The Waterboys

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Formed:
1983, over 29 years ago.
Snapshot:
A Group with 32 releases, and credited twice on others' music. 8 members.

Biography

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The Waterboys were formed in 1983 by Scottish multi-instrumentalist Mike Scott as a vehicle for his songwriting and vocals. Scott is the only permanent member and although there have been more than 30 players there have been a few important and prominent additions such as Anthony Thistlethwaite (multiple instruments notably saxophone and mandolin), Karl Wallinger (Keyboards) and Steve Wickham (Fiddle). The Waterboys have released more than ten albums but their most well known album is undoubtedly Fisherman's Blues (1988) which saw its title track reach the top ten. However it is their earlier album This Is the Sea (1985) that produced their two biggest hit singles "The Whole of the Moon". The Waterboys have been noted as an influence by many musicians most notably Grant Nicholas (Feeder), The Edge and Bono (U2) and Colin Meloy (The Decemberists). Most recently The Waterboys released a new album Book of Lightning (2007), which as so far produced one single, "Everybody Takes A Tumble" and they are currently playing limited dates in the US and Canada.

Pictures

The Waterboys - 2007 Cornbury Music Festival Getty Images

2007 Cornbury Music Festival

Music

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Genres

Alternative Rock, Celtic, Folk, Rock, Christian, Pop. Vote on Genres

Discography

34 releases – 32 under their own name and 2 credits on others' music Edit

Members

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Mike Scott

current & founder member
  • lead singer, guitar, piano:
    • 1983-

Steve Wickham

current member
  • violin:
    • 1985-

Roddy Lorimer

founder member
  • trumpet:
    • 1983-2007

Anthony Thistlethwaite

founder member
  • saxophone:
    • 1983-2000

Jeremy Stacey

  • drums:
    • 1999-2000

Trevor Hutchinson

  • bass guitar, bouzouki:
    • 1986-1991

Kevin Wilkinson

founder member
  • drums:
    • 1983-1987

Karl Wallinger

founder member
  • keyboard, bass guitar:
    • 1983-1985

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