Reemer
is a 4-piece Indie, Pop, Punk & Rock band from the United Kingdom, formed and based in Manchester.
The band has undergone numerous member changes and has now found moderate success in 2008, releasing their debut album, Snakes and Ladders
on 27th October 2008. It features their first two singles Maniac and Rockstar. In August 2009 the band officially announced their break-up, leaving its members to pursue solo ventures.
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History
Formation
Reemer began when guitarist Nick Murray and drummer Dan Evans met in school. In 2002, After a few jamming sessions, they decided it was time to take things seriously and focus on forming a band. That year they found Nic who became the bass player. After several months of more writing, the band needed a drummer (at this time, Dan was playing rhythm guitar). Eventually, the band realised that Dan had been drumming for several years and it would be easier to bring in a new rhythm guitarist. This introduced (former member) Tristan to the band.
More material was needed and therefore the band worked hard for some time on 3 or 4 songs, getting them ready for a singer, to front the band. In November 2002, Dan met Joe Hennessey. After Dan heard him sing and perform in college, he knew that he would fit in.
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On The Ground EP
After a few gigs the band decided it was time to release a CD, so a temporary studio was set up at Nick's house. Recording took three days, and the
On The Ground
EP was released on the 17th May 2003 at the Roadhouse. By this time, Nic (Bass) had left after Personal differences, and a new Bass player was quickly found in the form of the bands close friend Max Redfern. After a grueling 2 days, Max learnt the band's set.
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As they were in 2003, Reemer secured support slots with bands such as
Scenes,
thisGIRL and a couple of dates with South Africa's hottest band,
Tweak, in London.
Snakes and Ladders
They were signed to
Reaction Records (record label for
The Who) and with the loss of Tristan Matthew and Joe Hennessey and the addition of current frontman Dave Hunter have released their first full album,
Snakes and ladders
in October 2008.
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They already have a huge following in the North West but apparently want to steer away from their music being labelled as indie, drummer Dan, explains, "we wanted to achieve a pure Manchester sound but with pop/punk rock infused within it."
[4] The group have now been together for 3 years.
Their exciting live shows led to support slots with
Scouting for Girls,
The Feeling,
Elliot Minor and
Go:Audio as well as touring with hit Brit pop band
McFly on their Radio:ACTIVE arena tour in 2009, playing such notable venues as
Wembley Arena.
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Reemer's first and only headline tour took place in 2009. Initially supposed to begin in Newcastle on 12th February, it was however delayed due to illness affecting frontman Dave Hunter.
Break Up
On Monday, August 10th 2009, band frontman Dave Hunter took to the group's Myspace to annouce that they had officially split up. The split is quoted as being due to each member of the band "looking for a change".
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Other Information
Frontman Dave Hunter's long-term girlfriend (who starred in the music video for
Maniac) is former
Hollyoaks actress
Leah Hackett. The band's music has previously featured in the show.
Reemer are signed to
Reaction Records, whose other clients consist of huge acts such as
The Who and
Cream
Members
Current
- Dave Hunter - Lead Vocals
- Nick Murray - Backing Vocals, Guitar
- Dan Evans - Drums
- Max Redfern - Backing Vocals, Bass
Previous
- Joe Hennessey - Vocals, Keyboards
- Tristan Matthew - Guitar, Vocals
Discography
Albums
Snakes and Ladders
(2008)
EPs
On The Ground
(2003)
Singles
| Year
| Title
| Chart Positions
| Album/EP
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| UK Singles Chart
| UK Rock Chart
| UK Indie Chart
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| 2008
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| "Maniac"
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| -
| 5 [7]
| Snakes and Ladders
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| "Rockstar"
| -
| -
| -
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Notes