The Lightyears
Pop / Rock

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The Band

Chris Russell - (Vocals, Keys, Bass)
George Owens - (Vocals, Guitar)
Tony Lyons - (Vocals, Drums)

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The Lightyears play infectious pop-rock characterised by catchy melodies, lush vocal harmonies and high-energy live performances.

International touring experience includes the French Alps, Belgium, South Korea, Thailand and the East Coast of America. The band have sold out venues in both London and Philadelphia, as well as playing to audiences of 500+ in East Asia.

Last year, The Lightyears played Glastonbury Festival, won BEST POP/ROCK ACT at the 2007 INDY Awards, appeared live on WXPN national radio in the USA to an audience of over 3 million and began recording with top producer Hugh Padgham (Sting & The Police, Genesis, Paul McCartney, David Bowie).

2008 kicked off with sell-out gigs at the Water Rats and The Troubadour and a nomination for this year’s INDY Awards. The Lightyears were also selected as an “XFM Featured Artist” in early February and received primetime airplay on Steve Harris’ show. Plans for the near future include tour dates across the country, the band’s debut at Astoria 2 in April, a return to Asia in May and a busy festival schedule in the summer.

For more information visit www.TheLightyears.com.

"The Lightyears are being widely touted as Next Big Things"
LONDON METRO

"The Lightyears are a hugely impressive band, definitely one of the best independent bands that I have ever seen or heard…"
HUGH PADGHAM, PRODUCER

"I haven't been this excited about British pop since I discovered The Beatles. The Lightyears, simply put, are incredible."
PLAYPHILLY.COM, PHILADELPHIA USA

“The Lightyears - back by popular demand”
THE SEOUL TIMES, SOUTH KOREA

“Gorgeous, harmony-filled melodies - proof that intelligent pop still exists”
HOT PRESS, IRELAND

"One of the hottest bands in the UK"
IMAGE ASIA EVENTS, THAILAND




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