Beats Working UK
BEATS WORKING
Guitar orientated Rock/Alternative band.
Started out late eighties
6 albums so far and a 'Singles' album
2007 - New EP release 'No More Tomorrows'
Band Members -
John Hardman - lead guitar,keyboards,vocals
Chris Glover - Drums,percussion,backing vocals
Lynn Sheppard - Bass and vocals
Simon Prickett - guitar,backing vocals
Discography:
'Life On A Wire' - released 1987
'Putting It About' - released 1992
'Exaggerate' - released 1997
'Electroman' - released 1998
'Live At The Drome' - released 1999
'Calm' - released 2001
'The Singles' - released 2004
'No More Tomorrows EP' - released 2007
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
BEATS WORKING are a 4 piece guitar orientated rock band from the UK, led by guitarist/songwriter . John's career stretches back a long way. Starting out in the mid seventies with rock/pop band Sunfighter on EMI, being the main songwriter and guitarist for that band, his career has also led him to write and produce work for many other bands/projects and work with a number of major producers such as Roy Thomas Baker, Gus Dudgeon and Chris Rainbow. In 1986 John formed Beats Working as a vehicle for the many songs he has written. Beats Working have so far made 6 albums and their last album "Calm" has been receiving great reviews from music press all over the world. Their music has been likened in influence to various other well known rock and progressive rock bands, but is definitely their own special Beats Working sound - a special blend of song based rock that is gradually achieving critical acclaim everywhere. "It's not often Britain produces a truly classy, mainstream rock band. But Beats Working definitely fall into this category. A combination of Dire Straits, Pink Floyd and Bad Company with added touches of Barclay James Harvest this foursome make it all sound so relaxed and easy, as they groove their way through 12 stylishly melodic songs that ooze maturity, yet avoid sounding contrived. One of the most impressive British rock albums in ages, 'Calm' is classic rock in all senses of the term." MALCOLM DOME, Classic Rock Magazine LATEST NEWS BEATS WORKING are currently working in the studio on their new album "Perspection" scheduled for release on Swamp Records. Up to date details of the band are available from www.myspace.com/beatsworkingrockband. Fans of the band are welcome to make contact with them via website email addresses. We hope you enjoy visiting us and most of all our music.....
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes and yes we do like it!
Your musical influences
Pink Floyd Led Zeppelin Sting Jimi Hendrix Radiohead Crowded House David Bowie The Outfield Bon Jovi Dire Straits Guns 'n' Roses The Beatles Steely Dan The Who Elton John Black Sabbath Pearl Jam Red Hot Chili Peppers 10cc Free Cream Jethro Tull Paul Weller Tears For Fears Supertramp Genesis Rory Gallagher Tom Petty Stones Squeeze Deep Purple Eric Johnson Frank Zappa and so many others .....
What equipment do you use?
Gibson Marshall Fender Rickenbacker Ovation
Anything else?
Beats Working CDs and downloads are available through our indie label 'Swamp Records' at most well known online and CD retail outlets as well as here at Soundclick
