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'''Supergrass''' are an [[England|English]] [[alternative rock]] band from [[Oxford]]. The band consists of brothers [[Gaz Coombes|Gaz]] ([[guitar]] and [[lead vocals]]) and [[Rob Coombes]] ([[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]), [[Danny Goffey]] ([[Drum kit|drums]] and [[backing vocals]]), and [[Mick Quinn]] ([[bass guitar|bass]] and backing vocals). Supergrass have announced they are to disband after a series of farewell gigs, finishing on June 11, 2010.<ref name="bbc_newsbeat_1"/>
'''Supergrass''' were an [[England|English]] [[alternative rock]] band from [[Oxford]]. The band consists of brothers [[Gaz Coombes|Gaz]] ([[guitar]] and [[lead vocals]]) and [[Rob Coombes]] ([[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]), [[Danny Goffey]] ([[Drum kit|drums]] and [[backing vocals]]), and [[Mick Quinn]] ([[bass guitar|bass]] and backing vocals). Supergrass have announced they are to disband after a series of farewell gigs, finishing on June 11, 2010.<ref name="bbc_newsbeat_1"/>


The main trio formed in 1993 in Oxford with Gaz's brother Rob Coombes occasionally brought in as keyboard player on recordings (but never live, initially). The band released their first single "[[Caught by the Fuzz]]" in October 1994 on the [[Parlophone]] label. The single reached number 43 in the [[UK Singles Chart]], but failed to chart in the [[United States|US]]. Supergrass followed up with their debut full-length album ''[[I Should Coco]]'' in May 1995. The album reached number one in the [[UK Albums Chart|UK]] where it stayed for three weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.everyhit.com/numberalb5.html|title=Number 1 Albums - 1990s|publisher=Every Hit - Go to 1995 section|accessdate=2008-05-21}}</ref> The band's second album ''[[In It for the Money]]'' (1997) was the first album to be produced entirely by Supergrass and it peaked at number two. Their third self-titled album ''[[Supergrass (album)|Supergrass]]'' (1999) (often referred to as "the X-ray" album due to the picture on the sleeve) peaked at number three in the UK albums chart. Their fourth album, ''[[Life On Other Planets]]'' (2002) was the first to include [[Rob Coombes]] as an official member of the band, who until then was employed on session and touring basis. The album peaked at number nine in the UK album charts.
The main trio formed in 1993 in Oxford with Gaz's brother Rob Coombes occasionally brought in as keyboard player on recordings (but never live, initially). The band released their first single "[[Caught by the Fuzz]]" in October 1994 on the [[Parlophone]] label. The single reached number 43 in the [[UK Singles Chart]], but failed to chart in the [[United States|US]]. Supergrass followed up with their debut full-length album ''[[I Should Coco]]'' in May 1995. The album reached number one in the [[UK Albums Chart|UK]] where it stayed for three weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.everyhit.com/numberalb5.html|title=Number 1 Albums - 1990s|publisher=Every Hit - Go to 1995 section|accessdate=2008-05-21}}</ref> The band's second album ''[[In It for the Money]]'' (1997) was the first album to be produced entirely by Supergrass and it peaked at number two. Their third self-titled album ''[[Supergrass (album)|Supergrass]]'' (1999) (often referred to as "the X-ray" album due to the picture on the sleeve) peaked at number three in the UK albums chart. Their fourth album, ''[[Life On Other Planets]]'' (2002) was the first to include [[Rob Coombes]] as an official member of the band, who until then was employed on session and touring basis. The album peaked at number nine in the UK album charts.
==Further reading==
==Further reading==
*True, Everett. ''Supergrass: The Illustrated Story''. 1996. ISBN 0-600-589-773.
*True, Everett. ''Supergrass: The Illustrated Story''. 1996. ISBN 0-600-589-773.
*Holorny, Linda. ''Supergrass''. 1996. ISBN 0-7119-5497-6
*Holorny, Linda. ''Supergrass''. 1996. ISBN 0-7119-5497-6 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              0-7119-5497-6      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
*Allum, Greg. ''The Night Shines Like Fireflies: A Portrait of Supergrass in Berlin''. 2007. ISBN 0-954-670-922
*Allum, Greg. ''The Night Shines Like Fireflies: A Portrait of Supergrass in Berlin''. 2007. ISBN 0-954-670-922


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'{{For|the witnesses who betray information about associated criminals|Supergrass (informer)}} {{Infobox Musical artist |Name = Supergrass |Background = group_or_band |Img = Supergrass.jpg |Img_capt = From left to right: [[Gaz Coombes]], [[Danny Goffey]] and [[Mick Quinn]] at [[Roundhouse (venue)|Roundhouse]], [[London]], 14 March 2008 |Img_alt = |Origin = [[Oxford]], [[England]] |Genre = [[Alternative rock]]<br />[[Britpop]] |Years_active = 1993–2010 |Label = [[Parlophone]], [[Capitol Records|Capitol]], Supergrass Records, [[Cooking Vinyl]] |Associated_acts = [[The Jennifers]]<br />Diamond Hoo Ha Men<br />[[The Hotrats]]<br />[[22-20s]] |URL =[http://www.supergrass.com Official website] |Current_members = [[Gaz Coombes]]<br />[[Danny Goffey]]<br>[[Mick Quinn]]<br>[[Rob Coombes]] }} '''Supergrass''' are an [[England|English]] [[alternative rock]] band from [[Oxford]]. The band consists of brothers [[Gaz Coombes|Gaz]] ([[guitar]] and [[lead vocals]]) and [[Rob Coombes]] ([[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]), [[Danny Goffey]] ([[Drum kit|drums]] and [[backing vocals]]), and [[Mick Quinn]] ([[bass guitar|bass]] and backing vocals). Supergrass have announced they are to disband after a series of farewell gigs, finishing on June 11, 2010.<ref name="bbc_newsbeat_1"/> The main trio formed in 1993 in Oxford with Gaz's brother Rob Coombes occasionally brought in as keyboard player on recordings (but never live, initially). The band released their first single "[[Caught by the Fuzz]]" in October 1994 on the [[Parlophone]] label. The single reached number 43 in the [[UK Singles Chart]], but failed to chart in the [[United States|US]]. Supergrass followed up with their debut full-length album ''[[I Should Coco]]'' in May 1995. The album reached number one in the [[UK Albums Chart|UK]] where it stayed for three weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.everyhit.com/numberalb5.html|title=Number 1 Albums - 1990s|publisher=Every Hit - Go to 1995 section|accessdate=2008-05-21}}</ref> The band's second album ''[[In It for the Money]]'' (1997) was the first album to be produced entirely by Supergrass and it peaked at number two. Their third self-titled album ''[[Supergrass (album)|Supergrass]]'' (1999) (often referred to as "the X-ray" album due to the picture on the sleeve) peaked at number three in the UK albums chart. Their fourth album, ''[[Life On Other Planets]]'' (2002) was the first to include [[Rob Coombes]] as an official member of the band, who until then was employed on session and touring basis. The album peaked at number nine in the UK album charts. In 2004 the band released a singles compilation entitled ''[[Supergrass Is 10]]'' to celebrate ten years since the band formed. This was available on [[CD]] and [[DVD]] format. The DVD version featured a [[documentary film]] in which the band members recall moments during their career in the group. This also shows behind the scenes