Formed in 1995, formerly known as the weirbeirds, a four piece band consisting of :-
Tim Poore - Drums Phil Depont - Keyboards Pete Lee (alias c/shell) - Guitar and Vocals Mike Palmer - Lead Vocals.
In 1996 the band had two tracks played on John Peels evening show. The band have gigged extensively in and around the Southwest, supporting acts such as Vinyl, The Creed and Eaden.
In 2001 they attracted the attention of David Arnold, film score maestro, (Stargate, Young Americans, James Bond). This partnership resulted in some outstanding remixes, currently receiving great reviews.
The w.b.s have found that recent gigs have been pulling large crowds - this band is a top venue act.
"Nerve racking punk scooter music"
Iroc rock news London Sept 1996
"Chameleonsy synth melancholia, Bowievoid vocals and Chapterhouse atmospherica"
Matt Bliss, Scene Mag 1999
"The Creation to Inspiral Carpets meets Stranglers, Syd Barrett era Pink Floyd with jangle west coast guitars - well worth a look".
Scootering 2002
Check the band out yourself……….. The W.B.S…….. LIVE IS BEST.
The W.B.S
Tim Poore - Drums