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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Twisted Wheel
| name = Twisted Wheel
| image = Twisted Wheel Jonny and Adam.jpg
| image = Twisted Wheel Jonny and Adam.jpg
| caption = Twisted Wheel supporting Oasis at Heaton Park in Manchester June 2009
| caption = Twisted Wheel supporting Oasis at Heaton Park in Manchester June 2009
| image_size = 250
| image_size = 250
| landscape = yes
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Saddleworth]], Greater Manchester, England
| origin = [[Oldham]], Greater Manchester, England
| genre = [[Indie rock]], [[punk rock]], [[post-punk revival]]
| genre = [[Indie rock]], [[punk rock]], [[post-punk revival]]
| years_active = 2007–present
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = [[Columbia Records]], Ignition Records
| label = [[Columbia Records]], Ignition Records
| website = {{url|thetwistedwheel.co.uk/}}
| website = {{url|thetwistedwheel.co.uk/}}
| current_members = Jonny Brown <br />Ben Warwick <br />Harry Lavin <br /> Ben Robinson
| current_members = Jonny Brown (Frontman) <br /> Harry Lavin (Bass Guitar) <br /> [[Ben Robinson (Drums)]] <br /> Ben Warwick (Lead Guitar)
| past_members = [[Rick Lees]]<br />Eoghan Clifford <br />Stephen Evans<}}
| past_members = [[Rick Lees]]<br />Eoghan Clifford <br /> Max Lees
}}

'''Twisted Wheel''' are an [[indie rock]] band from [[Saddleworth]], Greater Manchester, England.
'''Twisted Wheel''' are an [[indie rock]] band from [[Saddleworth]], Greater Manchester, England.


==Formation and debut album==
==Career==
===Formation and debut album===
Twisted Wheel formed in February 2007 in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester by guitarist and singer Jonny Brown and bassist Rick Lees, later joined by drummer Adam Clarke. Frontman Jonny Brown heard the name in a Paul Weller track "Into Tomorrow", where the lyrics say "Round and round like a twisted wheel, Spinning in attempt to find the feel". Twisted Wheel were booked as one of the support acts for Oasis's 2009 Heaton Park concerts. Embraced for their strong melodies, psychedelic themes and Brown's irreverent poignant lyrics, the band gained a following amongst old mods/punks and younger heads looking for music which represented their generation. They were labelled as punk rock although influences span folk and 1950s/1960s bands too. Twisted Wheel cite [[Davy Graham]], [[Bob Dylan]], [[The Stooges]], [[The Small Faces]], [[The Who]], [[The Jam]], [[The Rolling Stones]] and [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] among their main influences.
Twisted Wheel formed in February 2007 in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester by guitarist and singer Jonny Brown and bassist Rick Lees, later joined by drummer Adam Clarke. Frontman Jonny Brown heard the name in a Paul Weller track "Into Tomorrow", where the lyrics say "Round and round like a twisted wheel, Spinning in attempt to find the feel". Twisted Wheel were booked as one of the support acts for Oasis's 2009 Heaton Park concerts.


The band signed to Columbia Records in January 2008. Their first single, "She's a Weapon", was released in April 2008 to acclaim from Radio 1's [[Zane Lowe]], ''[[NME]]'' and ''[[Q (magazine)|Q]]''. Their follow-up record, a four-track EP entitled ''You Stole the Sun'', was released in July 2008. The band's debut album ''Twisted Wheel'' was recorded in June 2008 at Hillside studios in Los Angeles and produced by [[Dave Sardy]].
==Musical Style==
Their sound has been described as old school gritty rock 'n' roll reminiscent of the early Jam. The band have been noted as "a breath of fresh air" by [Liam Gallagher], who they played as support for at [Old Trafford Cricket Ground] in June 2018. They also have a fan in [Paul Weller], who came to watch them at London's 100 Club and invited the band on his summer forest tour in 2009. He has also offered the use of his studios for any recordings. They have commercially used covers of The Jam's 'That's Entertainment' and The Zombies 'She's Not there'. Their music ranges from the ballads of real characters and situations ('Strife', 'Bouncing Bomb') to punk anthems like 'Oh What Have You Done' 'She's a weapon'.


The album was released on 13 April 2009. The first single from the album, "Lucy the Castle", was released in November 2008, with the follow-up, "We Are Us", released in March 2009.
The band signed to Columbia Records in January 2008. Their first single, "She's A Weapon", was released in April 2008 to high acclaim by Radio 1's Zane Lowe, NME and Q. Their follow-up record, a four-track EP entitled ''You Stole The Sun'', was released in July 2008. The band's debut album ''Twisted Wheel'' was recorded in June 2008 at Hillside studios Los Angeles and produced by award winning producer Dave Sardy ( Oasis ''Dig Out Your Soul'' and ''Don't Believe The Truth'') Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds, Wolfmother, Band of Horses, Marilyn Manson, Jet and LCD Soundsystem to name just a few.