footage of recording sessions and live performances. ''[[Road to Rouen]]'' (2005) the fifth studio from the band was difficult for the band due to personal reasons including Danny Goffey's [[tabloid]] ordeal and the death of the Coombes' mother. This album also peaked at number nine in the UK album charts. ''[[Diamond Hoo Ha]]'' (2008) is the sixth album from the band and only peaked at number 19 in the UK album charts which makes the release their lowest charting album to date. In 2008, Supergrass ended their contract with [[EMI]], instead resorting to releasing the single 'Rebel In You' independently on 'Supergrass Records'. Supergrass signed to [[Cooking Vinyl]] in August 2009 and are supposed to be working on their 7th studio album ''[[Release the Drones]]'' which was due for release in January 2011. ==History== ===The Jennifers and formation: 1990–1993=== Supergrass' origins lay in the band [[The Jennifers]], which featured a then 16-year-old [[Gaz Coombes]] on vocals and [[Danny Goffey]] on drums, who was at the time 18 years old. The band played [[gig]]s at various venues around Oxfordshire, often [[public house]]s and clubs. One pub the band played at was the [[Jericho Tavern]] in [[Oxford]]. The band enjoyed enough success to release one single in 1992, "[[Just Got Back Today]]", on [[Nude Records]] before they disbanded. Gaz referred to this point in time as follows; "There was a feeling that something was going to happen. All the early gigs were packed and people were getting very excited. Our families and friends kept badgering us for autographs saying, we want them now because they'll be worth something when you're famous. There was a lot of interest from majors, a lot of big money offers flying around." <ref name="Q Mag">[http://www.strangeones.co.uk/press/articles/mq951000.htm The Strange Ones Supergrass Site<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> When Coombes began working at the local [[Harvester (restaurant)|Harvester]] he befriended aforementioned co-worker Mick Quinn, another [[alumnus]] of [[Wheatley Park School]]. The two realised they had a common interest in music and Coombes invited Quinn to come and [[Jam session|jam]] with himself and Goffey. In February 1993 Quinn officially joined the band on bass guitar, while Goffey continued on drums and Coombes took both vocals and lead guitar, thus forming '''Theodore Supergrass'''. "We had about five different names before that, but then we played this one show in Oxford and it got a write-up in the local magazine, a really good write-up, and we thought if we changed the name again people weren’t going to turn up because they wouldn’t know it was the same band so we ended up being stuck with Theodore Supergrass. And then we realized that Theodore was a bit rubbish so we took that off." Said Mick Quinn.<ref>{{cite web | last = Reuter | first = Annie | title = Q&A with Mick Quinn of Supergrass | publisher = [[Blogger (service)|Blogger]] | date = 2008-07-20 | url = http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2008/07/q-with-mick-quinn-of-supergrass.html | doi = | accessdate = 2008-07-30}}</ref> Danny claims that the name was his idea and says; "Although the others will dispute it, it was me. We were Theodore Supergrass and the idea was the band would be a little black character, and we wouldn't ever have to do interviews. We'd get the questions in advance, script the answers and then animate Theodore Supergrass answering them. But it cost too much money." <ref>[http://www.strangeones.co.uk/press/articles/ms991001.htm The Strange Ones Supergrass Site<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The brother of Gaz, [[Rob Coombes]], a [[keyboard player]], expressed interest and also started working with the band and was featured on most of the band's first three albums. However, he wasn't introduced as a band member until almost a decade later. The band's early material is credited to "Supergrass and Rob Coombes". Their first gig was at the [[Jericho Tavern]], [[Oxford]] in front of record company [[A&R]] people who attended, following publicity generated by recording an acclaimed demo at [[Sawmills Studio]] in [[Cornwall]].<ref name="thebiographychannel.co.uk">{{cite web | title = Supergrass | publisher = [[The Biography Channel]] | date = | url = http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biography_story/1284:1499/1/Supergrass.htm | accessdate = 2008-11-05 }}</ref> ===Britpop years and stardom: 1994–1998=== {{Listen |filename=Supergrass-Alright.ogg |title=Supergrass "Alright" (1995) |description=24 second sample from Supergrass' "Alright". |format=[[Ogg]]}} In mid-1994, Supergrass issued their debut single "[[Caught by the Fuzz]]" on the small independent local label Backbeat Records. The song recounts lead singer and guitarist [[Gaz Coombes]]' experience of being arrested and cautioned by police in possession of [[cannabis]].<ref name="thebiographychannel.co.uk"/><ref>{{cite episode | title = Going Underground 476 | series = Going Underground on Gouwestad Radio | serieslink = | airdate = 2008-07-11 | season = | number = 476}}</ref> The limited release of vinyl copies sold out quickly, thanks in part to support from [[John Peel]] on his [[BBC Radio 1|Radio One]] show.<ref>[http://www.strangeones.co.uk/music/45_b1.htm The Strange Ones Supergrass Site<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/festive50lists.htm John Peel's Festive 50's - 1977 - 2003<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The [[Parlophone]] label signed the band and re-released the single in the autumn of the same year. It achieved the rare feat of both [[NME]] and [[Melody Maker]] "Single Of The Week" status in the same week.<ref name="thebiographychannel.co.uk"/> "[[Mansize Rooster]]", released in February 1995, peaked at number 20 in the [[UK Single Charts]] and "[[Lenny (Supergrass song)|Lenny]]" just made it into the top 10. "Lenny" was followed soon afterwards by the band's debut album, ''[[I Should Coco]]'' (May 1995), which entered the [[UK Album Charts]] at number one. It achieved a half-a-million sales in the UK and 990,000 worldwide.<ref>[http://www.strangeones.co.uk/press/articles/md970000.htm The Strange Ones Supergrass Site<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ''NME'' reviewer Steve Sutherland gave the album a nine out of ten rating, writing, "These freaks shall inherit the earth."<ref>Sutherland, Steve. ''I Should Coco'' review. ''NME''. 13 May 1995.</ref> The album's fourth single, the double A-side release [[Alright/Time|"Alright"/"Time"]], stayed in British Top Three for a month, peaking at number two. Supergrass followed ''I Should Coco'' with 18 months of heavy touring, appearing at festivals such as Scotland's ''[[T In The Park]]'' and the ''[[Glastonbury Festival]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/titp/2000/stages.shtml |title=Line-ups - T in the Park 2000 |publisher= efestivals }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/+supergrassreplac/index.html |title=Supergrass Replace Libertines |publisher=Glastonbury Festival |accessdate= |last= |first= }}</ref> After Performing in [[Rio de Janeiro|Rio]]'s ''Hollywood Rock Festival'' in April 1996, Supergrass met the infamous train robber [[Ronnie Biggs]], and apparently said to him, "I was frightened for my life when I heard there was a [[Supergrass (informer)|supergrass]] in the area."