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Loomer

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Loomer outside Farm Factory Studios, Welwyn Garden City
Years active1998–2003
Websitewww.myspace.com/theloomerband


Loomer was the brain-child of Mat Smith and Mark 'Menny' Menlove who initialy formed as a garage band in 1998. Named after the My Bloody Valentine Song from their Album Loveless. Prior to this Menny was a successful D.J. based in Stevenage playing in the clubs around Hertfordshire.

Formed in 1998 in Hertfordshire, UK. Disbanded 2003. In between some of the finest music you've never heard was produced, played and loved. 2009: we're back. You have a second chance to experience Loomer.

Mat Smith was the main song-writer who along with Menny came up with many of the early songs. These were later augmented by the Bass and Drum skills of both Andy's and the writing talents of Matt Coggins who added to the Loomer sound writing his own songs and expanding on the increasing catalogue of music writen by Smith/Menny . As a creative team they came up with some fine tunes

Founder members

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Mat Smith - Rhythm Guitar

Mark 'Menny' Menlove - Singer

Later Members

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Andy Reeve - Bass guitar.

Andy Carroll - Drums: From Luton. Went on to for "The Informer" a successful ska/punk covers band.

Matt Coggins - Lead Guitar: Was Born in Edgware, North West London. He moved to Stevenage at an early age and met Mat Smith through work in their teens

Influences

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The Clash, My Bloody Valentine, The Smiths, Oasis, Ocean Colour Scene, Rolling Stones, Television, Magazine, New Order, The Beatles, Radiohead, The Jam, The Pastels, Gang of Four, Wedding Present, Happy Mondays and so many more Sounds Like: Joe Strummer being buggered by Noel Gallagher

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