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The Crocketts (1996-2002)
Davey MacManus found fame first with The Crocketts. Described as Indie-punk-country-rock-grunge and more besides. Davey’s wild antics on and off-stage antics gathered a following in the music press and extremely dedicated fans. The same antics unfortunately took their toll on Davey. The Bluster Boy, published by Rotten Poetry, reveals the struggles of Davey during these years and the pressure of the record company and press to keep up his dramatic self-destruction.
Albums
We May be Skinny & Wirey (1998 – Blue Dog/V2)
The Great Brain Robbery (2000 – Blue Dog/V2)
Members
Davey “Crockett” MacManus – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Daniel “Dan Boone” Harris – lead guitar, backing vocals
Richard “Rich Turpin/Wurzel” Carter – bass, backing vocals
Owen “Cash” Hopkin – drums
The Crimea (2002 – 2013)
After The Crocketts broke up in 2002 Owen Hopkin and Davey went on to form The Crimea. The much calmed demeanor of The Crimea was a definite change from the chaotic energy of The Crocketts but no less intense. Championed by The Guardian, John Peel and many more. The Crimea had support shows with Regina Spektor, Billy Corgan, Kings of Leon, Travis, Primal Scream, Stereophonics, Ash, Snow Patrol and Modest Mouse.
Albums
Tragedy Rocks (2004 – Self-release)
Tragedy Rocks (2005 – Warner Bros)
Secrets of the Witching Hour (2007)
Square Moon (2013)
Members
Davey MacManus – Vocals, guitar
Joe Udwin – Bass, backing vocals
Andrew Stafford – Keyboards, backing vocals
Owen Hopkin – Drums
Tara Blaise – Backing vocals
Andrew Norton – Lead Guitar 2004– 2007
Julz Parker – Lead Guitar 2003
Geoff – Bass Guitar 2002
Read more about Davey’s time in The Crocketts and The Crimea in The Bluster Boy published by Rotten Poetry.
Listen to Davey’s new album as a free download from us now or on Spotify etc.
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