The Formative Years

The Formative Years were a rock/pop/indie band formed by singer-songwriter Adam Burke in Leigh.

The Formative Years
Origin	Leigh, England
Genres	Rock, pop
Years active	2006–2007
Labels	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/

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 they later recorded with Liverpool musician, Billy Kinsley, on their track, "Lazy". After several tour dates and local gigs, they parted ways in mid-2007 when Adam Burke left to front a new band, New Blood Stories.

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