Why Did the Strypes break up?
In a statement released today the band said that when the Japanese tour ended in April 2018, they “began to look at a different way of being creative”. O’Hanlon and Walsh have signed up with J&L Associates, an acting agency in London, McClorey is working on a solo album and Farrelly is “pursuing other musical outlets”.
Where are the strypes from?
Cavan, Ireland
The Strypes/Origin
How old are the strypes?
The Strypes are a band hailing from Cavan, Ireland who formed in 2008. Since their debut they have released one studio album and become famous for their searing brand of old-school rhythm and blues, and their astonishingly young age.
When Did the Strypes play their first gig?
Peter O’Hanlon, Evan Walsh, Josh McClorey and Ross Farrelly began playing together when they were 13 and 14 and formed the band in 2011.
Where are The Strypes now?
Following their split in late 2018, three members of Cavan R&B act The Strypes have formed a new band – the more garage rock orientated The Zen Arcade.
Are The Strypes still together?
Irish band The Strypes have announced their split after eight years together. The Cavan-based four-piece shocked fans as they tweeted a statement this morning announcing the band was no more.
What happened The Strypes?
The band announced their split on social media in November 2018. The band members remain musically active, with Josh McClorey embarking on a solo career and O’ Hanlon, Walsh and Farrelly forming Indie band The Zen Arcade.
Are the strypes still together?
Are the strypes in Rocketman?
The Strypes who broke up last year have roles in the upcoming film. Ex-Strypes members Peter O’Hanlon and Evan Walsh walked the blue carpet at the Rocketman premier last night. O’Hanlon and Walsh joined their former bandmates Josh McClorey and Ross Farrelly reunited on big screen with roles in the Elton John biopic.
Where are the strypes now?
What happened the strypes?
Are The Strypes in Rocketman?
Who are the early members of the Strypes?
No wonder they dig The Strypes. No wonder early champions included Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, Elton John and Bob Geldof. That Hot Press interview marked the second cover story with a magazine that dutifully championed them, cranking the hype machine up into overdrive at every turn.
Is the Strypes a parody or a parody?
The obvious novelty both powered and dogged The Strypes. You either took them too seriously or regarded them as a bit of a parody. Credit to the boys; the Letterman performance is ferocious but like most cover versions, there’s something hollow underneath the surface.
How long is Zen Arcade by The Strypes?
Coming in at two minutes, 30 seconds, the song is an exercise in simplicity, intended to reflect the band’s approach to polite conversation. As they say “the song was recorded in response to it being written’.