<ref>[http://www.strangeones.co.uk/press/articles/mq960400.htm The Strange Ones Supergrass Site<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> A photograph of Ronnie Biggs and Gaz together was subsequently included in the music video for their single release of the same year, "[[Going Out]]". "Going Out" was a success peaking at number five in the UK charts and sold more than 100,000 units. Having taken a short break in 1996, Supergrass returned to Sawmills Studio to work on ''[[In It For The Money]]'' (released April 1997), produced by the band themselves with [[John Cornfield]]. The album was a critical and commercial success, it also has since gone platinum in the UK. But some were confused by the darker sound.<ref>[http://www.7digital.com/artists/supergrass/in-it-for-the-money Supergrass - In It For The Money MP3 Downloads - 7digital<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The single, "[[Richard III (song)|Richard III]]" reached number two. Subsequent releases, "[[Sun Hits the Sky]]" and "[[Late In The Day]]" reached numbers 10 and 18 respectively. Around this time Supergrass also appeared on the front cover of ''[[The Big Issue]]'', interviewed for the magazine at [[Heathrow Airport]] by infamous ex-[[drug smuggler]] [[Howard Marks]].<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/rage/guest/2002/supergrass.htm Supergrass - guest program<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ===Further musical growth: 1999–2004=== {{Listen |filename=Supergrass Mary.ogg |title=Supergrass "Mary" (1999) |description=30 second sample from Supergrass's top 40 "Mary". |format=[[Ogg]]}} The band again took a short break before returning in 1999 with the single "[[Pumping on Your Stereo]]". The promo video, produced in conjunction with the [[Jim Henson's Creature Shop]], featured the band with comical "[[muppet]]" bodies. The single generated welcome publicity following their time out of the limelight, as did a small sold-out tour scheduled around the single release, the final night of which was at [[Shepherds Bush Empire]] as part of [[MTV]]'s "Five Night Stand" festival. The single and the tour were followed by their third LP ''[[Supergrass (album)|Supergrass]]'' (1999). The following spring the record was released in the [[U.S]] Once more, the album was recorded at Sawmills Studio with longtime associate Cornfield producing. ''Supergrass'' was well received critically and commercially and it has since gone platinum in the [[UK]], but did not reap the same level of success as its predecessors. Critics claimed the album was "hit and miss" which showed up particularly as the "also-rans are surrounded by songs that are as great as anything Supergrass has ever recorded"<ref>[http://www.starpulse.com/Music/Supergrass/Discography/album/P142415/R443374/ Supergrass Supergrass<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. Their next single, "[[Moving (Supergrass song)|Moving]]", proved popular and reached the Top Ten in the UK. And their third single, "[[Mary (Supergrass song)|Mary]]" entered the [[Top 40]]. There followed a long hiatus. After three years out of the limelight, the band returned with ''[[Life on Other Planets]]'' (September 2002). Though the record was not as commercially successful as Supergrass' first three albums - failing to make the Top Three in the UK album chart - given their extended absence, the album's highest placing at number nine was respectable. However, the critical response to the album was generally very positive, with [[Stephen Thomas Erlewine]] from [[allmusic]] claiming "The world is a better place for having Supergrass in it." <ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:u1uw6j737180 allmusic ((( Life on Other Planets > Overview )))<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. It has since gone gold in the UK. ''Life on Other Planets'' was also notable as it was the first Supergrass album to recognise Rob Coombes as an official member. For the band's first three albums, Supergrass officially consisted of Gaz Coombes, Goffey and Quinn although Rob Coombes contributed to many of the band's songs and videos, and toured with them. Tracks recorded before this were often credited to "Supergrass and Rob Coombes". The band followed ''Life on Other Planets'' with another extended three-year hiatus, devoting to touring and personal engagements. In June 2004 they issued the "greatest hits" compilation ''[[Supergrass Is 10]]'' to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the band's formation. The record entered the UK album chart at number four and has since gone gold in the UK. ===Development in recent years: 2005–2008=== The band couldn't celebrate the decade with a new album, as the recording of their fifth studio album was subject to much turbulence. Deciding to depart from Sawmills Studio, they built a new studio for the sessions in the French countryside.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/southampton/music/supergrass.shtml BBC - Southampton Music - Supergrass<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Setbacks continued when the Coombes brothers lost their mother. As a result, the band's fifth album, ''[[Road to Rouen]]'', was delayed and was not released in Europe until August 2005, and the following month in North America. It reached #9 on the UK charts and has since gone silver in the UK. "St. Petersburg", the first single supporting the album, made a disappointing debut at #22 in the UK singles chart. The second single, "Low C", also underperformed, entering outside the top 40, and third single, "Fin" failed to make the top 75 altogether (charting at number 111), though it was only released as a 7" vinyl and digital download. The band toured the world in an extensive schedule for about a year from August 2005 to September 2006, visiting [[Japan]], [[South America]], [[USA]] and [[Europe]]. {{Listen |filename=Supergrass-Bad Blood.ogg |title=Supergrass "Bad Blood" (2008) |description=30 second sample from Supergrass's 2008 single "Bad Blood". |format=[[Ogg]]}} The band recorded their sixth studio album ''[[Diamond Hoo Ha]]'' with producer Nick Launey between January and November 2007 in [[Berlin]] and [[New York]], released in March 2008, although it leaked around late February. In September 2007, bassist Mick Quinn suffered two broken vertebrae and a broken heel while sleepwalking out of a first floor window in August in [[France]]. The band toured in the summer and autumn 2007, headlining [[Guilfest]] among others and debuting new material, with the youngest sibling of the Coombes brothers ex-[[22-20s]] keyboardist [[Charly Coombes|Charly]], deputising for Quinn on [[keyboard bass]] for their two Christmas shows in December at the Town Hall, [[Oxford]]. Since Quinn's return in January 2008<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | title = Tour Diary | publisher = | date = 2008-01-15 | url = http://www.childrenofthemonkeybasket.com/diary_2008/01_UK_Jan_April/01_Apple_Instore/index.htm | doi = | accessdate = 2008-01-15}}</ref> , Charly has remained with Supergrass, playing second guitar, percussion & singing backup vocals for them on the Diamond Hoo Ha tour. They released their first single "[[Diamond Hoo Ha Man]]" - first as a free live song on the band's website - on 14 January 2008 on strictly limited edition 7" vinyl. In February 