The Story So Far:
The first 3 years were a revolving door of musicians in-musicians out- things haven't changed much! Musicians Are Morons!- if the cap fits, wear it.
In late 2000 a 5 track EP- In The Land Of Greed And Money there is an ALTERNATIVE INFLUENCE- was recorded at Caleche Studios in Leeds . Eighteen months later – the subsequent recordings are much sought after and have become collectors items in parts of Europe and Asia. In 2003 the ‘band' eventually got out on to the road, with further songs still being recorded in Leeds . In 2004 a re-mix of It's Happenin Again at Chill Studios in Stockport by Alan Wrench saw much needed progress- Radio Airplay, better reviews and the decision to record a ‘debut' album. From October 04 to October 05 the masterpiece is created!-
Apathy , Cynicism and Complacency are the enemies of change!
During this period White label releases of Recruiting For The Cause/Never Be Lost Again see further good reviews, more airplay and Never Be Lost Again spending much of the year 2005 in the Radio Six Top 10 in their Record Of The Year as voted for by listeners(eventually finishing no.12). 2006 begins with the shooting of the video for Recruiting For The Cause with renown film director Jean Paul Bankes Mercer. The video is play-listed on Kerrang music channel but subsequently withdrawn when programmers learn of the use of the A.L.F. (Animal Liberation Front) symbols in the video. The start of a long war of censorship begins.)
The release of the single Take A Look Inside/That’s Why Nothings Changed being avaliable in serveral inde' stores.
The Video for Take A Look Inside being shot by Jean Paul Bankes Mercer was play-listed on Bubble Hits TV- Sky Channel 374.It was also shown on the in-store TV Channel of Top Shop retail stores nationwide and played on the Club Com Europe Health Club TV network including the Fitness First and L.A. Fitness Gyms throughout Europe.
Having headlined Manchester’s famous Night ‘n’ Day club for the video/single release of Take A Look Inside, Headlined The Cavern in Liverpool, Played at Londons renown Dublin Castle venue in Camden. Supported The Blockheads(formley Ian Dury and The Blockheads) & Neville Staples (formely of The Specials) at the Darwen Live Festival. With Radio Airplay in both the UK and USA on the likes of Radio 6, Sky, Radio 2xs and Radio Caroline stations. Are things on the ‘verge of mainstream recognition’?
The subsequent announcement in July 2007 of a new double sided single being recorded with Chris Brown (produced Radiohead, Starsailor, Beatles anthrologies to list but a few of his long list of credits) certainly suggested so - a lack of funds and ongoing metal health issues prevented it going ahead.
WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED, WE WILL FIND A WAY.- The 2007 single- Manchester/Lost The Real You is earmarked for recording in summer 2010. Much hard hitting and revealing art will be displayed. ALTERNATIVE INFLUENCE IS BACK!!!!- Watch This Space!- ;REJECT THE MAINSTREAM, EMBRACE THE ALTERNATIVE
The Way Forward! - I am the heart and soul of ALTERNATIVE INFLUENCE
Musicians may come and go, but I will remain and continue to do what I believe in- Establishing the ALTERNATIVE INFLUENCE brand as a subversive, progressive, innovative art form that retains its integrity and refuses to compromise in its portrayal of the truth- something which today's society often sees to difficult to handle.
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