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| origin = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], United States
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| genre = [[rock music|Rock]], [[rock 'n' roll]], [[punk rock]]
| genre = [[rock music|Rock]], [[rock 'n' roll]], [[punk rock]]
| years_active = 2011 – present
| years_active = 2011–present
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| associated_acts =[[Blondie (band)|Blondie]], [[Sex Pistols]], [[Chelsea (band)|Chelsea]], [[Generation X (band)|Generation X]], [[Gene Loves Jezebel]], [[Supernaut (Australian band)|Supernaut]], [[Twenty Flight Rockers]]
| associated_acts = [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]], [[Sex Pistols]], [[Chelsea (band)|Chelsea]], [[Generation X (band)|Generation X]], [[Gene Loves Jezebel]], [[Supernaut (Australian band)|Supernaut]], [[Twenty Flight Rockers]]
| website = [http://www.theinternationalswingers.com theinternationalswingers.com]
| website = [http://www.theinternationalswingers.com theinternationalswingers.com]
| current_members = [[Clem Burke]] (drums)<br>[[Glen Matlock]] (bass/vocals)<br>[[James Stevenson (musician)|James Stevenson]] (lead guitar/vocals)<br>[[Gary Twinn]] (lead vocals/guitar)
| current_members = [[Clem Burke]]<br>[[Glen Matlock]]<br>[[James Stevenson (musician)|James Stevenson]]<br>[[Gary Twinn]]
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'''The International Swingers''' is a [[rock music|rock]] [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] based in [[Los Angeles]]. Formed in late 2011, the band is composed of [[Clem Burke]] (drums), [[Glen Matlock]] (bass/vocals), [[James Stevenson (musician)|James Stevenson]] (lead guitar/vocals) and [[Gary Twinn]] (lead vocals/guitar).
'''The International Swingers''' is an American–British [[rock music|rock]] [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] based in [[Los Angeles]] Formed in late 2011, the band is composed of [[Clem Burke]] (drums), [[Glen Matlock]] (bass/vocals), [[James Stevenson (musician)|James Stevenson]] (lead guitar/vocals) and [[Gary Twinn]] (lead vocals/guitar).


