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I Will Survive (128kbps mp3)
Original by Gloria Gaynor
Live recording on 14/02/2009
A brief history...
The Love Junkies were formed in 2000 when singer and drummer team, Rox Clayton Scott and Marcus Bishop partnered up with Silent Prayers guitarist Dave Patrick and Speakeasy bass player, Nathan Dawe. Combined with a small brass section the band went on to play a number of successful function gigs. In 2001, the band landed a residency at Studio 41 in Canterbury.
At that time Chris Wong joined the band on guitar to fulfil the club gigs as a trio. As the function gigs came piling in, Dave joined up for the residency, Chris moved to Bass guitar and the established classic 4 piece line-up of the band was set. 2002 was the year it all took off. Since then the band have been playing constantly, with gigs more or less every weekend, moreso during the summer months.
The mission was always the strong and overwhelming desire to get out there and play good classic music, soulfully, authentically and without the theatricals (i.e. no makeup, wigs, hairy chests, medallions and bs).
Who are The Love Junkies?
Collectively, the members of The Love Junkies have worked with some of the worlds best selling artists including Joss Stone, Bill
Rieflin (REM), George Clinton (Parliament, Funkadelic), Curtis Stigers, The Blockheads,
Cleo Laine, Toyah, Roy Wood (Wizard), Chris Difford (Squeeze) and Seth Lakeman.
Let's meet them...
Band Members
Rox Clayton-Scott – Vocals
Rox has been working as a professional singer
for over 10 years and is a highly respected and sort after vocalist. She regularly
records jingles for; "The Chris Moyles Breakfast Show" (Radio 1), Virgin,
Capital FM, Radio City 96.7, Heart 106.2, Invicta, KMFM plus she has sung on adverts
for many high profile companies including SONY, SKY and Ford. Her vocals have also
featured on a number of dance tracks some of which appear on albums released by
The Ministry of Sound (Clubber's Guide to 2002 - available on Amazon). Links: MySpace
Marcus Bishop – Drums / Bv’s
Marcus has been a professional Drummer and Sound Engineer
for 15 years, during which time he has worked with Joss Stone, Paul Young, Curtis
Stigers, Seth Lakeman, The Blockheads (Ian Dury and The …), Cleo Laine and
Johnny Dankworth, Roy Wood (Wizard / The Move), Chris Difford (Squeeze), Anthony
Costa (Blue) and Morcheeba, to name but a few...... his presence guarantees the
best possible sound for your event!
Dave Patrick – Guitar / Vocals
Dave has been playing in professional function
bands for at least the last fifteen years, most notably Speakeasy. He has played and worked with a number
of well known acts including Toyah, Wishbone Ash and Shaun Williamson, as well as recording session vocals for a number of professional shows. Dave was
previously in Otis whose 2002 album Proximity (available from Amazon) was critically
acclaimed on release. Links: MySpace
Chris Wong – Guitar / Bass / Bv’s
A professional for over 20 years, he is
the MD and lead guitarist for Toyah. He has previously worked with Natalie Imbruglia,
Martine McCutcheon, Sheila Ferguson and Al Martino. He is currently involved in
“The Humans” project with Bill Reiflin (REM) and Toyah. He also works
with Don Mescall (SONY BMG Music group) who penned the hit 'All Over Again' for
Ronan Keating and Kate Rusby. Chris released his first solo album - 'Edible Suite'
- in March 2007. Links: MySpace | Personal website
Andy Doble – Keyboards
Andy is also the keyboard player in Toyah's current line up. He has worked with
many well known acts throughout the years, including Edwin Starr, George Williams
(the Tymes,) George Clinton (Parliament, Funkadelic etc.) to name but a few... Links: MySpace
Deputies
Andee Price – Bass
Andee is a professional bass player and frequently steps in when Chris is not able to make the gig. For kicks she and Rox are member's of Kent's Female Blues and Rock Band ChixWivPix! Links: MySpace | ChixWivPix
Rachel Lowrie – Vocals
On the rare occasions when Rox is unable to sing for the band, Rachel is our first choice vocalist. With a voice to die for and a love for jazz and soul grooves she heads the band with style and class. A trained music teacher, over the last ten years Rachel has sung with her regular Jazz Quartet, Guitar and Piano duo, Big Band and Function Bands across the South East. Links: MySpace
Other deputee's to play with the band:
- Nathan Dawe - Bass | MySpace | Website
- KayJay - Vocal | Website
- Steve Hall - Bass
- Doug Quinn - Vocal | Website
- Steve Hynes - Drums
- Tony Rico - Saxophone
- Karen Straw - Trumpet| Website