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Leo Cookman: copyright Leo Cookman
Leo Cookman

Kent's Unsigned: Leo

Leo reckon to be 'the only piano led band (in the world it would appear) that doesn't play whiley ballad-pop'. What do you think?

Personnel: Leo Cookman - Piano/Lead VocalsChris Gomersall - GuitarAlex Powley - Bass GuitarAndy Stafford - Drums

Kent connection: We all live, here three of us for our whole lives.

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In brief: Leo and Alex used to go to school in Sturry together, Leo wrote several songs and eventually asked Alex to help him play them. After a while Leo recorded some of them. The CD was picked up by the local college and they were asked to recorded a full professional EP. Chris was producer and played Guitar too and Andy was roped in as a hired gun. 2 years later they are still together and plan to take over the world.

Musical highlight: Playing with George Melly at a Blues club in Hammersmith

Style and influences: Ben Folds Five, Ed Harcourt, Dr. John, Kinks, Beatles, Blur, Pulp, Squeeze... You get the idea.

Did you know? We're the only piano led band (in the world it would appear) that doesn't play ballad-pop

last updated: 17/04/07
 
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adam hallbritter
jools holland doesnt play in the 'POP' genre. also im pretty sure if you listen to his work then you will find he has writtn and played a ton of ballads.if jools holland is the only piano led band that you can think of then i think you need to broaden your listening horizon.
Sat Mar 17 08:48:01 2007

David Hodge
The only piano-led band? Never heard Jools Holland and the Rhythm and Blues Orchestra?
Sun Apr 9 15:16:34 2006

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