==History==
==History==


Each member first came to the public's attention as a member of another band (Clem Burke in [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]], Glen Matlock in the [[Sex Pistols]], James Stevenson in [[Chelsea (band)|Chelsea]], [[Generation X (band)|Generation X]] and [[Gene Loves Jezebel]], Gary Twinn in [[Supernaut (Australian band)|Supernaut]] and [[Twenty Flight Rockers]]).<ref>''The International Swingers'', [[Vive Le Rock (magazine)|Vive le Rock]], p. 26, September 2013</ref><ref name="PNT"/> During their career, the four musicians became well known to each other, all of them had already worked together in different capacities, but never all in the same group at the same time.<ref name="PBM">{{cite web|author=John Clarkson |url=http://pennyblackmusic.co.uk/magsitepages/Article.aspx?id=7083 |title=Clem Burke : Interview |publisher= |date= 2013-07-31|accessdate=2015-02-21}}</ref> In 2011, Australian promoter Bicci Henderson suggested Gary formed a new band for a tour there, instead of a reformed Supernaut. Gary contacted James, Clem and Glen, then during rehearsals and the Australian tour they got along well and The International Swingers continued.<ref name="PNT">{{cite web|author= Benjamin Leatherman |url=http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2013/05/glen-matlock-clem-burke-international-swingers-interview.php|title=The International Swingers: "The First Punk Bands ... Were Just Bands"|work= [[Phoenix New Times]]|date= 2013-05-22|accessdate=2015-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://music-illuminati.com/interview-james-stevenson-and-glen-matlock/ |title=Interview: James Stevenson and Glen Matlock|publisher= |date= |accessdate=2015-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.glidemagazine.com/121740/james-stevenson-gene-loves-jezebel-alarm-international-swingers-cult-interview/|title=James Stevenson of Gene Loves Jezebel, the Alarm, International Swingers & The Cult|work= Glide Magazine|date= 2014-07-28|accessdate=2015-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.beat.com.au/music/international-swingers|title=The International Swingers|work= Beat Magazine|date= |accessdate=2015-02-21}}</ref> In 2012 through 2014 the band performed tours in the United States and in 2013 a sold out show in London.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.theinternationalswingers.com/tour |title=The International Swingers Tours|publisher= |date= |accessdate=2015-02-21}}</ref>
Each member first came to the public's attention as a member of another band (Clem Burke in [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]], Glen Matlock in the [[Sex Pistols]], James Stevenson in [[Chelsea (band)|Chelsea]], [[Generation X (band)|Generation X]] and [[Gene Loves Jezebel]], Gary Twinn in [[Supernaut (Australian band)|Supernaut]] and [[Twenty Flight Rockers]]).<ref>''The International Swingers'', [[Vive Le Rock (magazine)|Vive le Rock]], p. 26, September 2013</ref><ref name="PNT"/> During their career, the four musicians became well known to each other, all of them had already worked together in different capacities, but never all in the same group at the same time.<ref name="PBM">{{cite web|author=John Clarkson |url=http://pennyblackmusic.co.uk/magsitepages/Article.aspx?id=7083 |title=Clem Burke : Interview |date= 2013-07-31|access-date=2015-02-21}}</ref> In 2011, Australian promoter Bicci Henderson suggested Gary formed a new band for a tour there, instead of a reformed Supernaut. Gary contacted James, Clem and Glen, then during rehearsals and the Australian tour they got along well and The International Swingers continued.<ref name="PNT">{{cite web|author= Benjamin Leatherman |url=http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2013/05/glen-matlock-clem-burke-international-swingers-interview.php|title=The International Swingers: "The First Punk Bands ... Were Just Bands"|work= [[Phoenix New Times]]|date= 2013-05-22|access-date=2015-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://music-illuminati.com/interview-james-stevenson-and-glen-matlock/ |title=Interview: James Stevenson and Glen Matlock|access-date=2015-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glidemagazine.com/121740/james-stevenson-gene-loves-jezebel-alarm-international-swingers-cult-interview/|title=James Stevenson of Gene Loves Jezebel, the Alarm, International Swingers & The Cult|work= Glide Magazine|date= 2014-07-28|access-date=2015-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beat.com.au/music/international-swingers|title=The International Swingers|work= Beat Magazine|access-date=2015-02-21}}</ref> In 2012 through 2014 the band performed tours in the United States and in 2013 a sold out show in London.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theinternationalswingers.com/tour |title=The International Swingers Tours|access-date=2015-02-21}}</ref>


Initially they played a set of the greatest hits of all the bands they had been in,<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://thesunsetstrip.com/blog/5-questions-international-swingers |title=5 Question with The International Swingers|publisher= The Sunset Strip |date= 2013-05-15|accessdate=2015-02-21}}</ref> but soon they began writing new songs for The International Swingers,<ref>{{cite web|author= Jeff Moehlis|url=http://www.noozhawk.com/article/062512_jeff_moehlis_the_international_swingers |title=The International Swingers Bringing Punk Rock to Town|publisher= The Sunset Strip |date= 2012-06-25|accessdate=2015-02-21}}</ref> like "FBI" (included in the soundtrack of the film [[Homefront (film)|Homefront]]),<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2312718/soundtrack |title=Homefront (2013) - Soundtracks|publisher= IMDb |date= |accessdate=2015-02-21}}</ref> "Gun Control" (about [[gun politics in the United States]], originally a Twenty Flight Rockers song entitled "Guns for Sale")<ref name="PBM"/> and "Live Wire".<ref>{{cite web|author= Jim Rowland |url=http://www.uberrock.co.uk/gig-reviews/11-july-gigs/8840-the-international-swingers-london-the-lexington-19th-july-2013.html |title=The International Swingers - London, The Lexington - 19th July 2013|publisher= Über Rock |date= 2013-07-30|accessdate=2015-02-21}}</ref>
Initially they played a set of the greatest hits of all the bands they had been in,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesunsetstrip.com/blog/5-questions-international-swingers |title=5 Question with The International Swingers|publisher= The Sunset Strip |date= 2013-05-15|access-date=2015-02-21}}</ref> but soon they began writing new songs for The International Swingers,<ref>{{cite web|author= Jeff Moehlis|url=http://www.noozhawk.com/article/062512_jeff_moehlis_the_international_swingers |title=The International Swingers Bringing Punk Rock to Town|publisher= The Sunset Strip |date= 2012-06-25|access-date=2015-02-21}}</ref> like "FBI" (included in the soundtrack of the film ''[[Homefront (2013 film)|Homefront]]''),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2312718/soundtrack |title=Homefront (2013) - Soundtracks|publisher= IMDb |access-date=2015-02-21}}</ref> "Gun Control" (about [[gun politics in the United States]], originally a Twenty Flight Rockers song entitled "Guns for Sale")<ref name="PBM"/> and "Live Wire".<ref>{{cite web|author= Jim Rowland |url=http://www.uberrock.co.uk/gig-reviews/11-july-gigs/8840-the-international-swingers-london-the-lexington-19th-july-2013.html |title=The International Swingers - London, The Lexington - 19th July 2013|publisher= Über Rock |date= 2013-07-30|access-date=2015-02-21}}</ref>


