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from Left to Right, Mark Rabone, Adam Stanford, Samuel Wilson, & Adam Vygus.
from Left to Right, Mark Rabone, Adam Stanford, Samuel Wilson, & Adam Vygus.
Background information
Origin Birmingham, England
Genre(s) Thunderpop
Powerpop
Indie Rock
Years active 2004–present
Label(s) unsigned
Associated acts Boy Kill Boy
Captain Phoenix
Website Page 44 On Myspace
Page 44 on Facebook
Members
Adam "Viggy" Vygus
Adam Stanford
Samuel Wilson
Mark Rabone
Former members
Paul Budgen
Elliot Vaughan
Laurent 'Lozz' Gillgrass

Page 44 is an unsigned indie rock band formed in Birmingham, England in 2004. They have played on national TV, namely Channel 4's popworld, where they were interviewed by Alex Zane as well performing live to over half a million viewers. They made their appearance on the show because the show's viewers voted their song "The Grey Room" as their favorite at the time.[1] They have opened for bands such as Boy Kill Boy, Captain Phoenix, & The Standards.

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[edit] Awards and accomplishments

In 2006, they came in 2nd out of 1,000 bands in the national Emergenza live band competition. In 2007, the band was crowned the best unsigned band[2] in the Midlands. The band won the title of Carling Supports Champions for Birmingham again in October 2007. In 2006, they were crowned Champions of the Midlands Emergenza Live Band competition and went on to finish second in the Emergenza UK National Final. The competition, which was judged by Sony, Universal, Interscope, & NME, took place in London.

[edit] Musical stylings and history

Many fans stumble upon Page 44 by accident after downloading a song called "We Know The Way", (improperly credited to +44 on P2P networks.)

 Music sample:

Page 44 "We Know The Way" (2004)

36 second sample of Page 44's Song "We Know The Way"
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When asked about what genre Page 44 falls into, Adam Stanford has said the band's music spans many genres, from alternative rock to indie, and has described their overall sound as "energetic rock".[1] Adam Vygus coined the term Thunderpop to describe Page 44's musical stylings[citation needed].

The current lineup includes Adam "Stanny" Stanford on Guitar and Vocals, Adam "Viggy" Vygus on lead Vocals and Guitar, Samuel "Sammy" Wilson on Bass and backup vocals. On February 9, 2008, Adam Vygus announced that Mark "Marky-Mark" Rabone is there new drummer.

The original bassist, Paul "Pudge" Bugden left in 2005[citation needed] and was replaced by Samuel Wilson. The original drummer, Elliot "Elz" Vaughan had a falling out with the band after they found out he had been calling off practices and gigs by saying he was 'sick' so he could play with another band. In 2007, he was replaced by Laurent "Lozz" Gillgrass, who left the band for uncited reasons in early 2008.

[edit] Recent news

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There newest single, With or Without Your Help, produced by Joe Gibb (who has produced albums for Funeral For a Friend, Million Dead & Brigade), is available for download on iTunes[1]. Three new songs, from the Mini-EP Crash Factory Sessions, were put up on the band's Myspace in late April of 2008. The songs include No Truth at All, To Make You Proud, and a remake of Watch Me Fade.

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Page 44 "No Truth at all" (2008)

30 second sample of Page 44's Song "No Truth at All"
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[edit] Discography

  • (2008) Crash Factory Sessions (10:59)
    • No Truth At All (4:13)
    • To Make You Proud (3:14)
    • Watch Me Fade (Remake) (3:34)

Other Songs: Broken Hearts and Broken Strings, Is it my Fault?

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Cullwick, Emma. "Turn to Page 44 for excitement! Redditch: Up-and-coming band sees national TV slot as breakthrough", Birmingham Mail, 2006-06-16, p. 25. 
  2. ^ "BBC WM Introducing rocks The Robin!", bbc.co.uk, 2007-11-07. Retrieved on 2008-02-02. 

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Adam "Viggy" Vygus | Adam Stanford | Samuel Wilson | Mark Rabone |
Paul Budgen | Elliot Vaughan | Laurent 'Lozz' Gillgrass
Discography
Albums:
Live Albums, EPs and compilations: A Slice of Fried Gold | The Grey Room EP | With or Without Your Help EP | Crash Factory Sessions
Singles: "We Know The Way" | "The Grey Room" | "With or Without Your Help" |
Other Songs: "Anywhere" | "With or Without Your Help (remix version)" | "With or Without Your Help (acoustic version)" | "Human Traffic" | "Walking Wounded" | "Watch Me Fade" | "Broken Hearts and Broken Strings" | "Is It My Fault?" | "No Truth At All" | "To Make You Proud" | "Watch Me Fade (Remake)"
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Boy Kill Boy | Captain Phoenix | Thunderpop
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