The Formative Years
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The Formative Years | |
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| Origin | Leigh, England |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Years active | 2006–2007 |
| Label | Freelands Records |
| Past members | Adam Burke (Guitar, Keys, Vocals) Ian Armstrong (Guitar, Vocals) Mark Watson (Bass) Michael Wilde (Drums/Vocals) James Barnard (Keys) Mike Reed (Bass) Anthony Halliwell (Guitar) Graham Holmes (Bass) |
| Website | myspace.com/theformativeyearsband/ |
The Formative Years were a rock/pop/indie band formed by singer-songwriter Adam Burke in Leigh.
Band history
They found success after their first single, "Radio 55", was played on a radio show based in California. Their songs were later played by the BBC in the UK. They are probably best known for songs such as "Questions & Answers", "Don't Let Go", and "Lazy". They recorded three EPs on Freelands Records and recorded with renowned Liverpool musician and producer, Billy Kinsley, on their track, "Lazy". They continued to tour until ultimately deciding to disband to pick up working on other projects.
Discography
- The Formative Years EP [2007]
- Recorded at Studio Studio, Whitworth and Fedora St. Studios, Liverpool
- Musicians
- Adam Burke – electric and acoustic guitar, lead vocals
- Ian Armstrong – lead guitar, lead vocals (track 4)
- Mark Watson – bass guitar
- James Barnard – keyboards
- Michael Wilde – drums, vocals
- Summer Farewell EP [2006]
- Recorded at Freelands Recording Studios, Tyldsley
- Musicians:
- Adam Burke – guitars, keyboards, drums, vocals
- Intimidating Suburbia EP [2006]
- Recorded at Liquid Sound Studios, Leigh
- Musicians
- Adam Burke – electric and acoustic guitar, lead vocals
- Anthony Halliwell – lead guitar
- Mike Reed – bass guitar
- James Barnard – keyboards
- Michael Wilde – drums, vocals
References
- ↑ "Manchester – Entertainment – The Formative Years". BBC. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ↑ "BBC - Manchester - Entertainment - The Formative Years". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 8 November 2026.