===''Do It Again'' (2012)===
The album was released on 13 April 2009. The first single from the album, "Lucy The Castle", was released in November 2008, with the follow-up, "We Are Us", released in March 2009.
The band drifted from the mainstream attention after 2009 as their style of music declined in popularity. Twisted Wheel released their second album, ''Do It Again'', in September 2012.


===Break-up and reformation===
==Do It Again==
The band broke up on 13 July 2014, which was announced to fans via the band's Twitter account, with the tweet simply stating "R.I.P. Twisted Wheel". They have since reformed.
The band drifted from the mainstream attention after 2009 as their style of music declined in popularity. Twisted Wheel released their second album, "Do It Again", in September 2012.


In 2018 the band announced a 30 date comeback UK tour, with original drummer Adam Clarke rejoining the fold, alongside new members Harry Lavin and Richard Allsopp. During this tour the band were personally invited by Liam Gallagher to join the bill at two huge outdoor shows at Old Trafford Cricket Ground and Finsbury Park. On the day of The Finbusry Park gig the band reached number one in the UK physical charts with the 'Jonny Guitar' EP. In September of that year Clarke and Allsopp both left the band, with new members Ben Robinson and Ben Warwick joining in their place.
== Break Up/Band Reform ==
The band broke up on 13 July 2014, this was announced to fans via the band's Twitter account, with the tweet simply stating 'R.I.P. Twisted Wheel'. They have since reformed.


In March 2020 the band released their 3rd studio album 'Satisfying The Ritual' to critical acclaim, subsequently entering number 27 in the UK Official sales chart. Just prior to the release of this record, the band once again linked up with Liam Gallagher on a full European tour, before being stopped in their tracks by the covid crisis on the eve of a Uk headline tour.
==Current Band members==
* Jonny Brown: vocals, guitar.
* Harry Lavin : bass
* Ben Warwick: guitar
* Ben Robinson: drums


==Former members==
==Band members==
===Current members===
*Adam Clarke: drums – 2007 – 2010
*Rick Lees: bass – 2007 – 2010
* Jonny Brown – vocals, guitar
* Harry Lavin – bass
* Tom Peek- Bass
*Eoghan Clifford: Drums – 2010 – 2013
* Ben Warwick – lead guitar
* Ben Robinson – drums
*Stephen Evans: Bass 2010–2013

*Max Lees: Bass: - 2013-2014 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lep.co.uk/what-s-on/twisted-wheel-1-163121|title=Twisted Wheel|publisher=}}</ref>
===Former members===
* Blair Murray: drums - 2013-2014
* Adam Birchall: guitar - 2013-2014
* Adam Clarke – drums (2007–2010)
* Rick Lees – bass (2007–2010)
* Eoghan Clifford – drums (2010–2013)
* Stephen Evans – bass (2010–2013)
* Max Lees – bass (2013–2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lep.co.uk/what-s-on/twisted-wheel-1-163121|title=Twisted Wheel|publisher=}}</ref>
* Blair Murray – drums (2013–2014)
* Adam Birchall – guitar (2013–2014)


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Studio albums===
{{Main|Twisted Wheel discography}}
{| class="wikitable"
*''[[Twisted Wheel (album)|Twisted Wheel]]'' (2009)
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year
*''Do It Again'' (2012)
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! scope="col" colspan="1"| Chart positions
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%"| [[UK Albums Chart|UK]]
|-
|{{center|2009}}
|''[[Twisted Wheel (album)|Twisted Wheel]]''
|{{center|45}}
|-
|{{center|2012}}
|''Do It Again''
|{{center|—}}
|-
|{{center|2020}}
|''Satisfying the Ritual''
|{{center|—}}
|}

===Extended plays===
{| class="wikitable"
!scope="col"|Year
!scope="col"|Title
|-
|{{center|2008}}
|''You Stole the Sun''
|}

===Singles===
{| class="wikitable"
!scope="col"|Year
!scope="col"|Title
|-
|rowspan="2"|{{center|2008}}
|"She's a Weapon"
|-
|"Lucy the Castle"
|-
|{{center|2009}}
|"We Are Us"
|-
| rowspan="2" |{{center|2019}}
|"Nomad Hat"
|-
|"DNA"
|}