Via [[PledgeMusic]], the band raised the money to record their first full-length self-titled album, ''The International Swingers'' (originally under the working title ''Whatever Works Now''). The album was recorded at Studio 606 in LA which is owned by the [[Foo Fighters]]. It was then mixed by [[Peter Walsh (record producer)|Peter Walsh]] who has worked with [[Simple Minds]], [[Pulp (band)|Pulp]] and most recently [[Scott Walker (singer)|Scott Walker]].<ref>{{cite web|author= Brian Blueskye|url=http://www.cvindependent.com/index.php/en-US/music/previews/item/2397-supergroup-at-the-hood-the-international-swingers-bring-songs-by-blondie-and-the-sex-pistols-plus-originals-to-palm-desert |title=Supergroup at The Hood: The International Swingers Bring Songs by Blondie and the Sex Pistols, Plus Originals, to Palm Desert |publisher= CVIndependent.com |date= 2015-08-03|accessdate=2016-02-05}}</ref>
Via [[PledgeMusic]], the band raised the money to record their first full-length self-titled album, ''The International Swingers'' (originally under the working title ''Whatever Works Now''). The album was recorded at Studio 606 in LA which is owned by the [[Foo Fighters]]. It was then mixed by [[Peter Walsh (record producer)|Peter Walsh]] who has worked with [[Simple Minds]], [[Pulp (band)|Pulp]] and most recently [[Scott Walker (singer)|Scott Walker]].<ref>{{cite web|author= Brian Blueskye|url=http://www.cvindependent.com/index.php/en-US/music/previews/item/2397-supergroup-at-the-hood-the-international-swingers-bring-songs-by-blondie-and-the-sex-pistols-plus-originals-to-palm-desert |title=Supergroup at The Hood: The International Swingers Bring Songs by Blondie and the Sex Pistols, Plus Originals, to Palm Desert |publisher= CVIndependent.com |date= 2015-08-03|access-date=2016-02-05}}</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
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{{main|Clem Burke}}
{{main|Clem Burke}}
[[Clem Burke]] is best known as the drummer for the band [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]] from 1975, shortly after the band formed, throughout the band's entire career, including the reunion and extensive 2009 - 2011 tour. During the 1980s and 1990s, when Blondie was on hiatus, he performed with [[Bob Dylan]], [[Eurythmics]], [[Iggy Pop]], [[Joan Jett]], country star [[Wanda Jackson]], [[Nancy Sinatra]], [[The Romantics]], [[Pete Townshend]], [[Dramarama]], and [[The Fleshtones]], amongst others.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.eurythmics-ultimate.com/revenge25-clem-burke-interview/ |title=Revenge25: Clem Burke Interview &#124; Ultimate Eurythmics: |publisher=Eurythmics-ultimate.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=dramarama |title=Dramarama |publisher=TrouserPress.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-13}}</ref> In 1987 and also later in 2004, he stood in as drummer for the [[Ramones]] (under the name "Elvis Ramone").<ref name="film">From the film ''[[End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones]]''</ref>
[[Clem Burke]] is best known as the drummer for the band [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]] from 1975, shortly after the band formed, throughout the band's entire career, including the reunion and extensive 2009 - 2011 tour. During the 1980s and 1990s, when Blondie was on hiatus, he performed with [[Bob Dylan]], [[Eurythmics]], [[Iggy Pop]], [[Joan Jett]], country star [[Wanda Jackson]], [[Nancy Sinatra]], [[The Romantics]], [[Pete Townshend]], [[Dramarama]], and [[The Fleshtones]], amongst others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurythmics-ultimate.com/revenge25-clem-burke-interview/ |title=Revenge25: Clem Burke Interview &#124; Ultimate Eurythmics |date=11 July 2011 |publisher=Eurythmics-ultimate.com |access-date=2014-07-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=dramarama |title=Dramarama |publisher=TrouserPress.com |access-date=2014-07-13}}</ref> In 1987 and also later in 2004, he stood in as drummer for the [[Ramones]] (under the name "Elvis Ramone").<ref name="film">From the film ''[[End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones]]''</ref>

