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The Peacocks are a Swiss rockabilly influenced, upright bass driven punk rock band[1] from Winterthur founded in 1990. The trio consists of Hasu Langhart on the guitar/vocals, Jürg Luder on drums, and Simon Langhard on the double bass. Their signature look comprises black 1950s-style suits and pompadour hairstyles.[2] The Peacocks are known for the infectious energy of their live performances.
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History [link]
Their original lineup consisted of Hasu on guitar, Adi on drums, and Michi on double bass. Michi was replaced with Hasu's brother Simon and this lineup continued for five years until Toni replaced Adi as drummer. During this time the Peacocks released their first album. In 1997 they began touring Europe, Canada, the US and Japan and were signed up by Asian Man Records. More albums followed. Due to family commitments drummer Toni was replaced with Jurg in 2002.[3]
Popularity [link]
Following their successful 2006 tour the band relocated to the US to record a new album at the Static Iguana, Indiana.[4] In 2007 they resumed touring, with positive reviews from fans comparing their sound to Reverend Horton Heat and Rocket From The Crypt.[5]
Discography [link]
- After All (2010)
- Gimme More (2008)
- Touch and Go (2007)
- Sewer Rats (2005 EP)
- It's time for.... (2004)
- Turn on the lights (EP)
- Angel (2001)
- Made in Japan (2000)
- Potshot (LP)
- Anger and Demand (LP)
- In Without Knocking (1998)
- Come With Us (1995)
- Good and Honest (EP)
- Just Like You (1993 single)
- Red Sun (EP)
The Peacocks started recording new album on February 6th 2012.[6]
Compilations [link]
- Greatest Hits and Misses (2006)
- Demolition (2005)
- It's Time for the Peacocks (2004)
Current members [link]
- Hasu Langhart - vocals, guitar
- Simon Langhard - upright bass
- Jürg Luder - drums
References [link]
https://wn.com/The_Peacocks_(band)
The Peacocks
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Jack White
Jack White (born John Anthony Gillis; July 9, 1975) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is known as the lead singer and guitarist of The White Stripes, and has had success in other bands and as a solo artist. On April 24, 2012, White released his debut solo album, Blunderbuss. His second studio album, Lazaretto, was released on June 10, 2014. Both received wide commercial and critical acclaim.
After moonlighting in several underground Detroit bands as a drummer, White founded The White Stripes with fellow Detroit native—and then wife—Meg White in 1997. Their 2001 breakthrough album, White Blood Cells, brought them international fame with the hit single and accompanying music video, "Fell in Love with a Girl". This recognition provided White opportunities to collaborate with famous artists, including Loretta Lynn and Bob Dylan. In 2006, White founded The Raconteurs with Brendan Benson, and in 2009 founded The Dead Weather with Alison Mosshart of The Kills.
The Peacocks (Woking)
Woking Shopping or The Peacocks is a multi-storey shopping and leisure centre in Woking, Surrey, England construction of which completed in 1992 providing approximately 90 consumer service/retail units; nine varieties of daytime restaurants, fast food shops and cafés and a link to the area's largest theatre and cinema with entrances outside and within the centre itself.
History
The 500,000 square feet (46,000 m2) centre as The Peacocks was opened in April 1992 and contained a department store, a 1200-seat theatre, three cinemas, a nightclub and a library. A £1.5 million extension was added in 2010 that included a new entrance facing Town Square. Developed by the London and Edinburgh Trust including a partnership with Woking Council it was designed by Chapman Taylor Partners. It was then owned by British Land until 2008 when it was sold to a private investor for £116 million.
