Abdoujaparov
| Abdoujaparov | |
|---|---|
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Abdoujaparov in concert (31 October 2008, Hamburg) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres |
Post-punk Alternative rock |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels |
Spinach Pop Gun |
| Associated acts |
Carter USM iDou The Fades |
| Website | abdou.co.uk |
| Members |
Les Carter Richy Crockford Jonny Banard |
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Abdoujaparov are a punk band formed on 19 October 1998 by ex-Carter USM guitarist Les Carter (aka Fruitbat). Abdoujaparov's musical foundation is in 1977 punk rock.[1]
Four EPs, a single and two albums have been released on Spinach Records. A compilation CD featuring tracks from the first 3 EPs was released by Pop Gun in Australia. The band has toured the UK, Germany, Australia and America.[2]
Les and guitarist Richy Crockford have also recorded and toured under the name iDou, which consists of the two playing guitars over a backing track supplied by an iPod Shuffle.[3]
The band is named after a professional cyclist Djamolidine Abdoujaparov, from Uzbekistan.[1]
Discography
Albums
- Air Odeon Disco Pub (2002) [4]
- Cycle Riot History Gang (2007)
Singles / EPs
- "Punk Confetti" (1998)
- "Maria's Umbrella" (1999)
- "Baby Food" (1999)
- "Just Shut Up" (2000)
- "Emergency Medical Hologram" (2001)
- "Well Oiled" (2003)
- "Ultra Cool" (2005)
Misc
- Djamolidine (1999)
- Live At The Astoria (2002)
- Free Bonus CD (2002)
- Cycle Riot History Gang Bonus Disk (2007)
iDou
- Perfect Hands (2006)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Carlson, Dean. "Abdoujaparov Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
- ↑ "Abdoujaparov Gigography, Tour History". Songkick. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
- ↑ Hubbard, Michael (18 February 2006). "The Frank and Walters + Hybrasil @ Islington Bar Academy, London". musicOMH. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
- ↑ Carlson, Dean. "Air Odeon Disco Pub - Abdoujaparov". Allmusic. Retrieved 11 December 2011.