Essex began in the winter of 2007 when Lead Guitarist Stuart Smith and Vocalist Andrew Hopewell began playing short acoustic sessions together under the name "Stu & Drew". Soon, Stuart began writing music and riffs for their project and eventually they began to practice with Drummer Dan Zoller under the name "Happy Park and the Funky Bunch". After gaining a lot of internet popularity for a short video, they added Rhythm Guitarist Waylin Wing and Bassist Newlyn Wing in September 2007. After practicing ritually, they performed at a party in November to much acclaim. Soon, they began working and recording more, and then they played at the school talent show for three nights in a row.
Band Members
Andrew Hopewell - Lead Vocals, Backup guitar, keyboard
Stuart Smith - Backup vocals and Lead guitar
Dan Zoller - Drums
Waylin Wing - Rhythm Guitar
Newlyn Wing - Bass
Yo!
Nice job at BOTB in Detroit!
It sounded great!
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