The Black Velvets

The Black Velvets
Origin	Liverpool, England
Genres	Hard rock
Years active	2003–2007
Labels	Vertigo
Members	Paul Carden Robbie Ross Dave Dutton Nick Kilroe

The Black Velvets were a rock band from Liverpool, England. The band formed in 2003 and split up in August 2007 after releasing one album.

The Black Velvets were formed in 2003 by guitarist Robbie Ross, drummer Nick Kilroe, and cousins Dave Dutton (bass guitar) and Paul Carden (vocals).

The band counted Liam Gallagher as a fan, and he was present when the band joined Vertigo Records, but refused to sign as a witness when the band signed their contract. They also signed with Sanctuary Management.

The band's debut single, "Get On Your Life" was released in November 2004.

In 2005, The Black Velvets co-headlined the second Nokia 'New School of Rock' tour, together with The Glitterati and Hurricane Party. 2005 saw the release of further singles: "3345" (which gave them their biggest chart hit, with a number 34 placing in the UK Singles Chart), "Glamstar", and "Once in a While", and also saw the release of the band's self-titled debut album.

To coincide with the album's release, the band played at The Cavern in Liverpool, where they were awarded the honour of their own signed brick in the wall of the club. Extensive touring followed. The band also played dates supporting The Who, Mötley Crüe,Mark Lanegan, Razorlight, and The Killers, and appeared at the Oxegen, T In The Park, Isle of Wight, Fuji Rock, Reading And Leeds,Glastonbury, Jersey Live, and Tennents ViTal festivals.

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