The Moonies
| The Moonies | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Liverpool, England |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2001–2005 |
| Labels |
Plastic Boot Records Vinyl Junkie Records |
| Past members | Mike Berry Ste Banks Ryan Clarke Steve Charmley |
The Moonies were an alternative rock band from Liverpool, England, who existed from 2001 to 2005.
Steve Banks, Ryan Clarke and Mike Berry were teenagers when they first began playing. Steve and Ryan recorded an album as The Moggs in 2000 with drummer Chris Marooth for Foulplay Records and a UK tour to promote the album went ahead with Mike on drums, although the record label and band agreed to pull out of the recording contract. In 2001, they changed their name to The Moonies, a name inspired by Banks' affection and admiration of Keith Moon and were signed by Plastic Boot Records under the music management company Tri-Tone and Music Publisher EMI. They released several singles in the UK in 2002 and 2003, and played shows alongside popular bands including The Libertines, Juliette & The Licks, The Kaiser Chiefs and The Subways. The Moonies also toured the country several times with Buzzcocks and recorded a song featuring the vocals of Buzzcocks' singer Pete Shelley, although the track was never officially released. Guitarist Steve Charmley joined the band in 2004 when the band made their way down to London to record new tracks for EMI, including the song featuring Pete Shelley. Their album "It's Amazing!" was released in Japan in December 2003. Unfortunately, Steve Banks left the group in 2005 and The Moonies disbanded. Ryan Clarke went onto to play with Liverpool's 90's band SPACE, Steve Charmley begun recording under Reflection & the misplaced variety act.
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"In eye catching black and white font, the words on the cover of The Moonies debut release ‘Blue’ succinctly states ‘Who the F*@k are the Moonies’. The Moonies are a three piece who hail from The Beatles end of Liverpool, but if you’re expecting their location to be obvious in their sound, then you’re going to be disappointed. Taking their cues from the antics of Keith Moon and the sound of The Who and Ash, The Moonies are a hedonistic hit band waiting to happen. 'Blue' is melodic rock with Americana vocals that repeat ‘I’m so blue, without you’ over pop chords and a cute use of scratching to cover swearing. 'So Good', meanwhile, is a three-minute whirlwind of Buzzcocks guitar and lilting harmonies that belong in your finest emo effort. You may not have heard of the Moonies yet, but judging by the exuberance and pop sensibilities of their debut, you’ll be hearing of them in the future. — 7/10" — Natalie Boxall, BBC Manchester, 13 May 2002
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