The Levellers (band)

The Levellers are a popular English band that plays Folk-rock or Indie rock influenced by Punk and traditional English music.They are based in Brighton England where they were founded in 1988. They took their name from Levellers, a radically democratic faction of Oliver Cromwells New Model Army, but the name is also a reference to 'The Level', an area of Brighton around a flat trangular green in the centre of hilly Brighton, where members of the band used to live. Strongly interested and outspoken about green anarchism issues the band have built up a strong and devoted fanbase, despite being nearly universally ignored by mainstream critics. The band have been spokespeople for a number of issues including campaining against the Criminal Justice Act and various anti capitalistism and Environmental issues.

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In the early days of the band they played a mix of Folk and Punk music influenced by The Pogues and The Clash. The band released two EPs on their own Hag label in 1989, which led to a contract with Musidisc. Their debut album "A Weapon Called the Word" was released in 1990. In 1991 the band moved to China records and released "Levelling the Land", which was a massive success entering the charts at number 14. The single "One Way" was also a strong chart hit, and popular song for years to come among the travelling and indie community. They landed a US deal with Electra, although they have since failed to make much impression in the USA. Throughout 1992 the band enjoyed a series of successful tours, festival appearances and another hit the "15 Years EP".

In 1993 the band released their third self titled album "The Levellers", together with hit singles "This Garden", "Belaruse" and the "Julie EP". In 1995 they released the album "Zeitgeist" which had the hit "Just the One", and this was followed by their biggest hit in years "Beautiful Day" from the album "Mouth To Mouth".

In 2003 they set up their own festival called "Beautiful Days" which takes place in South Devon, England in August. Their most recent album is called "Green Blade Rising" .

The band are still a strong and hard working live act, selling out venues and festivals all over Europe each year. The band remain strong supporters of anarchist and green issues, and are also strong supporters of the Brighton music scene by owning their own studio and rehearsal space in which they record and produce all their albums, as well as allowing use of their facilities for many other local bands and musicians.

Members

  • Mark Chadwick (vocals, guitar)
  • Simon Friend (guitar, banjo, vocals, mandolin, harmonica)
  • Jeremy Cunningham (bass guitar, vocals, artwork, jumping up and down)
  • Charlie Heather (drums)
  • Jon Sevink (fiddle)
  • Matt Savage (keyboards, backing vocals)

sometimes supported by Stephen Boakes (didgeridoo)

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