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[[File:Glen Matlock;final Rich Kids concert;January 2010.jpg|thumb|upright|left|[[Glen Matlock]]]]
Clem was inducted in the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 2006 along with his other Blondie band mates. In July 2011, he received an honorary doctorate from the [[University of Gloucestershire]], as a result of his drumming project<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clemburkedrummingproject.com/LatestNews.html|title=Clem Burke Drumming Project|publisher=Clemburkedrummingproject.com|date=July 2011|accessdate=October 5, 2012}}</ref> that analyses the physical and psychological effects of drumming.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-14068315|title=BBC News|publisher=Bbc.co.uk|date=July 7, 2011|accessdate=July 27, 2011}}</ref>
Clem was inducted in the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 2006 along with his other Blondie bandmates. In July 2011, he received an honorary doctorate from the [[University of Gloucestershire]], as a result of his drumming project<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clemburkedrummingproject.com/LatestNews.html|title=Clem Burke Drumming Project|publisher=Clemburkedrummingproject.com|date=July 2011|access-date=October 5, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120829182706/http://www.clemburkedrummingproject.com/LatestNews.html|archive-date=August 29, 2012}}</ref> that analyses the physical and psychological effects of drumming.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-14068315|title=BBC News|publisher=Bbc.co.uk|date=July 7, 2011|access-date=July 27, 2011}}</ref>


===Glen Matlock===
===Glen Matlock===
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[[File:Glen Matlock;final Rich Kids concert;January 2010.jpg|thumb|upright|left|[[Glen Matlock]]]]
{{main|Glen Matlock}}
{{main|Glen Matlock}}
[[Glen Matlock]] is best known as the bass guitarist in the original line-up of the [[punk rock]] band the [[Sex Pistols]]. He is credited as a co-author on 10 of the 12 songs on ''[[Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols]]''.<ref name="merv">{{cite news|url=http://blogs.post-gazette.com/arts-entertainment/pop-noise/40967-never-mind-the-sex-pistols-a-q-a-with-glen-matlock|title=Never mind the Sex Pistols: A Q&A with Glen Matlock|last=Mervis|first=Scott|date=20 March 2014|publisher=post-gazette|accessdate=30 October 2014}}</ref><ref name="woodb">{{cite news|url=http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2012/02/weekend_black_cactus_records_s.php|title=Weekend: Keith Sweat, Adam Warrock, Hugh Cornwell & Glen Matlock, Treasure Fingers, Arizona Legends|last=Woodbury|first=Jason|date=February 24, 2012|work=Phoenix New Times|accessdate=30 October 2014}}</ref> He left the band in 1977,<ref name="NME Rock 'N' Roll Years">{{cite book
[[Glen Matlock]] is best known as the bass guitarist in the original line-up of the [[punk rock]] band the [[Sex Pistols]]. He is credited as a co-author on 10 of the 12 songs on ''[[Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols]]''.<ref name="merv">{{cite news|url=http://blogs.post-gazette.com/arts-entertainment/pop-noise/40967-never-mind-the-sex-pistols-a-q-a-with-glen-matlock|title=Never mind the Sex Pistols: A Q&A with Glen Matlock|last=Mervis|first=Scott|date=20 March 2014|publisher=post-gazette|access-date=30 October 2014}}</ref><ref name="woodb">{{cite news|url=http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2012/02/weekend_black_cactus_records_s.php|title=Weekend: Keith Sweat, Adam Warrock, Hugh Cornwell & Glen Matlock, Treasure Fingers, Arizona Legends|last=Woodbury|first=Jason|date=February 24, 2012|work=Phoenix New Times|access-date=30 October 2014}}</ref> He left the band in 1977,<ref name="NME Rock 'N' Roll Years">{{cite book
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| id= CN 5585}}</ref> and went on to form the [[Rich Kids]], a [[New wave music|new wave]] [[power pop]] band. He also worked with [[Iggy Pop]] (album ''[[Soldier (album)|Soldier]]''), [[The Damned (band)|The Damned]] (album ''[[Not of This Earth (The Damned album)|Not of This Earth]]''), and [[Robert Gordon (musician)|Robert Gordon]]. He rejoined the original Sex Pistols members for reunion tours in 1996, 2002, 2003, 2007 and 2008.
| id= CN 5585}}</ref> and went on to form the [[Rich Kids]], a [[New wave music|new wave]] [[power pop]] band. He also worked with [[Iggy Pop]] (album ''[[Soldier (album)|Soldier]]''), [[The Damned (band)|The Damned]] (album ''[[Not of This Earth (The Damned album)|Not of This Earth]]''), and [[Robert Gordon (musician)|Robert Gordon]]. He rejoined the original Sex Pistols members for reunion tours in 1996, 2002, 2003, 2007 and 2008.


