The Wutars were a 5 piece rock band from High Wycombe. Their final line up consisted of Alex Gold, Maz Manzini, Alex Kew, Alex Valentine and Sam Hayward before the band split in 2011.

Their first record 'EP1' was released in July 2009 on the band's own label Very Decent Music. The second was the acoustic-driven 'EP2'. The band supported such acts as The Divine Comedy (band), The King Blues, Master Shortie, Hayseed Dixie, Towers Of London, Glen Matlock, Spizzenergi and Pugwash (band)

History

2005–06: Formed

The Wutars formed in 2005 whilst studying at Buckinghamshire New University. The original line-up was Alex Gold (vocals, guitar), Sam Hayward (drums), Maz Manzini (vocals, bass) and Matt Taylor (vocals, guitar). Taylor left the band in January 2006 and was replaced by Alex Valentine (bass, vocals) with Manzini switching to guitar.

In September 2009, Alex Kew (vocals, guitar) made his debut with the band at London's 100 Club.

2010–11: Split

In July 2011, at the time of the release of 'EP2', they announced their break-up.

Band members

• Alex Gold: vocals/guitar
• Maz Manzini: vocals/guitar
• Alex Kew: vocals/guitar
• Alex Valentine: vocals/bass
• Sam Hayward: drums
• Matt Taylor (2005-January 2006)

Discography

Released Songs

EP1 --

• Stay Up Stay Up
• Oh La La La
• A Different Story
• Whisper
• Oh Roisin (Awustic)

EP2 --

• Sea Monkey
• Members of the Freakshow
• Waste My Days Away
• Bless Your Bones
• Gamla Stan

Notes

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/london/hi/people_and_places/music/newsid_8326000/8326303.stm

External links

• {{Official website|http://www.wutars.com}}