===Music videos===
{| class="wikitable"
!scope="col"|Year
!scope="col"|Title
!scope="col"|Director(s)
|-
|rowspan="4"|2008
|"She's a Weapon"
|Iain West
|-
|"You Stole the Sun"
|Indica
|-
|"Lucy the Castle"
|Blair Young
|-
|"Bouncing Bomb"
|?
|-
|2009
|"We Are Us"
|Tim Mattia
|}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
<references />


==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 22:59, 15 October 2024

Twisted Wheel
Twisted Wheel supporting Oasis at Heaton Park in Manchester June 2009
Twisted Wheel supporting Oasis at Heaton Park in Manchester June 2009
Background information
OriginOldham, Greater Manchester, England
GenresIndie rock, punk rock, post-punk revival
Years active2007–present
LabelsColumbia Records, Ignition Records
MembersJonny Brown (Frontman)
Harry Lavin (Bass Guitar)
Ben Robinson (Drums)
Ben Warwick (Lead Guitar)
Past membersRick Lees
Eoghan Clifford
Max Lees
Websitethetwistedwheel.co.uk

Twisted Wheel are an indie rock band from Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, England.

Career

[edit]

Formation and debut album

[edit]

Twisted Wheel formed in February 2007 in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester by guitarist and singer Jonny Brown and bassist Rick Lees, later joined by drummer Adam Clarke. Frontman Jonny Brown heard the name in a Paul Weller track "Into Tomorrow", where the lyrics say "Round and round like a twisted wheel, Spinning in attempt to find the feel". Twisted Wheel were booked as one of the support acts for Oasis's 2009 Heaton Park concerts.

The band signed to Columbia Records in January 2008. Their first single, "She's a Weapon", was released in April 2008 to acclaim from Radio 1's Zane Lowe, NME and Q. Their follow-up record, a four-track EP entitled You Stole the Sun, was released in July 2008. The band's debut album Twisted Wheel was recorded in June 2008 at Hillside studios in Los Angeles and produced by Dave Sardy.

The album was released on 13 April 2009. The first single from the album, "Lucy the Castle", was released in November 2008, with the follow-up, "We Are Us", released in March 2009.

Do It Again (2012)

[edit]

The band drifted from the mainstream attention after 2009 as their style of music declined in popularity. Twisted Wheel released their second album, Do It Again, in September 2012.

Break-up and reformation

[edit]

The band broke up on 13 July 2014, which was announced to fans via the band's Twitter account, with the tweet simply stating "R.I.P. Twisted Wheel". They have since reformed.

In 2018 the band announced a 30 date comeback UK tour, with original drummer Adam Clarke rejoining the fold, alongside new members Harry Lavin and Richard Allsopp. During this tour the band were personally invited by Liam Gallagher to join the bill at two huge outdoor shows at Old Trafford Cricket Ground and Finsbury Park. On the day of The Finbusry Park gig the band reached number one in the UK physical charts with the 'Jonny Guitar' EP. In September of that year Clarke and Allsopp both left the band, with new members Ben Robinson and Ben Warwick joining in their place.

In March 2020 the band released their 3rd studio album 'Satisfying The Ritual' to critical acclaim, subsequently entering number 27 in the UK Official sales chart. Just prior to the release of this record, the band once again linked up with Liam Gallagher on a full European tour, before being stopped in their tracks by the covid crisis on the eve of a Uk headline tour.

Band members

[edit]

Current members

[edit]
  • Jonny Brown – vocals, guitar
  • Harry Lavin – bass
  • Ben Warwick – lead guitar
  • Ben Robinson – drums

Former members

[edit]
  • Adam Clarke – drums (2007–2010)
  • Rick Lees – bass (2007–2010)
  • Eoghan Clifford – drums (2010–2013)
  • Stephen Evans – bass (2010–2013)
  • Max Lees – bass (2013–2014)[1]
  • Blair Murray – drums (2013–2014)
  • Adam Birchall – guitar (2013–2014)

Discography

[edit]

Studio albums

[edit]
Year Title Chart positions
UK
2009
 Twisted Wheel
45
2012
 Do It Again
—
2020
 Satisfying the Ritual
—

Extended plays

[edit]
Year Title
2008
 You Stole the Sun

Singles

[edit]
Year Title
2008
 "She's a Weapon"
"Lucy the Castle"
2009
 "We Are Us"
2019
 "Nomad Hat"
"DNA"

Music videos

[edit]
Year Title Director(s)
2008 "She's a Weapon" Iain West
"You Stole the Sun" Indica
"Lucy the Castle" Blair Young
"Bouncing Bomb" ?
2009 "We Are Us" Tim Mattia

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Twisted Wheel".
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