Matlock was inducted in the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 2006 along with the other original members of [[Sex Pistols]].<ref>{{cite web | author=Sprague, David| date= 24 February 2006| title=Sex Pistols Flip Off Hall of Fame | work=Rolling Stone | url=http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/9385165/sex_pistols_flip_off_hall_of_fame | accessdate=21 February 2008|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080217032318/http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/9385165/sex_pistols_flip_off_hall_of_fame |archivedate = 17 February 2008|deadurl=yes}}</ref>
Matlock was inducted in the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 2006 along with the other original members of [[Sex Pistols]].<ref>{{cite magazine | author=Sprague, David| date= 24 February 2006| title=Sex Pistols Flip Off Hall of Fame | magazine=Rolling Stone | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/9385165/sex_pistols_flip_off_hall_of_fame | access-date=21 February 2008|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080217032318/http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/9385165/sex_pistols_flip_off_hall_of_fame |archive-date = 17 February 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===James Stevenson===
===James Stevenson===
[[File:James Stevenson, guitarist.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[James Stevenson (musician)|James Stevenson]]]]
[[File:James Stevenson, guitarist.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[James Stevenson (musician)|James Stevenson]]]]
{{main|James Stevenson (musician)}}
{{main|James Stevenson (musician)}}
[[James Stevenson (musician)|James Stevenson]] is a [[punk rock|punk]]/[[alternative rock]] guitarist, appearing with [[The Cult]], [[The Alarm]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2010/01/09/thousands-ready-to-rock-for-the-alarm-s-gathering-55578-25559354/|title=Thousands Ready to Rock for The Alarm's Gathering|date=9 January 2010|work=[[Liverpool Daily Post|The Daily Post]]|accessdate=30 April 2010}}</ref> [[Gene Loves Jezebel]] (also co-writer of hit songs such as "Jealous"),<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ecentral.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/2/13/music/20080213091859&sec=music|title=A new chapter in the Goth tale of Gene Loves Jezebel|date=13 February 2008|publisher=[[Malaysia Star]]|accessdate=30 April 2010}}</ref> [[Generation X (band)|Gen X]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://icnorthwales.icnetwork.co.uk/sport/football/league/content_objectid=13817603_method=full_siteid=50142_headline=-Rock-music-stars-line-up-for-match-name_page.html|title=Rock music stars line-up for match|date=14 January 2004|publisher=[[Trinity Mirror]]|accessdate=30 April 2010}}</ref> and [[Chelsea (band)|Chelsea]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/thealarm/articles/story/5937217/poppyfields_sound_the_alarm|title=Poppyfields Sound the Alarm|date=20 February 2004|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|accessdate=30 April 2010}}</ref> He also played for [[Kim Wilde]], contributing to her first album [[Kim Wilde (album)|''Kim Wilde'']] and second album [[Select (album)|''Select'']] and performing in all of Wilde's early videos including "[[Kids in America (song)|Kids in America]]".
[[James Stevenson (musician)|James Stevenson]] is a [[punk rock|punk]]/[[alternative rock]] guitarist, appearing with [[The Cult]], [[The Alarm]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2010/01/09/thousands-ready-to-rock-for-the-alarm-s-gathering-55578-25559354/|title=Thousands Ready to Rock for The Alarm's Gathering|date=9 January 2010|work=[[Liverpool Daily Post|The Daily Post]]|access-date=30 April 2010}}</ref> [[Gene Loves Jezebel]] (also co-writer of hit songs such as "Jealous"),<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ecentral.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/2/13/music/20080213091859&sec=music|title=A new chapter in the Goth tale of Gene Loves Jezebel|date=13 February 2008|publisher=[[Malaysia Star]]|access-date=30 April 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724020841/http://ecentral.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2008%2F2%2F13%2Fmusic%2F20080213091859&sec=music|archive-date=24 July 2011}}</ref> [[Generation X (band)|Gen X]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://icnorthwales.icnetwork.co.uk/sport/football/league/content_objectid=13817603_method=full_siteid=50142_headline=-Rock-music-stars-line-up-for-match-name_page.html|title=Rock music stars line-up for match|date=14 January 2004|publisher=[[Trinity Mirror]]|access-date=30 April 2010}}</ref> and [[Chelsea (band)|Chelsea]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/thealarm/articles/story/5937217/poppyfields_sound_the_alarm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060508213117/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/thealarm/articles/story/5937217/poppyfields_sound_the_alarm|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 8, 2006|title=Poppyfields Sound the Alarm|date=20 February 2004|publisher=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=30 April 2010}}</ref> He also played for [[Kim Wilde]], contributing to her first album [[Kim Wilde (album)|''Kim Wilde'']] and second album [[Select (album)|''Select'']] and performing in all of Wilde's early videos including "[[Kids in America (song)|Kids in America]]".


