Tom Chapman
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Thomas Louis Chapman |
| Born |
15 May 1972 Chevreuse, France |
| Instruments | Bass, guitars, keyboards |
| Associated acts | New Order, Bad Lieutenant, Rubberbear |
Tom Louis Chapman (born 15 May 1972, Chevreuse, France) is a Franco-English musician, producer and songwriter, best known as the current bass guitarist with English rock band New Order.
Bad Lieutenant
Chapman joined English alternative rock band Bad Lieutenant, formed by Bernard Sumner during a break from New Order, in 2009 as bass player. The band also featured Phil Cunningham (Guitars), Jake Evans (Guitars and Vocals), Alex James (Bass), Jack Mitchell (Drums), and Stephen Morris (Drums).
In addition to performing on the debut Bad Lieutenant album Never Cry Another Tear, Chapman also joined the band as bass player for their live shows[1] in the UK and across Europe during 2009 and 2010.
New Order
In September 2011, New Order played two charity gigs[2] at the Ancienne Belgique, Brussels on 17 October and at the Bataclan, Paris on 18 October, to benefit the group’s long-standing collaborator Michael Shamberg. Chapman was invited by the remaining group members to replace former bassist Peter Hook for the two dates.[3] Following the two concerts, the band received tour offers from across the world, touring extensively throughout 2011 to 2013. Chapman continued to perform live in the new line-up of New Order during these dates. In 2013, the band commenced recording sessions on new material,[4] with Chapman on co-writing duties.
In January 2014, the band announced that they were to perform live[5] at the 24th Annual Tibet House Benefit Concert on 11 March 2014, alongside Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, and Philip Glass. The band revealed via their official Facebook page[6] that the set would be performed by just three members of the band; featuring Chapman alongside singer Bernard Sumner and guitarist Phil Cunningham.
Rubberbear
Since 2013 Tom Chapman has also been working with Steve Trafford (ex The Fall) as a duo called Rubberbear. The band has released two EP's and are currently working towards releasing their album. Their first video for their single "Lets Move Somewhere Else" features the critically acclaimed actress Maxine Peake. In July 2014 the band announced they'd signed a deal to Republic of Music and their first EP "Other Side of the Fence" on the label will be out in 14 September.
Other Work
Tom Chapman has recently played various instruments and co-written 2 songs with Phil Cunningham on Xander Smith's solo record "Outside" released in May 2014. Xander Smith is a member of the LA band Run Run Run (band).
Paul Heaton
- The Cross Eyed Rambler (2008)
Bad Lieutenant
- Never Cry Another Tear (2009)
New Order
- Live at the London Troxy (2011)
- Live at Bestival 2012 (2012)
Rubberbear
- Lets move somewhere else EP (2013)
- Elements EP (2014)
- Other Side of The Fence EP (2014)
Xander Smith
- Outside (2014)
Instruments played
Chapman uses Fender Basses and a Music Man StingRay for live performances. Whilst recording with New Order in 2013 and 2014, Chapman used a Fender Precision Bass. He also plays keyboards and guitar.
References
- ↑ Kellman, Andy. "Bad Lieutenant biography". Billboard. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ↑ Michaels, Sean. "New Order reunite without Peter Hook". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ↑ Goggins, Joe. "Interview: New Order". The Mancunion. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ↑ "New Order confirm they will begin work on new material in early 2013". NME.
- ↑ "Iggy Pop, New Order, Patti Smith to play Tibet House benefit concert". Uncut.
- ↑ "Bernard, Phil and Tom from New Order will be performing at the 24th Annual Tibet House Benefit Concert". New Order Official Facebook Page.
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