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| − | Paul produced Dominic Chad's solo project penned 'Parrott'. It is not known if Dominic intends to release this Solo Project, or even if he is still playing Guitar. In 2015 a short film called was released and the soundtrack was credited to Dominic Chad, it was noticed that a friend of Dominic's was credited in the | + | Paul produced Dominic Chad's solo project penned 'Parrott'. It is not known if Dominic intends to release this Solo Project, or even if he is still playing Guitar. In 2015 a short film called was released and the soundtrack was credited to Dominic Chad, it was noticed by some fans and that a friend of Dominic's was credited in the film which tends to lend credibility that this was the one and only Dominic Chad who worked on the music for the film. |
| − | It was rumoured that Dominic Chad was working as an Ambulance driver. | + | It was rumoured that Dominic Chad was working or worked as an Ambulance driver, or in a care home. |
| − | + | Paul Draper:- Paul has worked as a producer and engineer for several bands and artists over recent years including that of [[Menace Beach]], [[Skin]] - for more info see Paul Draper's page. | |
| − | Paul | + | He has been working for the past 3 years on a project with [[Catherine Anne Davies]] called [[The Anchoress]] where she has as of January 2016 released 3 EPs and her debut Album [[Confessions of a Romance Novelist (Album)|Confessions of a Romance Novelist]]. Together Paul and Catherine have worked on Paul's long awaited solo album [[Spooky Action at a Distance]] which is set to be released later in 2016. |
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| + | Paul has just very recently announced that he has had several tracks mastered for release later this year, it's not known if this will be on a Single or EP, it is rumoured to be released on the [[Too Pure]] Singles Club for their 100th release. | ||
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| + | Stove King:- Stove seems to have disappeared from music and has not been seen or heard of. It was rumoured that he was working at a Deeside car manufacturing plant, and that he had moved overseas. | ||
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| + | Andie Rathbone:- Andie disappeared from the limelight of the music world but had been working with other bands such as [[Seraphim]] - full list on his page. In 2014 he suffered a serious head injury and was in a come, but he has made a full recovery. He is still an avid car enthusiast and is known to work on restoring cars. He has been working again on his Rhythm Rehab project, a mobile drum tutor covering the North Wales/Chester area. | ||
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| + | It is unlikely that the last 4 members of Mansun will ever reform the band but one thing is for certain and that is the fans of Mansun would love to see this, and that various record labels would also be supportive of such a decision. Only love remains. | ||
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[[Category:Mansun]] | [[Category:Mansun]] | ||
Revision as of 20:57, 31 January 2016
| Mansun | |
 Clockwise from top left: Andie Rathbone, Stove King, Paul Draper and Dominic Chad. | |
| Genre | |
|---|---|
| * Alternative * Rock * Britpop | |
| Years Active | |
| 1995–2004 | |
| Record Label | |
| Sci-Fi Hi-Fi, Parlophone, EMI | |
| Associated acts | |
| Grind | |
| Website | |
| www.mansun.co.uk | |
| Band Members | |
| * Paul Draper * Dominic Chad * Stove King * Andie Rathbone | |
| Past Band Members | |
| * Carlton Hibbert * Mark Swinnerton * Julian Fenton | |
Who are Mansun
Formed in Chester,
Paul Draper (1995-2003) Lead Vocals/Rhythm/Lead Guitar/Songwriting
Dominic Chad (1995–2003) Background Vocals/Rhythm/Lead Guitar/co-songwriter
Stove King (1995–2002) Background Vocals/Bass Guitar
Andie Rathbone (1996-2003) Drums/Percussion/Background Vocals
Carlton Hibbert (1995-1996) Drums
Julian Fenton Drums (1996)
Mark Swinnerton Drum Machine Programming (1995–1996)
- retrieved from Wiki Commons 23rd Sept 2015 https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mansun&diff=prev&oldid=682110455
Early Years
Breakthrough
Impending Collapse of it All
During the fourth album recording sessions Stove left the band, leaving Paul, Dominic, and Andie working on the songs
Post Mansun
The band went their separate ways with Paul and Chad staying in touch every now and again, apart from that not much is known as to what happened immediately after the split.
Dominic Chad:-
Paul produced Dominic Chad's solo project penned 'Parrott'. It is not known if Dominic intends to release this Solo Project, or even if he is still playing Guitar. In 2015 a short film called was released and the soundtrack was credited to Dominic Chad, it was noticed by some fans and that a friend of Dominic's was credited in the film which tends to lend credibility that this was the one and only Dominic Chad who worked on the music for the film.
It was rumoured that Dominic Chad was working or worked as an Ambulance driver, or in a care home.
Paul Draper:- Paul has worked as a producer and engineer for several bands and artists over recent years including that of Menace Beach, Skin - for more info see Paul Draper's page.
He has been working for the past 3 years on a project with Catherine Anne Davies called The Anchoress where she has as of January 2016 released 3 EPs and her debut Album Confessions of a Romance Novelist. Together Paul and Catherine have worked on Paul's long awaited solo album Spooky Action at a Distance which is set to be released later in 2016.
Paul has just very recently announced that he has had several tracks mastered for release later this year, it's not known if this will be on a Single or EP, it is rumoured to be released on the Too Pure Singles Club for their 100th release.
Stove King:- Stove seems to have disappeared from music and has not been seen or heard of. It was rumoured that he was working at a Deeside car manufacturing plant, and that he had moved overseas.
Andie Rathbone:- Andie disappeared from the limelight of the music world but had been working with other bands such as Seraphim - full list on his page. In 2014 he suffered a serious head injury and was in a come, but he has made a full recovery. He is still an avid car enthusiast and is known to work on restoring cars. He has been working again on his Rhythm Rehab project, a mobile drum tutor covering the North Wales/Chester area.
It is unlikely that the last 4 members of Mansun will ever reform the band but one thing is for certain and that is the fans of Mansun would love to see this, and that various record labels would also be supportive of such a decision. Only love remains.
