PUT on your sunglasses and prepare to be blown away by "a new British rock band with a new British rock sound".
Blinding Lights, formed six months ago by three talented musician brothers, based in Harrow, have taken the best of their rock 'n' roll, pop, soul and mainstream influences to forge their own path in the entertainment world and this Saturday they will perform live and release their first EP - For Those Nights - to the public.
Jack, 26, Callum, 22 and 19-year-old Theo Lury all have a wealth of playing experience behind them and both their parents have influenced their love of music through listening to such rock legends as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band being played at home.
Callum, who is a classically trained piano player and the lead singer, songwriter and spokesman for the band, says: "Raised on the unadulterated, raw energy of 50s rock’n’roll, the euphoric pop hooks of 60s rhythm and blues, and the emotive range and power of 70s classic rock, we developed a belief in the possibilities of mainstream rock music; its ability to impassion, to excite, to anger and fundamentally, to make you feel.
"The Blinding Lights believe in the power of live music to define their unique, fun, modern, British rock 'n' pop sound."
His own influences include Roy Bittan, Little Richard and Billy Joel. Jack began playing saxophone in a Dixieland jazz band but gave in to the "pull of the guitar". Callum adds: "The sight of Nils Lofgren tearing up Because The Night while doing a front-flip in Giants’ Stadium is enough to keep a Telecaster in your arms for life.
"Theo’s not one to be left behind, and soon enough he had drumsticks in hand and was pounding out the solid beats of Ringo Starr and Charlie Watts, powerhouse players that know how to use their drumkit; simple, solid, strong."
The brothers, who have played together informally for years, all attended St Anselm's primary school in Harrow, and then went on to The London Oratory School in Fulham. Callum then attended King's College London to study music and is by trade a professional musician, teaching and performing. Jack is a chef by trade but studied Social Sciences at Durham. Theo is currently studying French at King's College London.
Blinding Lights are at the Trinity Bar, Station Road, Harrow, Saturday, November 21, 7.30pm. Free entry. Details: facebook.com/theblindinglightsofficial
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