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The Band [by Steve]
And in THE BEGINNING there was me and Dan.
We were in this band that wasn't really going anywhere, so Dan decided "Oh, I'll be funny, and get
some real musicians". Then I [Steve!] tagged along for the sheer hell of it. Poor Dan.
Then we had Elliot. Dan plays bass as well (he's pretty good) so Elliot was to be The Guitarist.
Then, probably my fault, Collins wanted to play bass, so Dan switched to his second weapon/instrument
of choice - The Guitar.
Collins got bored and sodded off in the end, but Dan was now ADDICTED to The Guitar (Guitars are daemonic
entities so deserve Capital Letters). So we needed a new bassist.
So we piked Luke from a band w' Parry in. He didn't get dragged kicking and screaming, really. Anyway,
he'd only been playing bass a little while, so me and Dan were worried. Then we remembered Elliot only bought a guitar 'cos
we offered him a band. So we thought "meh, why not?".
Now Dan has a pretty good voice, but has confidence problems. Also, he can't play guitar and sing
at the same time. Dammit. So we nabbed Parry, again from Parry's band.
...And thus, a legend was born!...
woah, it's like Conan the Barbarian, only less violent and enthralling.
Steve!!! [by steve]
I am a grumpy bastard, but to be the honest I'm tired of all the stuff I have to do to get us anywhere...
... Neil Peart is your lord and master!...
... and, potentially, me...
Dan [by Moe + Sparky]
Dan was born perfect. Then things started to look up and hes gone from strength to strength since then. Legend at everything
and to cap it all off he has Nightvision Goggles for fuck's sake!
Dan: In my defense thats at least 50% truth, more likely 100%, possibly more.
Luke [by Luke]
To cut a long and veryveryveryveeeery
boring story short, picked up bass 'cos everyone and their aunt already played guitar, whereas only most people played bass.
Joined a band. left. Joined this one. left. Came back. Joined Ryan's band (as well) on the condition we could cover a Tool
song (we didn't) and then left that. Am currently NOT in the process of leaving anything or anyone (to my knowledge). Also
I run this site when Steve isn't looking.
 Elliot [by Moe + Sparky]
Elliot...Elliot Elliot Elliot.CONTEMPT. Hes good at guitar and writes excellent riffage. He probably is not in possession
of a soul, hence the skull on his neck - possibly undead. The epitome of bitter, cynical and CONTEMPT. If you say anything
stupid, or infact for that matter anything at all you WILL get it back in your face. One day Elliot will suffer contempt
burnout. Or he will suffer a brick to the face. One or the other, it will happen. On the other hand hes a good bloke
and if he had a heart it would be in the right place. Perhaps.
 Parry
Yeah ok Im not the
coolest looking front man in the world, but hey I enjoy it and thats the most important part for me. Ive been in the band
the shortest time, as youll know if youve read the band history, but I like to think that Ive made a significant impact. I
came from a previous band which wasnt too serious but still had a good time and played at my party in Jan 04. Following the
party I was invited to join the band, having known quite a lot about it beforehand as I was mates with all the guys, and I
accepted. I was forced to pick up the songs pretty quickly and finish a lot of lyrics to the songs which had already been
done in order to play a battle of the bands in Willink, in which we came 4th, which may not sound impressive but
we werent well known by anyone in the area and had little stage experience besides myself (Id done several theatre performances
previously so I was used to the experience).
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And
so the band went from strength to strength and despite the torment and mocking from fellow band mates I know that they do
appreciate my input and so hopefully this summer will be the time in which Black Lotus takes Berkshire by storm!
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