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The Band describe their sound as "Frank Sinatra fronting the Pixies".
The Band describe their sound as "Frank Sinatra fronting the Pixies".

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==Current Members==
==Current Members==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.sacktheband.net Official site]
*[http://www.sacktheband.net Official site]

*[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=55114748 Their MySpace]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:40, 30 January 2007

Sack
File:Sack 4.jpg
Sacks present line-up, photographed in 2006.
Background information
OriginDublin, Ireland
Years active1994–present
MembersMartin McCann
John Brereton
Tony Brereton
Kieron Black
Bobby McMahon
Websitewww.sacktheband.net

Sack is a Dublin-based 5-piece band. To date they have released 3 albums, You Are What You Eat, Butterfly Effect & Adventura Majestica. The band was formally known as "Lord John White"

Their first single What Did The Christians Ever Do For Us was single of the week in both the NME and Melody Maker. They have supported Morrissey on two tours taking in mainland Europe, the UK and Ireland and the U.S. Members of Sack are currently writing songs for their fourth album entitled The War on The War On Terror.

The Band describe their sound as "Frank Sinatra fronting the Pixies".


Current Members

  • Martin McCann: lead vocals.
  • John Brereton : guitars
  • Tony Brereton: Drums, Backing vocals
  • Keiron Black: Bass
  • Bobby McMahon: Guitars

Discography

  • You Are What You Eat (1994) lemon records
  • Butterfly Effect (1997) dirt records
  • Adventura Majestica (2001) jetset junta

Miscellanea

Morrissey is quoted as saying "Laughterlines should be No. 1 forever".

Appeared on the Morrissey-endorsed N.M.E C.D. "Songs To Save Your Life".

Currently receiving "air play" for "What Did The Christians Ever Do For Us" from Mark Lemarr in flight radio programme (if you are travelling long haul out of London).

"Laughter Lines" appeared on the soundtrack to the movie "Carrie 2: The Rage"

There is also a dutch band named sack. www.sack.nl


References