The Days
OriginIvybridge, Devon, United Kingdom
Years active2005 (2005)–2009 (2009)
LabelsAtlantic
Past membersLuke Simpkins
Harry Meads
Dan Simpkins
Tim Ayers

The Days were a British pop band, formed in 2005, originating from Ivybridge, Devon, UK.[1]

History

Formed in 2005, the band's lineup was brothers Luke (vocals, piano) & Dan Simpkins (bass guitar), and Harry Meads (drums).[2] After the members went to university in London and built up a fan base, and were joined in 2007 by guitarist Tim Ayers.[2][3] All the members had attended the same school, Ivybridge Community College.[4] After gaining interest from several record companies they were signed by Atlantic Records.[2]

In November 2007, they released an EP, Evil Girls. This was followed by singles "No Ties" and "Never Give Up".[5] "No Ties" peaked at number 91 on the UK Singles Chart.[5]

They toured as a support act for Paolo Nutini, The Fray, Supergrass, Elliot Minor, and Scouting for Girls, and headlined their own UK tour in 2009.[2][3][6][5][7] In the same year, they visited Droitwich Spa High School.

They recorded an album in 2008 at Grouse Lodge with producers John Cornfield and Youth, but it was not released.[3][4]

On 16 November 2009 they announced that Ayers had left the band but that they would continue as a three-piece band.

The band cited The Beatles, The Eagles, and Ben Folds as influences.[3][4]

Discography

  • "Evil Girls" EP (2007), Atlantic
  • "Atlantic Skies" EP (2008), Atlantic
  • "No Ties" (16 February 2009), Atlantic[4]
  • "Never Give Up" (4 May 2009), Atlantic[5]
  • "3 Track EP" (2009), WMG / East West Records Ltd

Band members

  • Luke Simpkins – vocals, piano, guitar (2005–2009)
  • Dan Simpkins – bass (2005–2009)
  • Tim Ayers – guitar (2006–2009)
  • Harry Meads – drums (2005–2009)

References

  1. ↑ "A day to remember at city HMV store", Plymouth Herald, 18 February 2009. Retrieved 12 October 2014
  2. 1 2 3 4 "The Day: Bright Days ahead for band of brothers", Birmingham Mail, 13 March 2009. Retrieved 12 October 2014
  3. 1 2 3 4 Colton, Greg (2008) "Interview: The Days", Nottingham Post, 14 November 2008. Retrieved 12 October 2014
  4. 1 2 3 4 "These are The Days of our lives", The West Briton, 6 January 2009. Retrieved 12 October 2014
  5. 1 2 3 4 Fulton, Rick (24 April 2009). "The Days: It's time for our glory days now". Daily Record. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  6. ↑ "Happy Days on Tour", Plymouth Herald, 11 July 2008. Retrieved 12 October 2014
  7. ↑ "Thank You for the Days", Leicester Mercury, 5 February 2009. Retrieved 12 October 2012
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