| The Wutars | |
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| Origin | High Wycombe, England |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie pop |
| Years active | 2005 - 2011 |
| Labels | Very Decent Music |
| Associated acts | A Genuine Freakshow, Dry The River |
| Members | |
| Alex Gold Maz Manzini Alex Kew Alex Valentine Sam Hayward |
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The Wutars were a 5 piece rock band from High Wycombe. Their final line up consisted of Alex Gold, Maz Manzini, Alex Kew, Alex Valentine and Sam Hayward.
Their first record 'EP1' was released in July 2009 on the band's own label Very Decent Music. The second was the acoustic-driven 'EP2'.
The band supported such acts as The Divine Comedy (band), The King Blues, Master Shortie, Hayseed Dixie, Towers Of London, Glen Matlock, Spizzenergi and Pugwash (band)
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The Wutars formed in 2005 whilst studying at Buckinghamshire New University. The original line-up was Alex Gold (vocals, guitar), Sam Hayward (drums), Maz Manzini (vocals, bass) and Matthew Taylor (vocals, guitar). Taylor left the band in January 2006 and was replaced by Alex Valentine (bass, vocals) with Manzini switching to guitar.
In September 2009, Alex Kew (vocals, guitar) made his debut with the band at London's 100 Club.
In July 2011, at the time of the release of 'EP2', they announced their break-up.
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| 2009 | EP1 (EP)
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| 2011 | EP2 (EP)
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