rehab
Lee Ross Fish
rehab was
formed early in 1998 whilst these three young musicians were still
studying at Hawthorn Comprehensive School. Their
first attempts to become
Wales’ next supergroup involved rehearsing Nirvana,
Manics and Stereophonics
covers in bedrooms, a garage and finally, when
the neighbours wouldn’t stop
whining, in a room above a bakery.
Their first public performances were
for fellow students at the launch of the
Rhondda Cynon Taff Youth Forum. They
included original material in
their set, mainly written by the singer
/ guitarist Ross Hughes.
The first three original rehab
songs written were recorded live on portable six
track recorder and they produced their own CD
called D.I.Y.
(reason – obvious !) It has
been broadcast on local radio and now includes a
bonus track – Ex Directory.
Trios don’t work without a busy
drummer and this first recording showcases
the work of Lee Whiles. He gets a lot of
noise out of a small kit, but he still
asks to be miked up. The other boys say
NUH! and sometimes less
complimentary things !
Phillip ‘Fish’ Hunt took over
the bass duties from the original bass player, Gareth Davies, in
the summer of ‘99. Looking for somewhere
to gain experience in live performance the boys became regular contributors
to the jam session at the Maltsters Arms in Pontypridd. Their support
was rewarded when they were asked to be the resident band for four weeks,
and began playing
regularly in their own right.
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