2008, the video of their second single "[[Bad Blood (Supergrass song)|Bad Blood]]" was released on the band's official web-sites and the single followed on 17 March. From January till December 2008, the band were on a successful world tour, covering Europe, USA and Australia. A [[rockumentary]] called [[Glange Fever]] directed by [[Charly Coombes]] (under the name of Chas Harrison) was released on August 4, 2008. The film follows the Diamond Hoo Ha Men band members Duke Diamond (Gaz) and Randy Hoo Ha (Danny) as they go on a small tour of the country. This song is also featured in the video game [[Need for Speed: Undercover]] as a song that plays while racing. In 2008, on returning from their tour of the USA to promote ''Diamond Hoo Ha'', Supergrass ended their contract with [[EMI]]. This was due to the lack of funding from the label for their single "[[Rebel In You]]", with the band instead resorting to releasing it through their newly formed independent label 'Supergrass Records'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24440906-5006024,00.html|title=Supergrass on new album Diamond Hoo Ha, and freedom from EMI|publisher=[[Herald Sun]]|last=Johnson|first=Neala|date=2008-10-03|accessdate=2008-10-11}}</ref> ===On independent career: 2009–2010=== The band headlined [[Wychwood Festival]] on 30 May and also [[Sellindge Music Festival]] (6 June), [[Provinssirock Festival]] (13 June) and a short European treck in July at [[BBK Live]] (10 July) at Bilbao, [[Bikini Festival]] (11 July) in Toulouse, Festival Les Ardentes (12 July <ref>[http://www.lesardentes.be/2009/]</ref>) in Liège (Belgium) and [[Paredes de Coura Festival]] (30 July) in Portugal. Also a co-headlining date at this year's [[Truck Festival]] along with [[Ash (band)|Ash]], on July 25 and 26 at [[Hill Farm]] in Steventon, Oxfordshire. On July 30, 2009 it was announced that the band's seventh studio album, tentatively titled ''[[Release the Drones]]'', would be released on CD, 12" vinyl and download on the [[Cooking Vinyl]] label. The band were aiming for a May 2010 release but was then pushed back to January 2011.<ref>[http://www.childrenofthemonkeybasket.com/ Supergrass release ''Release the Drones'']</ref> On 12th of April 2010, the band announced they would split after a series of farewell shows, with their final gig in Paris on June 11, 2010. At the time, it was not known whether the band's final album material would be released.<ref name="bbc_newsbeat_1">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/music/newsid_10070000/newsid_10079400/10079438.stm BBC Newsbeat: Supergrass Split]</ref> ==Solo projects== During 1998, Coombes and Quinn were invited to play on [[Dr John]]'s ''Anutha Zone'' album (they appear on the track "Voices In My Head")<ref>[http://www.strangeones.co.uk/press/articles/mm980725.htm The Strange Ones Supergrass Site<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, whilst Goffey contributed to the debut album by [[Lodger]] (which also featured his partner [[Pearl Lowe]] and members of the band [[Delicatessen (band)|Delicatessen]]). Danny Goffey has also embarked on a solo project between Supergrass engagements, called "Van Goffey" which saw tracks being released via [[MySpace]] in August 2006, the first three being "Crack House Blues", "I Feel so Gaye" and "Natalie Loves the F". He also is drummer on the charity football song Born In England by a collective of musicians called Twisted X, which charted at number 8 in the UK Charts in 2004. Danny Goffey was also a drummer in the 2004 charity single ''[[Band Aid 20]]'', along with members of [[Radiohead]] and [[The Darkness (band)|The Darkness]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A3403991 |title=Band Aid 20 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> In July, 2008, Coombes joined [[Foo Fighters]] on stage during a show that saluted [[The Who]]'s musical career, [[VH1 Rock Honors]]. Coombes performed vocals on The Who's classic song "Bargain". In 2007 and 2008, while Mick Quinn was still recuperating from his injury, Danny Goffey and Gaz Coombes were performing as a duo [[Diamond Hoo Ha Men]], the name taken from the band's sixth album and its lead single (see [[Supergrass#Recent years: 2005–present|above]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nme.com/news/supergrass/32967 |title=Supergrass announce tour under alias |publisher=[[NME]]}}</ref> They have been appearing in character as [[Duke Diamond]] and [[Randy Hoo Ha]] to play gigs at small venues. Gigs to date included an appearance at the Apple Store on London's Regent Street, which featured Mick Quinn's first appearance in the band since his injury. He appeared on stage introduced by Gaz as [[Biff Hymen]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.childrenofthemonkeybasket.com/diary_2008/01_UK_Jan_April/01_Apple_Instore/ |title=Apple Instore - Regents Street, London 15th January 2008 |publisher=Children of the Monkey Basket}}</ref> Goffey and Coombes are currently undergoing a new side-project under the name [[The Hotrats]] (originally The Hot Rats). They released an album of covers produced by [[Nigel Godrich]] called ''[[Turn Ons]]'' in January 25, 2010.<ref>A cover of [[Drive My Car]] by [[The Beatles]] appears in an advert for Orange, a fragrance by [[Hugo Boss]]. {{Citation | last = | first = | title = Official Homepage of The Hot Rats | url=http://www.thehotrats.com/ | accessdate = 2009-06-20}}</ref> ==Discography== {{Main|Supergrass discography}} <!--For main studio albums only--> * ''[[I Should Coco]]'' (1995) * ''[[In It for the Money]]'' (1997) * ''[[Supergrass (album)|Supergrass]]'' (1999) * ''[[Life on Other Planets]]'' (2002) * ''[[Road to Rouen]]'' (2005) * ''[[Diamond Hoo Ha]]'' (2008) ==Awards== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Ceremony ! Award ! Result |- |1995 | [[Ivor Novello Awards]] | Best Contemporary Song ([[Alright/Time|Alright]]) | Won<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/suffolk/entertainment/music/V2002/v2002_supergrass.shtml |title=Award winning Supergrass |publisher=BBC Suffolk |accessdate= |last= |first= }}</ref> |- |1995 | [[Mercury Prize]] | Best Album (''[[I Should Coco]]'') | Nominated<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/murcurytechnics.htm |title=All the nominees and winners of the prize since 1992 |publisher=rocklistmusic.co.uk |accessdate= |last= |first= }}</ref> |- | 1995 | [[NME Awards]] | Best New Band | Won<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nmeawards.com/awardshistory/1995 |title=1995 NME Awards Winners |publisher=NME.com |accessdate= |last= |first= }}</ref> |- | 1995 | [[Q Awards]] | Best New Act | Won<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.strangeones.co.uk/press/articles/mq960100.htm |title=The Q Awards 1995 |publisher=[[Q (magazine)|Q]]|accessdate=2008-05-31 |date=January 1996}}</ref> |- | 1996 | [[BRIT Awards]] | British Breakthrough Act | Won<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.brits.co.uk/shows/archive-73/ |title=Winners list 1996 |publisher=BRIT Awards |accessdate=2008-06-16}}</ref> |- | 1996 | Silver Clef Awards | New Music | Won<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/fundraising/documents/WinnersforallYears_000.pdf |format=PDF|title=Winners For All Years |publisher= nordoff-robbins.org.uk |accessdate= |last= |first= }}</ref> |- | 1998 | [[BRIT Awards]] | Best British Video ([[Late In The Day]]) | Nominated<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/46902.stm |title=Nominations for 1998 Brit Awards |publisher= [[BBC News Online]] | accessdate=2010-03-24 | location=London}}</ref> |- | 2000 | [[BRIT Awards]] | Best British Video ([[Pumping on Your Stereo]]) | Nominated<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/entertainment/2000/brit_awards/625884.stm |title=Brits 2000: The winners |publisher= [[BBC News Online]] |accessdate=2008-06-16 | date=2000-03-03 | location=London}}</ref> |- | 2008 | [[UK Music Video Awards]] | Best Rock Video ([[Bad Blood (Supergrass song)|Bad Blood]]) | Won |} ==References== {{Reflist|2}} ==Further reading== *True, Everett. ''Supergrass: The Illustrated Story''. 