===Gary Twinn===
===Gary Twinn===
[[File:GT 3.jpg|thumb|left|upright|[[Gary Twinn]]]]
[[File:GT 3.jpg|thumb|left|upright|[[Gary Twinn]]]]
{{main|Gary Twinn}}
{{main|Gary Twinn}}
[[Gary Twinn]] spent his teenage years in Australia where he was singer for glam/punk rock band [[Supernaut (Australian band)|Supernaut]]. After making a mark with chart topping songs, such as "I Like It Both Ways", a gold album and several TV awards for best new band and video performance,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://dailyreview.crikey.com.au/australias-top-10-political-rock-songs/3248|title=Australia's top 10 (political) rock songs|date=2014-02-20|publisher=|accessdate=2015-02-21}}</ref> Gary returned to the UK and formed [[Twenty Flight Rockers]] with [[Mark Laff]] of [[Generation X (band)|Generation X]]. Then he was part of the Californian rock band Honeydippers and later, teamed up with [[Rat Scabies]], Glen Matlock and [[Bob Andrews (Generation X)|Bob "Derwood" Andrews]] and formed the group Dead Horse. Gary and Derwood also wrote and recorded together as the [[alternative country]] group Speedtwinn.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/speedtwinn-mn0000003387 Speedtwinn - discography]</ref>
[[Gary Twinn]] spent his teenage years in Australia where he was singer for glam/punk rock band [[Supernaut (Australian band)|Supernaut]]. After making a mark with chart topping songs, such as "I Like It Both Ways", a gold album and several TV awards for best new band and video performance,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://dailyreview.crikey.com.au/australias-top-10-political-rock-songs/3248|title=Australia's top 10 (political) rock songs|date=2014-02-20|access-date=2015-02-21}}</ref> Gary returned to the UK and formed [[Twenty Flight Rockers]] with [[Mark Laff]] of [[Generation X (band)|Generation X]]. Then he was part of the Californian rock band Honeydippers and later, teamed up with [[Rat Scabies]], Glen Matlock and [[Bob Andrews (Generation X)|Bob "Derwood" Andrews]] and formed the group Dead Horse. Gary and Derwood also wrote and recorded together as the [[alternative country]] group Speedtwinn.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/speedtwinn-mn0000003387 Speedtwinn - discography]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://twitter.com/TheIntSwingers Twitter page]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/user/TheIntSwingers YouTube page]
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The International Swingers
The International Swingers (2015)
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresRock, rock 'n' roll, punk rock
Years active2011–present
MembersClem Burke
Glen Matlock
James Stevenson
Gary Twinn
Websitetheinternationalswingers.com

