Ash

Ash is a Northern Irish rock band formed in Downpatrick, County Down, in 1992 by vocalist and guitarist Tim Wheeler, bassist Mark Hamilton and drummer Rick McMurray. Originally a three-piece, they released their landmark debut album '1977' in 1996, which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and was named by NME as one of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The album fused power pop, glam rock, post-grunge and Britpop into a loud, melodic sound, producing UK Top 20 singles including 'Girl From Mars', 'Kung Fu', 'Angel Interceptor', 'Goldfinger' and 'Oh Yeah'. The band later expanded to a four-piece with the recruitment of guitarist and vocalist Charlotte Hatherley, releasing 'Nu-Clear Sounds' in 1998 and 'Free All Angels' in 2001, followed by a string of successful singles. Their music blends alternative rock, britpop, indie rock and power pop into an energetic punk-pop style.