1996. ISBN 0-600-589-773. *Holorny, Linda. ''Supergrass''. 1996. ISBN 0-7119-5497-6 *Allum, Greg. ''The Night Shines Like Fireflies: A Portrait of Supergrass in Berlin''. 2007. ISBN 0-954-670-922 ==External links== {{Commons category}} * {{Official|http://www.supergrass.com/}} * [http://www.supergrassrecords.com/ Supergrass Records] Supergrass' independent record label. * {{Myspace|supergrass}} * [http://www.strangeones.co.uk/ The official Supergrass fan site] * [http://www.childrenofthemonkeybasket.com/ Children of the Monkey Basket.com] - run and maintained by the members of Supergrass. {{Supergrass}} [[Category:Supergrass| ]] [[Category:English rock music groups]] [[Category:Musical groups established in 1993]] [[Category:1990s music groups]] [[Category:Parlophone artists]] [[Category:Capitol Records artists]] [[Category:Britpop musical groups]] [[Category:Music from Oxford]] [[Category:Ivor Novello Award winners]] [[Category:BRIT Award winners]] [[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2010]] [[ca:Supergrass (banda)]] [[cs:Supergrass]] [[da:Supergrass]] [[de:Supergrass]] [[es:Supergrass]] [[fr:Supergrass]] [[gl:Supergrass]] [[it:Supergrass]] [[he:סופרגראס]] [[nl:Supergrass]] [[ja:スーパーグラス]] [[no:Supergrass]] [[pl:Supergrass]] [[pt:Supergrass]] [[ru:Supergrass]] [[fi:Supergrass]] [[sv:Supergrass]]'
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'{{For|the witnesses who betray information about associated criminals|Supergrass (informer)}} {{Infobox Musical artist |Name = Supergrass |Background = group_or_band |Img = Supergrass.jpg |Img_capt = From left to right: [[Gaz Coombes]], [[Danny Goffey]] and [[Mick Quinn]] at [[Roundhouse (venue)|Roundhouse]], [[London]], 14 March 2008 |Img_alt = |Origin = [[Oxford]], [[England]] |Genre = [[Alternative rock]]<br />[[Britpop]] |Years_active = 1993–2010 |Label = [[Parlophone]], [[Capitol Records|Capitol]], Supergrass Records, [[Cooking Vinyl]] |Associated_acts = [[The Jennifers]]<br />Diamond Hoo Ha Men<br />[[The Hotrats]]<br />[[22-20s]] |URL =[http://www.supergrass.com Official website] |Current_members = [[Gaz Coombes]]<br />[[Danny Goffey]]<br>[[Mick Quinn]]<br>[[Rob Coombes]] }} '''Supergrass''' were an [[England|English]] [[alternative rock]] band from [[Oxford]]. The band consists of brothers [[Gaz Coombes|Gaz]] ([[guitar]] and [[lead vocals]]) and [[Rob Coombes]] ([[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]), [[Danny Goffey]] ([[Drum kit|drums]] and [[backing vocals]]), and [[Mick Quinn]] ([[bass guitar|bass]] and backing vocals). Supergrass have announced they are to disband after a series of farewell gigs, finishing on June 11, 2010.<ref name="bbc_newsbeat_1"/> The main trio formed in 1993 in Oxford with Gaz's brother Rob Coombes occasionally brought in as keyboard player on recordings (but never live, initially). The band released their first single "[[Caught by the Fuzz]]" in October 1994 on the [[Parlophone]] label. The single reached number 43 in the [[UK Singles Chart]], but failed to chart in the [[United States|US]]. Supergrass followed up with their debut full-length album ''[[I Should Coco]]'' in May 1995. The album reached number one in the [[UK Albums Chart|UK]] where it stayed for three weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.everyhit.com/numberalb5.html|title=Number 1 Albums - 1990s|publisher=Every Hit - Go to 1995 section|accessdate=2008-05-21}}</ref> The band's second album ''[[In It for the Money]]'' (1997) was the first album to be produced entirely by Supergrass and it peaked at number two. Their third self-titled album ''[[Supergrass (album)|Supergrass]]'' (1999) (often referred to as "the X-ray" album due to the picture on the sleeve) peaked at number three in the UK albums chart. Their fourth album, ''[[Life On Other Planets]]'' (2002) was the first to include [[Rob Coombes]] as an official member of the band, who until then was employed on session and touring basis. The album peaked at number nine in the UK album charts. In 2004 the band released a singles compilation entitled ''[[Supergrass Is 10]]'' to celebrate ten years since the band formed. This was available on [[CD]] and [[DVD]] format. The DVD version featured a [[documentary film]] in which the band members recall moments during their career in the group. This also shows behind the scenes footage of recording sessions and live performances. ''[[Road to Rouen]]'' (2005) the fifth studio from the band was difficult for the band due to personal reasons including Danny Goffey's [[tabloid]] ordeal and the death of the Coombes' mother. This album also peaked at number nine in the UK album charts. ''[[Diamond Hoo Ha]]'' (2008) is the sixth album from the band and only peaked at number 19 in the UK album charts which makes the release their lowest charting album to date. In 2008, Supergrass ended their contract with [[EMI]], instead resorting to releasing the single 'Rebel In You' independently on 'Supergrass Records'. Supergrass signed to [[Cooking Vinyl]] in August 2009 and are supposed to be working on their 7th studio album ''[[Release the Drones]]'' which was due for release in January 2011. ==History== ===The Jennifers and formation: 1990–1993=== Supergrass' origins lay in the band [[The Jennifers]], which featured a then 16-year-old [[Gaz Coombes]] on vocals and [[Danny Goffey]] on drums, who was at the time 18 years old. The band played [[gig]]s at various venues around Oxfordshire, often [[public house]]s and clubs. One pub the band played at was the [[Jericho Tavern]] in [[Oxford]]. The band enjoyed enough success to release one single in 1992, "[[Just Got Back Today]]", on [[Nude Records]] before they disbanded. Gaz referred to this point in time as follows; "There was a feeling that something was going to happen. All the early gigs were packed and people were getting very excited. Our families and friends kept badgering us for autographs saying, we want them now because they'll be worth something when you're famous. There was a lot of interest from majors, a lot of big money offers flying around." <ref name="Q Mag">[http://www.strangeones.co.uk/press/articles/mq951000.htm The Strange Ones Supergrass Site<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> When Coombes began working at the local [[Harvester (restaurant)|Harvester]] he befriended aforementioned co-worker Mick Quinn, another [[alumnus]] of [[Wheatley Park School]]. The two realised they had a common interest in music and Coombes invited Quinn to come and [[Jam session|jam]] with himself and Goffey. In February 1993 Quinn officially joined the band on bass guitar, while Goffey continued on drums and Coombes took both vocals and lead guitar, thus forming '''Theodore Supergrass'''. "We had about five different names before that, but then we played this one show in Oxford and it got a write-up in the local magazine, a really good write-up, and we thought if we changed the name again people weren’t going to turn up because they wouldn’t know it was the same band so we ended up being stuck with Theodore Supergrass. And then we realized that Theodore was a bit rubbish so we took that off." Said Mick Quinn.