The International Swingers is an American–British rock supergroup based in Los Angeles Formed in late 2011, the band is composed of Clem Burke (drums), Glen Matlock (bass/vocals), James Stevenson (lead guitar/vocals) and Gary Twinn (lead vocals/guitar).

History

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Each member first came to the public's attention as a member of another band (Clem Burke in Blondie, Glen Matlock in the Sex Pistols, James Stevenson in Chelsea, Generation X and Gene Loves Jezebel, Gary Twinn in Supernaut and Twenty Flight Rockers).[1][2] During their career, the four musicians became well known to each other, all of them had already worked together in different capacities, but never all in the same group at the same time.[3] In 2011, Australian promoter Bicci Henderson suggested Gary formed a new band for a tour there, instead of a reformed Supernaut. Gary contacted James, Clem and Glen, then during rehearsals and the Australian tour they got along well and The International Swingers continued.[2][4][5][6] In 2012 through 2014 the band performed tours in the United States and in 2013 a sold out show in London.[7]

Initially they played a set of the greatest hits of all the bands they had been in,[8] but soon they began writing new songs for The International Swingers,[9] like "FBI" (included in the soundtrack of the film Homefront),[10] "Gun Control" (about gun politics in the United States, originally a Twenty Flight Rockers song entitled "Guns for Sale")[3] and "Live Wire".[11]

Via PledgeMusic, the band raised the money to record their first full-length self-titled album, The International Swingers (originally under the working title Whatever Works Now). The album was recorded at Studio 606 in LA which is owned by the Foo Fighters. It was then mixed by Peter Walsh who has worked with Simple Minds, Pulp and most recently Scott Walker.[12]

Members

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Clem Burke

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Clem Burke
Main article: Clem Burke

Clem Burke is best known as the drummer for the band Blondie from 1975, shortly after the band formed, throughout the band's entire career, including the reunion and extensive 2009 - 2011 tour. During the 1980s and 1990s, when Blondie was on hiatus, he performed with Bob Dylan, Eurythmics, Iggy Pop, Joan Jett, country star Wanda Jackson, Nancy Sinatra, The Romantics, Pete Townshend, Dramarama, and The Fleshtones, amongst others.[13][14] In 1987 and also later in 2004, he stood in as drummer for the Ramones (under the name "Elvis Ramone").[15]

Clem was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 along with his other Blondie bandmates. In July 2011, he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Gloucestershire, as a result of his drumming project[16] that analyses the physical and psychological effects of drumming.[17]

Glen Matlock

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Glen Matlock
Main article: Glen Matlock

Glen Matlock is best known as the bass guitarist in the original line-up of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols. He is credited as a co-author on 10 of the 12 songs on Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols.[18][19] He left the band in 1977,[20] and went on to form the Rich Kids, a new wave power pop band. He also worked with Iggy Pop (album Soldier), The Damned (album Not of This Earth), and Robert Gordon. He rejoined the original Sex Pistols members for reunion tours in 1996, 2002, 2003, 2007 and 2008.

Matlock was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 along with the other original members of Sex Pistols.[21]

James Stevenson

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James Stevenson
Main article: James Stevenson (musician)

James Stevenson is a punk/alternative rock guitarist, appearing with The Cult, The Alarm,[22] Gene Loves Jezebel (also co-writer of hit songs such as "Jealous"),[23] Gen X[24] and Chelsea.[25] He also played for Kim Wilde, contributing to her first album Kim Wilde and second album Select and performing in all of Wilde's early videos including "Kids in America".

