lyrical vision of today's England: a call centre oblivion, often bleak but there's more than enough black humour to raise a wry smile. The press description of Percy's music is as imaginative as the music itself and the band seem to collect ace straplines such as 'The Kinks of punk', 'a Yorkshire version of the Sweeney' and Steve Lamacq's own 'toe tapping jaw droppers'.

Initial line-up included Hugh Whitaker (formerly of The Housemartins) who participated in early single releases on Mook Records : "Donny Rednex" and "Caravan", coinciding with support slots to The Fall, Half Man Half Biscuit and Snow Patrol amongst others.

Following a hiatus and a brief spell under pseudonym "The Nielsens", Percy reconvened in 2010. A couple of self-released singles followed in 2011, after which Dan Whiting (formerly of AKP) was recruited behind the drum kit. Percy completed the recording of their debut album, "A Selection of Salted Snacks" in late 2012, which is planned for release in 2013.

Current line-up :
Colin Howard (vocals, guitar)
Andy Wiles (vocals, bass)
Dan Whiting (vocals, drums)

• www.percy.ndo.co.uk
• www.myspace.com/tenfootbands

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On 29th October 2010 at 12:43 Anonymous 7213 wrote...

We've now reconvened as a three piece with Andy on drums, Colin on bass and Geoff on guitar, look out for forthcoming gigs in the York / Leeds area as well as an upcoming demo CD "Sertraline EP".