Origin: Deptford, South London, England
Decades: 2000's
Years before the serene single "Wires" propelled them to the top of the U.K. charts, Athlete was yet another Oasis-styled outfit from South London. Childhood friends Carey Willets (bass), Joel Pott (vocals, guitar), Steve Roberts (drums), and Tim Wanstall (keyboards) formed the group in early 2000, initially modeling their sound after that of the famed Gallagher brothers. The Deptford-based Athlete then settled on a promising brand of experimental indie rock, and their self-titled EP appeared on Regal Recor... Read More