Gary Twinn

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Gary Twinn
Main article: Gary Twinn

Gary Twinn spent his teenage years in Australia where he was singer for glam/punk rock band Supernaut. After making a mark with chart topping songs, such as "I Like It Both Ways", a gold album and several TV awards for best new band and video performance,[26] Gary returned to the UK and formed Twenty Flight Rockers with Mark Laff of Generation X. Then he was part of the Californian rock band Honeydippers and later, teamed up with Rat Scabies, Glen Matlock and Bob "Derwood" Andrews and formed the group Dead Horse. Gary and Derwood also wrote and recorded together as the alternative country group Speedtwinn.[27]

References

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  1. ^ The International Swingers, Vive le Rock, p. 26, September 2013
  2. ^ a b Benjamin Leatherman (2013-05-22). "The International Swingers: "The First Punk Bands ... Were Just Bands"". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2015-02-21.
  3. ^ a b John Clarkson (2013-07-31). "Clem Burke : Interview". Retrieved 2015-02-21.
  4. ^ "Interview: James Stevenson and Glen Matlock". Retrieved 2015-02-21.
  5. ^ "James Stevenson of Gene Loves Jezebel, the Alarm, International Swingers & The Cult". Glide Magazine. 2014-07-28. Retrieved 2015-02-21.
  6. ^ "The International Swingers". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 2015-02-21.
  7. ^ "The International Swingers Tours". Retrieved 2015-02-21.
  8. ^ "5 Question with The International Swingers". The Sunset Strip. 2013-05-15. Retrieved 2015-02-21.
  9. ^ Jeff Moehlis (2012-06-25). "The International Swingers Bringing Punk Rock to Town". The Sunset Strip. Retrieved 2015-02-21.
  10. ^ "Homefront (2013) - Soundtracks". IMDb. Retrieved 2015-02-21.
  11. ^ Jim Rowland (2013-07-30). "The International Swingers - London, The Lexington - 19th July 2013". Über Rock. Retrieved 2015-02-21.
  12. ^ Brian Blueskye (2015-08-03). "Supergroup at The Hood: The International Swingers Bring Songs by Blondie and the Sex Pistols, Plus Originals, to Palm Desert". CVIndependent.com. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  13. ^ "Revenge25: Clem Burke Interview | Ultimate Eurythmics". Eurythmics-ultimate.com. 11 July 2011. Retrieved 2014-07-13.
  14. ^ "Dramarama". TrouserPress.com. Retrieved 2014-07-13.
  15. ^ From the film End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
  16. ^ "Clem Burke Drumming Project". Clemburkedrummingproject.com. July 2011. Archived from the original on August 29, 2012. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
  17. ^ "BBC News". Bbc.co.uk. July 7, 2011. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
  18. ^ Mervis, Scott (20 March 2014). "Never mind the Sex Pistols: A Q&A with Glen Matlock". post-gazette. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  19. ^ Woodbury, Jason (February 24, 2012). "Weekend: Keith Sweat, Adam Warrock, Hugh Cornwell & Glen Matlock, Treasure Fingers, Arizona Legends". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  20. ^ Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 297. CN 5585.
  21. ^ Sprague, David (24 February 2006). "Sex Pistols Flip Off Hall of Fame". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 17 February 2008. Retrieved 21 February 2008.
  22. ^ "Thousands Ready to Rock for The Alarm's Gathering". The Daily Post. 9 January 2010. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
  23. ^ "A new chapter in the Goth tale of Gene Loves Jezebel". Malaysia Star. 13 February 2008. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
  24. ^ "Rock music stars line-up for match". Trinity Mirror. 14 January 2004. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
  25. ^ "Poppyfields Sound the Alarm". Rolling Stone. 20 February 2004. Archived from the original on May 8, 2006. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
  26. ^ "Australia's top 10 (political) rock songs". 2014-02-20. Retrieved 2015-02-21.
  27. ^ Speedtwinn - discography
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