<ref>{{cite web | last = Reuter | first = Annie | title = Q&A with Mick Quinn of Supergrass | publisher = [[Blogger (service)|Blogger]] | date = 2008-07-20 | url = http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2008/07/q-with-mick-quinn-of-supergrass.html | doi = | accessdate = 2008-07-30}}</ref> Danny claims that the name was his idea and says; "Although the others will dispute it, it was me. We were Theodore Supergrass and the idea was the band would be a little black character, and we wouldn't ever have to do interviews. We'd get the questions in advance, script the answers and then animate Theodore Supergrass answering them. But it cost too much money." <ref>[http://www.strangeones.co.uk/press/articles/ms991001.htm The Strange Ones Supergrass Site<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The brother of Gaz, [[Rob Coombes]], a [[keyboard player]], expressed interest and also started working with the band and was featured on most of the band's first three albums. However, he wasn't introduced as a band member until almost a decade later. The band's early material is credited to "Supergrass and Rob Coombes". Their first gig was at the [[Jericho Tavern]], [[Oxford]] in front of record company [[A&R]] people who attended, following publicity generated by recording an acclaimed demo at [[Sawmills Studio]] in [[Cornwall]].<ref name="thebiographychannel.co.uk">{{cite web | title = Supergrass | publisher = [[The Biography Channel]] | date = | url = http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biography_story/1284:1499/1/Supergrass.htm | accessdate = 2008-11-05 }}</ref> ===Britpop years and stardom: 1994–1998=== {{Listen |filename=Supergrass-Alright.ogg |title=Supergrass "Alright" (1995) |description=24 second sample from Supergrass' "Alright". |format=[[Ogg]]}} In mid-1994, Supergrass issued their debut single "[[Caught by the Fuzz]]" on the small independent local label Backbeat Records. The song recounts lead singer and guitarist [[Gaz Coombes]]' experience of being arrested and cautioned by police in possession of [[cannabis]].<ref name="thebiographychannel.co.uk"/><ref>{{cite episode | title = Going Underground 476 | series = Going Underground on Gouwestad Radio | serieslink = | airdate = 2008-07-11 | season = | number = 476}}</ref> The limited release of vinyl copies sold out quickly, thanks in part to support from [[John Peel]] on his [[BBC Radio 1|Radio One]] show.<ref>[http://www.strangeones.co.uk/music/45_b1.htm The Strange Ones Supergrass Site<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/festive50lists.htm John Peel's Festive 50's - 1977 - 2003<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The [[Parlophone]] label signed the band and re-released the single in the autumn of the same year. It achieved the rare feat of both [[NME]] and [[Melody Maker]] "Single Of The Week" status in the same week.<ref name="thebiographychannel.co.uk"/> "[[Mansize Rooster]]", released in February 1995, peaked at number 20 in the [[UK Single Charts]] and "[[Lenny (Supergrass song)|Lenny]]" just made it into the top 10. "Lenny" was followed soon afterwards by the band's debut album, ''[[I Should Coco]]'' (May 1995), which entered the [[UK Album Charts]] at number one. It achieved a half-a-million sales in the UK and 990,000 worldwide.<ref>[http://www.strangeones.co.uk/press/articles/md970000.htm The Strange Ones Supergrass Site<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ''NME'' reviewer Steve Sutherland gave the album a nine out of ten rating, writing, "These freaks shall inherit the earth."<ref>Sutherland, Steve. ''I Should Coco'' review. ''NME''. 13 May 1995.</ref> The album's fourth single, the double A-side release [[Alright/Time|"Alright"/"Time"]], stayed in British Top Three for a month, peaking at number two. Supergrass followed ''I Should Coco'' with 18 months of heavy touring, appearing at festivals such as Scotland's ''[[T In The Park]]'' and the ''[[Glastonbury Festival]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/titp/2000/stages.shtml |title=Line-ups - T in the Park 2000 |publisher= efestivals }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://archive.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/news/+supergrassreplac/index.html |title=Supergrass Replace Libertines |publisher=Glastonbury Festival |accessdate= |last= |first= }}</ref> After Performing in [[Rio de Janeiro|Rio]]'s ''Hollywood Rock Festival'' in April 1996, Supergrass met the infamous train robber [[Ronnie Biggs]], and apparently said to him, "I was frightened for my life when I heard there was a [[Supergrass (informer)|supergrass]] in the area."<ref>[http://www.strangeones.co.uk/press/articles/mq960400.htm The Strange Ones Supergrass Site<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> A photograph of Ronnie Biggs and Gaz together was subsequently included in the music video for their single release of the same year, "[[Going Out]]". "Going Out" was a success peaking at number five in the UK charts and sold more than 100,000 units. Having taken a short break in 1996, Supergrass returned to Sawmills Studio to work on ''[[In It For The Money]]'' (released April 1997), produced by the band themselves with [[John Cornfield]]. The album was a critical and commercial success, it also has since gone platinum in the UK. But some were confused by the darker sound.<ref>[http://www.7digital.com/artists/supergrass/in-it-for-the-money Supergrass - In It For The Money MP3 Downloads - 7digital<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The single, "[[Richard III (song)|Richard III]]" reached number two. Subsequent releases, "[[Sun Hits the Sky]]" and "[[Late In The Day]]" reached numbers 10 and 18 respectively. Around this time Supergrass also appeared on the front cover of ''[[The Big Issue]]'', interviewed for the magazine at [[Heathrow Airport]] by infamous ex-[[drug smuggler]] [[Howard Marks]].