Sergeant | |
|---|---|
) Sergeant, Dundee, July 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Glenrothes, Scotland |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2004 – 2010 |
| Labels | Mercury Records |
| Past members | Nick Mercer Scott Duncan Bill Anderson Rory Buchanan |
Sergeant were a four-piece indie rock band from Glenrothes in Fife, Scotland. In 2007 they signed a contract with Mercury Records[1] and played both the T in the Park and Glastonbury festivals that year. The band received good reviews for their live shows[2] and attracted support from Jim Gellatly of Xfm Scotland[3] and from Alan McGee, who called the group "a major talent".[4]
Prior to the release of their album, the band were chosen to support Oasis on four Scottish dates and also to support the Fratellis on their full UK tour.[5][6] However, following poor sales of the album and disillusionment, the group split up in November 2010.[7] Sergeant reformed for a one-off gig in Glenrothes in June 2018 to celebrate the town's 70th anniversary.[8]
Members
- Nick Mercer – vocals
- Scott Duncan – guitars
- Bill Anderson – bass
- Rory Buchanan – drums and percussion
Discography
Albums
- Sergeant (2009)
- Midnight to Midnight (2007)
EPs
- Sergeant (2007)
Singles
- "K-Ok" (2008)
- "Sunshine" (2008)
References
- ^ Pollock, David. "Sergeant major". The Scotsman. Archived from the original on 13 November 2007. Retrieved 17 November 2007.
- ^ "Sergeant @ Chicago Rock Cafe". Manchester Evening News. 22 October 2007. Retrieved 18 November 2007.
- ^ Gellatly, Jim (17 October 2007). "Jim Gellatly: Blog". Xfm Scotland. Archived from the original on 13 August 2007. Retrieved 18 November 2007.
- ^ McGee, Alan (2 April 2008). "Sergeant are a major talent". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
- ^ "Sergeant Supporting Oasis". Sergeant. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
- ^ "Sergeant Support The Fratellis". Sergeant. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
- ^ Shannon, Kate (4 November 2010). "Sergeant: The final salute?". Fife Today. Archived from the original on 11 February 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
- ^ Shannon, Kate (5 June 2018). "Sergeant reunite for Glenrothes' anniversary gig". Fife Today. Archived from the original on 11 February 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2019.