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The Invisible

The Invisible's Dave Okumu recounts how he was almost killed on stage after being electrocuted

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Biography

The Invisible are an English band based in London, United Kingdom and fronted by the singer and guitarist Dave Okumu. The band formed as Okumu's solo project but quickly developed into a full fledged band with friends Tom Herbert (bass & synthesizer) and Leo Taylor (drums). Their self-titled debut album, released on 9 March 2009, was nominated for the Mercury Prize and selected as critics choice for iTunes album of the year.

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  1. Singer survives electric shock

    Mon 21 May 2012 14:27

    Dave Okumu, singer with Mercury-nominated band The Invisible, is recovering in hospital.

  2. What's it like to be up for the Mercury?

    Wed 9 Sep 2009 09:13

    What do you get up to on the day you are nominated for the Mercury Prize? Follow The...

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  1. Mercury Prize Nominations - Clash Music

    Fri 17 Jul 2009 09:25 The good people at Clash Music have also had there thinking caps on in the run up to... Rory Connolly

  2. See The Invisible

    Thu 26 Feb 2009 10:06 There's this band, right, called The Invisible. And if you like your music... Huw Stephens

BBC Reviews

  1. Rispah 2012

    Review of Rispah

    Reviewed by Mike Diver

    A set of contemplation and catharsis, maintaining its emotional grip for a long time.

  2. The Invisible 2009

    Review of The Invisible

    Reviewed by Lou Thomas

    Enough to captivate the minds of even the most desperate souls out there.

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