Fightstar are a four-piece alternative rock band from London, England.
During the band's initial emergence, they were faced with much negative press and criticism due to Charlie Simpson's former pop career. However, they began to receive positive reactions to early live shows and their debut EP was a critical success.[citation needed]
Since then, their subsequent three studio albums have received praise and positive critical reviews. Indeed, Editor Paul Brannigan of weekly rock magazine Kerrang! stated that their debut album, Grand Unification, was "one of the best British rock albums of the past decade". They have also been nominated at the Kerrang! Awards for 'Best British Newcomer' and 'Best British Band'.
Simpson has often discussed his feelings on the initial animosity aimed towards the band. During a interview in 2009 he said, "Back in the day when Fightstar was created, there was a lot of curiosity and pre-conceptions. But someone who can write something off without even giving it a chance is very ignorant. People like that simply wash off my back like dirt".
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