The Crimea

Out of the ashes of The Crocketts staggered Owen Hopkin and Davey Macmanus, beaten and bloody. They found new battle comrades and a smoother sound, but no label. After recording an album, Tragedy Rocks, they released three singles in 2003 on differing labels, and jetted off to South By South West for a shambolic showcase that left them battered.

Out of the darkness, phones rang.

After spending some time in America honing their trade, and getting Davey some cosmetic dentistry, The Crimea flew into action in late 2005, now a slick four-piece of jangly guitars and broken nerves. The nightmares still remain, you can hear it in Davey's voice. Three years after its completion, Tragedy Rocks was finally released..

To be continued..

Joseph Udwin - bass
Owen Hopkin - drums
Davey Macmanus - guitar & vocals
Andy Stafford - keyboard
Andrew Norton - lead guitar