The Bishops

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The Bishops
Origin	London, England
Genre(s)	Indie rock 60's Rock
Years active	2004-present
Label(s)	1234 Records
Associated acts	The Beatles, Sex Pistols, The Spice Girls
Website	www.thebishopsband.com
Members
Mike Bishop Pete Bishop Chris McConville

The Bishops are a three piece band from London, UK. Mike and Pete (who studied at Chelsea College of Art and Design) of the band are twin brothers and met the third member, Chris, whilst working at their local pub, The Kings Head in Barbican. They formed in 2004.

[edit] Band members

Mike Bishop - Vocals and Guitar
Pete Bishop - Vocals and Bass
Chris McConville - Drums

They released a single in 2006 entitled 'Higher Now' with the B-Side 'In the Night'. Their debut album, 'The Bishops', was released in the UK on the 23rd April 2007.

Armed with addictive melodies, compulsive rhythms and striking suits, The Bishops are rightfully carving their ascension towards the heights of indie prominence. Heralding from London, The Bishops have been together since 2002 during which a steady development and growth of the bands unique sound has emerged. The band are fronted by twins Mike Bishop (vocals, guitar) and Pete Bishop (vocals, bass) and completed by Scotsman Chris McConville (drums).

The Bishops recorded their self titled debut album at the infamous Toe Rag Studios and was produced by creative genius Liam Watson. They have taken their vital and refreshing sound all around the globe having released their album across Europe and Japan. Having played over 150 gigs in 2007, their ‘electric, effective, dizzily exciting’ live show has seen the band tour and play in twelve different countries. Catch them while you can!