Silly Fools
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| Silly Fools | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Genre(s) | Thai rock, Alternative Rock, Post Grunge, Modern Rock | |
| Years active | 1997 – Present | |
| Label(s) | Bakery Music, GMM Grammy | |
| Members | ||
| Benjamin Jung Tuffnell ("Ben") Jakarint Juprasert ("Ton") Thevarit Srisuk ("Rang") Tortrakul Baingen ("Tor") |
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Silly Fools (SF) is one of the most successful rock bands in Thailand. Their music can be described as Modern Rock.
The band worked with Bakery Music, an independent label, and released an EP named Sampler. The band then moved to More Music and released their first full length album, I.Q. 180, but attracted a small audience compared with that of labelmates Loso.
Silly Fools popularity increased as the musical style of their later albums was more accessible to the public. They are now considered among the top rock bands in Thailand.
Silly Fools was the winner of the favorite artist for Thailand at the 2005 MTV Asia Awards.
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[edit] Current Members
- Benjamin Jung Tuffnell ("Ben")- lead vocals
- Jakarint Juprasert ("Ton") - guitar
- Thevarit Srisuk ("Rang") - bass guitar
- Tortrakul Baingen ("Tor") - drums
On June 26, 2006, Natapol Puthpawana quit the band, claiming that he no longer could play in venues serving alcoholic beverages due to his religion.
On November 12, 2006, Silly Fools appeared at the 2006 Fat Festival, performing 2 songs. Their new lead singer, whos identity was not revealed, performed 2 songs while wearing a mask. Both songs that were performed that evening were in English.
On December 21, 2006, Silly Fools (Ton,Rung,Tor) released their latest album "Silly Fools Mini", and unveiled the band's new lead singer, Benjamin Jung Tuffnell . The "Mini" album includes 5 English songs, and was made available for sale around January 26, 2007.
[edit] Former member
- Natapol Puthpawana ("Toe") - lead vocals
[edit] Discography
- EP. Sampler (1997)
- I.Q. 180 (June 1998)
- Candyman (July 1999)
- Mint (September 2000)
- Juicy (March 2002)
- FaT Live : V3 Concert (December 21, 2002)
- King Size (January 15, 2004)
- Mini E.P. (January 26, 2007)
Collections:
- Combo (May 2004)
- Silly Fools: The Singles (July 2006)
[edit] References
- Toe's press conference about leaving Silly Fools (Thai only)
- Ton, Rung and Tor's response to Toe's press conference (Thai only)