<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/rage/guest/2002/supergrass.htm Supergrass - guest program<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ===Further musical growth: 1999–2004=== {{Listen |filename=Supergrass Mary.ogg |title=Supergrass "Mary" (1999) |description=30 second sample from Supergrass's top 40 "Mary". |format=[[Ogg]]}} The band again took a short break before returning in 1999 with the single "[[Pumping on Your Stereo]]". The promo video, produced in conjunction with the [[Jim Henson's Creature Shop]], featured the band with comical "[[muppet]]" bodies. The single generated welcome publicity following their time out of the limelight, as did a small sold-out tour scheduled around the single release, the final night of which was at [[Shepherds Bush Empire]] as part of [[MTV]]'s "Five Night Stand" festival. The single and the tour were followed by their third LP ''[[Supergrass (album)|Supergrass]]'' (1999). The following spring the record was released in the [[U.S]] Once more, the album was recorded at Sawmills Studio with longtime associate Cornfield producing. ''Supergrass'' was well received critically and commercially and it has since gone platinum in the [[UK]], but did not reap the same level of success as its predecessors. Critics claimed the album was "hit and miss" which showed up particularly as the "also-rans are surrounded by songs that are as great as anything Supergrass has ever recorded"<ref>[http://www.starpulse.com/Music/Supergrass/Discography/album/P142415/R443374/ Supergrass Supergrass<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. Their next single, "[[Moving (Supergrass song)|Moving]]", proved popular and reached the Top Ten in the UK. And their third single, "[[Mary (Supergrass song)|Mary]]" entered the [[Top 40]]. There followed a long hiatus. After three years out of the limelight, the band returned with ''[[Life on Other Planets]]'' (September 2002). Though the record was not as commercially successful as Supergrass' first three albums - failing to make the Top Three in the UK album chart - given their extended absence, the album's highest placing at number nine was respectable. However, the critical response to the album was generally very positive, with [[Stephen Thomas Erlewine]] from [[allmusic]] claiming "The world is a better place for having Supergrass in it." <ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:u1uw6j737180 allmusic ((( Life on Other Planets > Overview )))<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. It has since gone gold in the UK. ''Life on Other Planets'' was also notable as it was the first Supergrass album to recognise Rob Coombes as an official member. For the band's first three albums, Supergrass officially consisted of Gaz Coombes, Goffey and Quinn although Rob Coombes contributed to many of the band's songs and videos, and toured with them. Tracks recorded before this were often credited to "Supergrass and Rob Coombes". The band followed ''Life on Other Planets'' with another extended three-year hiatus, devoting to touring and personal engagements. In June 2004 they issued the "greatest hits" compilation ''[[Supergrass Is 10]]'' to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the band's formation. The record entered the UK album chart at number four and has since gone gold in the UK. ===Development in recent years: 2005–2008=== The band couldn't celebrate the decade with a new album, as the recording of their fifth studio album was subject to much turbulence. Deciding to depart from Sawmills Studio, they built a new studio for the sessions in the French countryside.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/southampton/music/supergrass.shtml BBC - Southampton Music - Supergrass<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Setbacks continued when the Coombes brothers lost their mother. As a result, the band's fifth album, ''[[Road to Rouen]]'', was delayed and was not released in Europe until August 2005, and the following month in North America. It reached #9 on the UK charts and has since gone silver in the UK. "St. Petersburg", the first single supporting the album, made a disappointing debut at #22 in the UK singles chart. The second single, "Low C", also underperformed, entering outside the top 40, and third single, "Fin" failed to make the top 75 altogether (charting at number 111), though it was only released as a 7" vinyl and digital download. The band toured the world in an extensive schedule for about a year from August 2005 to September 2006, visiting [[Japan]], [[South America]], [[USA]] and [[Europe]]. {{Listen |filename=Supergrass-Bad Blood.ogg |title=Supergrass "Bad Blood" (2008) |description=30 second sample from Supergrass's 2008 single "Bad Blood". |format=[[Ogg]]}} The band recorded their sixth studio album ''[[Diamond Hoo Ha]]'' with producer Nick Launey between January and November 2007 in [[Berlin]] and [[New York]], released in March 2008, although it leaked around late February. In September 2007, bassist Mick Quinn suffered two broken vertebrae and a broken heel while sleepwalking out of a first floor window in August in [[France]]. The band toured in the summer and autumn 2007, headlining [[Guilfest]] among others and debuting new material, with the youngest sibling of the Coombes brothers ex-[[22-20s]] keyboardist [[Charly Coombes|Charly]], deputising for Quinn on [[keyboard bass]] for their two Christmas shows in December at the Town Hall, [[Oxford]]. Since Quinn's return in January 2008<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | title = Tour Diary | publisher = | date = 2008-01-15 | url = http://www.childrenofthemonkeybasket.com/diary_2008/01_UK_Jan_April/01_Apple_Instore/index.htm | doi = | accessdate = 2008-01-15}}</ref> , Charly has remained with Supergrass, playing second guitar, percussion & singing backup vocals for them on the Diamond Hoo Ha tour. They released their first single "[[Diamond Hoo Ha Man]]" - first as a free live song on the band's website - on 14 January 2008 on strictly limited edition 7" vinyl. In February 2008, the video of their second single "[[Bad Blood (Supergrass song)|Bad Blood]]" was released on the band's official web-sites and the single followed on 17 March. From January till December 2008, the band were on a successful world tour, covering Europe, USA and Australia. A [[rockumentary]] called [[Glange Fever]] directed by [[Charly Coombes]] (under the name of Chas Harrison) was released on August 4, 2008. The film follows the Diamond Hoo Ha Men band members Duke Diamond (Gaz) and Randy Hoo Ha (Danny) as they go on a small tour of the country. This song is also featured in the video game [[Need for Speed: Undercover]] as a song that plays while racing. In 2008, on returning from their tour of the USA to promote ''Diamond Hoo Ha'', Supergrass ended their contract with [[EMI]]. This was due to the lack of funding from the label for their single "[[Rebel In You]]", with the band instead resorting to releasing it through their newly formed independent label 'Supergrass Records'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24440906-5006024,00.html|title=Supergrass on new album Diamond Hoo Ha, and freedom from EMI|publisher=[[Herald Sun]]|last=Johnson|first=Neala|date=2008-10-03|accessdate=2008-10-11}}</ref> ===On independent career: 2009–2010=== The band headlined [[Wychwood Festival]] on 30 May and also [[Sellindge Music Festival]] (6 June), [[Provinssirock Festival]] (13 June) and a short European treck in July at [[BBK Live]] (10 July) at Bilbao, [[Bikini Festival]] (11 July) in Toulouse, Festival Les Ardentes (12 July <ref>[http://www.lesardentes.be/2009/]</ref>) in Liège (Belgium) and [[Paredes de Coura Festival]] (30 July) in Portugal. Also a co-headlining date at this year's [[Truck Festival]] along with [[Ash (band)|Ash]], on July 25 and 26 at [[Hill Farm]] in Steventon, Oxfordshire. On July 30, 2009 it was announced that the band's seventh studio album, tentatively titled ''[[Release the Drones]]'', would be released on CD, 12" vinyl and download on the [[Cooking Vinyl]] label. The band were aiming for a May 2010 release but was then pushed back to January 2011.