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Stereophonics Biography

'Kelly and Richard were born a few yards and a few days away from each other, Stuart arrived a couple of years earlier. The three's earliest musical experiences were shaped by the record collections of their elder brothers, taking in Creedence, The Kinks, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Stevie Wonder and gigs on the working men's circuit. With a history of music coursing through the Kelly Jones (former market trader, one-time boxer, budding scriptwriter) family, it was probably inevitable that he would end up singing and playing guitar. Stuart (worked on a building site, delivered school dinners) had sung in other local bands before taking the stool in Stereophonics. Ever the pragmatist, Richard (scaffolder, coalman, electrician) took up the bass because everyone else had guitars. Stereophonics signed to the then nascent V2 in the Summer of 1996 and good things have not stopped happening since then, but this story of stories goes way back. Kelly Jones, Richard Jones (no relation) and Stuart Cable have known each other since infancy and have played together since their early teens, rehearsing in Stuart's bedroom, in Cwmaman, in South Wales (look it up). A luckless few years hugging the M4 back and forth to London under the moniker Tragic Love Company came to an end with a swift name change (taken from the brand name of Stuart's gran's gramophone) and a few dates on their doorstep. Aside from recording 'Word Gets Around', Stereophonics spent the end of 1996 and most of 1997 earning a reputation as one of the best new live acts in the land, touring relentlessly, admittedly away from the glare of media coverage. Over the course of the 12 months they trod UK boards with Manic Street Preachers, Ocean Colour Scene, Skunk Anansie and The Who, whilst also spending time across Europe with Supergrass. They ended '97 with their 100th and 101st gigs of the year in Cardiff: the shows were subtitled 'Happy With That'. They even almost completed the set of Summer festivals. At the time, however it was one concert that seemed to capture the band's ascent in sharp focus.

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Tom Jones Records With Jack White

6th January 2012

Tom Jones has recorded a single with Jack White. The 'It's Not Unusual' crooner has....

Stereophonics To Combine Album And Film

22nd November 2011

Stereophonics are to combine their new album with a film. The 'Dakota' group are working....

Stereophonics Shocked Name Was Unique

7th November 2011

Stereophonics couldn't believe their bandname hadn't been used before. The 'Dakota'....

The Things They Say 22929

24th September 2011

"We don't want to rush it and then it be attached to the Games. A lot of people are going to....

Kelly Jones Pleas For Donations For Dead Miners Families

19th September 2011

Stereophonics star Kelly Jones is urging fellow Brits to donate funds for the devastated families....

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Stereophonics Innocent video

Stereophonics, Innocent - Video

Stereophonics, It Means Nothing Video and Information

Stereophonics, It Means Nothing Video And Information

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Stereophonics, Live From Dakota, Video Stream and Information

Stereophonics, Live From Dakota, Video Stream And Information

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Stereophonics Reviews

Stereophonics, Manchester Men Arena March 7, 2010 Live Review

9th March 2010

Though their recent 'Keep Calm And Carry On' album failed to hit the top ten, Stereophonics' live popularity is...

Stereophonics, Keep Calm And Carry On Album Review

3rd November 2009

Review of Stereophonics album Keep Calm And Carry On. With five consecutive chart-topping albums and a hits...

Stereophonics, Innocent Single Review

26th October 2009

Review of Stereophonics single Innocent Due for release on November 2, 'Innocent' is the lead single from...

Stereophonics, Cardiff Castle, 2 October 09 Live Review

5th October 2009

Review of Stereophonics live at Cardiff Castle, Cardiff on Saturday October 2, 2009. Always quick to point...

Stereophonics, Nottingham Trent Fm Arena, Live Review

16th December 2008

Review of Stereophonics live at Nottingham Trent FM Arena Celebrating ten years of success, Stereophonics...

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Stereophonics Interviews

Stereophonics, Interview

16th November 2009

Interview with Kelly Jones from Stereophonics. After celebrating ten years of success with a compilation CD ....

Stereophonics, Interview

10th April 2007

as it a conscious decision even in your early years to document what happened in the studio and out the road, which ....

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