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The man is one Chris McClure, who is the brother of Jon McClure, of Reverend And The Makers fame - and he's a pretty legendary character himself, as his Twitter account proves. The shot was taken late one night at the Korova Bar in Liverpool by photographer Alexandra Wolkowicz.
Who is the vocalist of Arctic Monkeys? ›
Who is the opener for Arctic Monkeys? ›
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Who influenced Arctic Monkeys? ›
With the classic riffs of The Who and The Kinks, the quirky intensity of Elvis Costello and The Smiths, and the pop hooks of Blur and Oasis, this playlist provides all the dots that, when connected, offer a full picture of what inspired these indie icons.
Who is the guy smoking Arctic Monkeys? ›
Arguably one of the most famous cover stars in this feature, the worse-for-wear bloke smoking a cigarette on the cover to Arctic Monkey's seminal debut album 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not' is Chris McClure, brother of Reverend and The Makers frontman Jon McClure.
What does Mardy Bum mean? ›
Mardy Bum, which in the North and the band's native Sheffield refers to someone who's moody or moans a lot, tells the story of a long-term relationship on the rocks. The track, which sees Alex Turner addressing his subject head on, describes the moment he realises he's about to get it with both guns blazing.
Why did Alex Turner change his accent? ›
Alex Turner has addressed the accent change as he claims it's not intentional. After his 2013 Glastonbury set, he spoke to NME as he said: "I've been pointing my hands for ages though! Maybe it's just the quiff that's confusing people? "Jo Whiley just said I was channelling my inner Elvis, but I dunno man.
Why did Arctic Monkeys bassist leave? ›
Departure from Arctic Monkeys
The band announced in May 2006 that Nicholson would miss the band's forthcoming North America tour as he was suffering from "fatigue following an intensive period of touring", and would be temporarily replaced by Nick O'Malley of The Dodgems while Nicholson recovered.
Did Arctic Monkeys change their lead singer? ›
The group consists of lead singer Alex Turner, drummer Matt Helders, guitarist Jamie Cook and bassist Nick O'Malley. Former bassist Andy Nicholson left the band in 2006 shortly after their debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, was released.
Can a 12 year old go to an Arctic Monkeys concert? ›
Please be aware there is an age restriction in place. General Admission: no under 14s, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+. Reserved Seats: under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+ No children 5 and under.
Can I hire Arctic Monkeys for a wedding or private event? Absolutely, Arctic Monkeys can provide an unforgettable experience for your wedding or private event.
How much does it cost for Arctic Monkeys to perform? ›
Arctic Monkeys performs rock, indie, alternative music and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, or other music performances. The estimated booking fee range to book Arctic Monkeys for your $100000-$150000.
Why is Arctic Monkeys so popular now? ›
The answer seems obvious. Beyond their exceptional discography, Arctic Monkeys also boast a track record of exceptional live performances - with their 2007 and 2013 Glastonbury headline slots being particular standouts - and members which are consistently popular and likable as individuals.
How did Arctic Monkeys get so big? ›
The Arctic Monkeys began to gain popularity as they handed out CDs, containing their 18 demo tracks, at various gigs. The group also gained quite the following on the social media platform MySpace, and are now described as one of the first bands to come to the public's attention through the Internet.
Why is Chris McClure on the Arctic Monkeys album cover? ›
They were working on their debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, and wanted pictures of a guy on a night out for the artwork. There was no suggestion it was for the cover. Andy asked if I'd do it, and I said why not?
Who is the guy from Arctic Monkeys? ›
Arctic Monkeys are an English rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002. The group consists of lead singer Alex Turner, drummer Matt Helders, guitarist Jamie Cook and bassist Nick O'Malley.
Who is the person in the Around the Fur album cover? ›
Kosick was unsure who the woman was, so the band had to find and track her down to obtain permission to use the photo, which she eventually granted. The woman appearing on the cover is Lisa M. Hughes, a friend of Stephen Carpenter.
Who is on the front of whatever people say I am? ›
Chris McClure ended up on the cover of Arctic Monkeys' 2006 debut album 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not'