<ref>[http://www.childrenofthemonkeybasket.com/ Supergrass release ''Release the Drones'']</ref> On 12th of April 2010, the band announced they would split after a series of farewell shows, with their final gig in Paris on June 11, 2010. At the time, it was not known whether the band's final album material would be released.<ref name="bbc_newsbeat_1">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/music/newsid_10070000/newsid_10079400/10079438.stm BBC Newsbeat: Supergrass Split]</ref> ==Solo projects== During 1998, Coombes and Quinn were invited to play on [[Dr John]]'s ''Anutha Zone'' album (they appear on the track "Voices In My Head")<ref>[http://www.strangeones.co.uk/press/articles/mm980725.htm The Strange Ones Supergrass Site<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, whilst Goffey contributed to the debut album by [[Lodger]] (which also featured his partner [[Pearl Lowe]] and members of the band [[Delicatessen (band)|Delicatessen]]). Danny Goffey has also embarked on a solo project between Supergrass engagements, called "Van Goffey" which saw tracks being released via [[MySpace]] in August 2006, the first three being "Crack House Blues", "I Feel so Gaye" and "Natalie Loves the F". He also is drummer on the charity football song Born In England by a collective of musicians called Twisted X, which charted at number 8 in the UK Charts in 2004. Danny Goffey was also a drummer in the 2004 charity single ''[[Band Aid 20]]'', along with members of [[Radiohead]] and [[The Darkness (band)|The Darkness]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A3403991 |title=Band Aid 20 |publisher=BBC}}</ref> In July, 2008, Coombes joined [[Foo Fighters]] on stage during a show that saluted [[The Who]]'s musical career, [[VH1 Rock Honors]]. Coombes performed vocals on The Who's classic song "Bargain". In 2007 and 2008, while Mick Quinn was still recuperating from his injury, Danny Goffey and Gaz Coombes were performing as a duo [[Diamond Hoo Ha Men]], the name taken from the band's sixth album and its lead single (see [[Supergrass#Recent years: 2005–present|above]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nme.com/news/supergrass/32967 |title=Supergrass announce tour under alias |publisher=[[NME]]}}</ref> They have been appearing in character as [[Duke Diamond]] and [[Randy Hoo Ha]] to play gigs at small venues. Gigs to date included an appearance at the Apple Store on London's Regent Street, which featured Mick Quinn's first appearance in the band since his injury. He appeared on stage introduced by Gaz as [[Biff Hymen]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.childrenofthemonkeybasket.com/diary_2008/01_UK_Jan_April/01_Apple_Instore/ |title=Apple Instore - Regents Street, London 15th January 2008 |publisher=Children of the Monkey Basket}}</ref> Goffey and Coombes are currently undergoing a new side-project under the name [[The Hotrats]] (originally The Hot Rats). They released an album of covers produced by [[Nigel Godrich]] called ''[[Turn Ons]]'' in January 25, 2010.<ref>A cover of [[Drive My Car]] by [[The Beatles]] appears in an advert for Orange, a fragrance by [[Hugo Boss]]. {{Citation | last = | first = | title = Official Homepage of The Hot Rats | url=http://www.thehotrats.com/ | accessdate = 2009-06-20}}</ref> ==Discography== {{Main|Supergrass discography}} <!--For main studio albums only--> * ''[[I Should Coco]]'' (1995) * ''[[In It for the Money]]'' (1997) * ''[[Supergrass (album)|Supergrass]]'' (1999) * ''[[Life on Other Planets]]'' (2002) * ''[[Road to Rouen]]'' (2005) * ''[[Diamond Hoo Ha]]'' (2008) ==Awards== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Ceremony ! Award ! Result |- |1995 | [[Ivor Novello Awards]] | Best Contemporary Song ([[Alright/Time|Alright]]) | Won<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/suffolk/entertainment/music/V2002/v2002_supergrass.shtml |title=Award winning Supergrass |publisher=BBC Suffolk |accessdate= |last= |first= }}</ref> |- |1995 | [[Mercury Prize]] | Best Album (''[[I Should Coco]]'') | Nominated<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/murcurytechnics.htm |title=All the nominees and winners of the prize since 1992 |publisher=rocklistmusic.co.uk |accessdate= |last= |first= }}</ref> |- | 1995 | [[NME Awards]] | Best New Band | Won<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nmeawards.com/awardshistory/1995 |title=1995 NME Awards Winners |publisher=NME.com |accessdate= |last= |first= }}</ref> |- | 1995 | [[Q Awards]] | Best New Act | Won<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.strangeones.co.uk/press/articles/mq960100.htm |title=The Q Awards 1995 |publisher=[[Q (magazine)|Q]]|accessdate=2008-05-31 |date=January 1996}}</ref> |- | 1996 | [[BRIT Awards]] | British Breakthrough Act | Won<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.brits.co.uk/shows/archive-73/ |title=Winners list 1996 |publisher=BRIT Awards |accessdate=2008-06-16}}</ref> |- | 1996 | Silver Clef Awards | New Music | Won<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/fundraising/documents/WinnersforallYears_000.pdf |format=PDF|title=Winners For All Years |publisher= nordoff-robbins.org.uk |accessdate= |last= |first= }}</ref> |- | 1998 | [[BRIT Awards]] | Best British Video ([[Late In The Day]]) | Nominated<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/46902.stm |title=Nominations for 1998 Brit Awards |publisher= [[BBC News Online]] | accessdate=2010-03-24 | location=London}}</ref> |- | 2000 | [[BRIT Awards]] | Best British Video ([[Pumping on Your Stereo]]) | Nominated<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/entertainment/2000/brit_awards/625884.stm |title=Brits 2000: The winners |publisher= [[BBC News Online]] |accessdate=2008-06-16 | date=2000-03-03 | location=London}}</ref> |- | 2008 | [[UK Music Video Awards]] | Best Rock Video ([[Bad Blood (Supergrass song)|Bad Blood]]) | Won |} ==References== {{Reflist|2}} ==Further reading== *True, Everett. ''Supergrass: The Illustrated Story''. 1996. ISBN 0-600-589-773. *Holorny, Linda. ''Supergrass''. 1996. ISBN 0-7119-5497-6 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              0-7119-5497-6      end_of_the_skype_highlighting *Allum, Greg. ''The Night Shines Like Fireflies: A Portrait of Supergrass in Berlin''. 2007. ISBN 0-954-670-922 ==External links== {{Commons category}} * {{Official|http://www.supergrass.com/}} * [http://www.supergrassrecords.com/ Supergrass Records] Supergrass' independent record label. * {{Myspace|supergrass}} * [http://www.strangeones.co.uk/ The official Supergrass fan site] * [http://www.childrenofthemonkeybasket.com/ Children of the Monkey Basket.com] - run and maintained by the members of Supergrass. {{Supergrass}} [[Category:Supergrass| ]] [[Category:English rock music groups]] [[Category:Musical groups established in 1993]] [[Category:1990s music groups]] [[Category:Parlophone artists]] [[Category:Capitol Records artists]] [[Category:Britpop musical groups]] [[Category:Music from Oxford]] [[Category:Ivor Novello Award winners]] [[Category:BRIT Award winners]] [[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2010]] [[ca:Supergrass (banda)]] [[cs:Supergrass]] [[da:Supergrass]] [[de:Supergrass]] [[es:Supergrass]] [[fr:Supergrass]] [[gl:Supergrass]] [[it:Supergrass]] [[he:סופרגראס]] [[nl:Supergrass]] [[ja:スーパーグラス]] [[no:Supergrass]] [[pl:Supergrass]] [[pt:Supergrass]] [[ru:Supergrass]] [[fi:Supergrass]] [[sv:Supergrass]]'
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