Goldhawks

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Goldhawks
Origin London, England
Genres Rock
Years active 2009-present
Labels Mercury Records

Goldhawks are a rock band from London, England.

History

Goldhawks's name is taken from Goldhawk Road near Shepherd's Bush in West London.[1] The vocalist and guitarist are brothers.[2]

Frontman Bobby Cook had initially started a career as a solo singer, releasing the singles "Gone So Far", "Deja Vu" and "Homesick" in 2007[3] and playing with Laura Marling, Noah and the Whale, and Jamie T before forming the band.[4] The band's debut, Trick of Light, arrived on Mercury Records late in 2010.[5] The group spent part of Autumn 2010 touring Germany.[6] and in January 2011 announced they would be releasing their debut album in March.

Members

  • Bobby Cook - vocals
  • Jack Cook - guitar
  • Colin Straton - bass
  • Graham Smith - drums
  • Nick Mills - keyboards

Discography

References

  1. New Band of the Day: Goldhawks. The Guardian, January 22, 2010.
  2. Interview, BBC, February 4, 2010.
  3. Breaking Act: Goldhawks. The Times, November 26, 2009.
  4. The Next Big Thing: Goldhawks. The Daily Mail, March 26, 2010.
  5. Review of Trick of Light. Pop Matters, September 7, 2010.
  6. Interview, Contact Music.
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