The Zutons formed in Liverpool in 2001, taking their name from Captain Beefheart ‘s Magic Band guitarist Zoot Horn Rollo . McCabe had previously been in the band Tramp Attack. Both Pritchard and Payne were members of Edgar Jones ‘ post Stairs band The Big Kids (with Sean’s brother Howie…
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In 2001, Depeche Mode released Exciter , produced by Mark Bell (of techno group LFO ). Bell introduced a minimalist, digital sound to much of the album, influenced by IDM and glitch . ” Dream On “, ” I Feel Loved “, ” Freelove ” and ” Goodnight Lovers ”…
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Rip Tide Records also re-released Wild on the Run on CD in that year.
In 2001, Cook won his second Brit Award for Best British Dance Act. Cook released a live album and DVD of the Brighton beach performance, Big Beach Boutique II , in 2003. He contributed production to ” Crazy Beat ” and “Gene by Gene” on the 2003 Blur album Think…
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the sessions were halted when Osbourne was called away to finish tracks for his solo album in the summer.
In 2001, Magoo quit the band.
The follow-up to Come Clean was an internet-only compilation titled Open Day at the Hate Fest which was released in 2001. Also in the same year, Curve issued Gift , their fourth studio album. Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine also played guitar on the songs “Want More Need Less”…
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The video for ” Weapon of Choice “, directed by Spike Jonze and featuring Christopher Walken dancing through a hotel, won six awards at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards . Cook earned the Guinness world records for the most MTV Video Awards won by a DJ and the most…
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Earlier that year the band were honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award .
In early 2001, Capdown toured with a number of established American bands, including Less Than Jake and played the Deconstruction touring festival with Pennywise and Lagwagon .