The Pigeon Detectives

The Pigeon Detectives are an English band who originated from Rothwell in Leeds, they formed in 2002.[3] They have received praise by such well known DJs as Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley, and performed at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in 2006, where they were "the band most likely to leap to the main stage in 2007” in an issue of the NME.[4]

The Pigeon Detectives
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Background information
OriginRothwell, West Yorkshire, England
GenresIndie rock,[1] garage rock revival, post-punk revival
Years active2004[2] – present
LabelsDance to the Radio
WebsiteThePigeonDetectives.com
MembersMatt Bowman
Oliver Main
Ryan Wilson
Dave Best
Jimmi Naylor

They supported Dirty Pretty Things whilst they toured in spring 2006. In early November 2006 they supported The Kaiser Chiefs, who are known to be admirers of the band. On 8 July 2007, they played on the Radio 1 NME Stage in front of thousands of people at T in the Park. The performance was televised and shown later that day on BBC3 television channel.

Current members

  • Matt Bowman (vocals)
  • Oliver Main (lead guitar)
  • Ryan Wilson (rhythm guitar)
  • Dave Best (bass)
  • Jimmi Naylor (drums)

Discography

Singles

Title Release Date Label Cat Number UK Singles Chart Album Extra Information
"I'm Not Sorry" 13 March 2006 Dance To The Radio DTTR008 Limited Edition (500) 7"
"You Know I Love You" 16 July 2006 Dance To The Radio DTTR015 N/A Limited Edition 1000 7" and 500 empty CD covers for single promotion gig at The Cockpit
"I Found Out" 6 November 2006 Dance To The Radio DTTR018 39 Wait For Me #1 UK Indie
"Romantic Type" 26 February 2007 Dance To The Radio DTTR026 19 Wait For Me #1 UK Indie
"I'm Not Sorry" 21 May 2007 Dance To The Radio DTTR029 12 Wait For Me #1 UK Indie
"Take Her Back" 13 August 2007 Dance To The Radio DTTR034 20 Wait For Me #1 UK Indie
"I Found Out (2007 Version)" 12 November 2007 Dance To The Radio DTTR040 42 Original Version Taken From The Pigeon Detectives' First Album, Wait For Me Re-Recorded with a DJ named Stephen Street

References

  1. "Pigeon Detectives Plan New Single: New Material Planned". Clash. Retrieved 21 April 2011.
  2. StudentPunch (29 March 2011). "StudentPunch.com Meets The Pigeon Detectives" – via YouTube.
  3. "BBC - Leeds - Entertainment - The Pigeon Detectives". www.bbc.co.uk.
  4. "Pigeon Detectives fulfil hype, but Zimmers on a roll". 4 June 2007 – via uk.reuters.com.

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