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Freebass is:

Peter Hook  (bass) - New Order & Joy Division

Gary "Mani" Mounfield (bass) - The Stone Roses & Primal Scream

Andy Rourke (guitar) - The Smiths

Gary Briggs (vocals) - Haven & The Strays

Nat Watson (guitar)

Phil Murphy (keyboards & programming) – Man Ray

Paul Kehoe (drums)

Freebass, originally born out of a conversation between Mancunian bass legends Mani, Hooky and Rourkie some five years ago has been through a long gestation process, with Hooky originally auditioning vocalists like an “indie Simon Cowell.” Finding the right lead singer originally proved arduous so Mani suggested that the band approached their famous friends to contribute vocals with Howard, Tim and Pete all responding to the call.

"I think Freebass is a great band for bass players, a great concept no-one else has done, and there are three really strong characters there that've all played in extremely brilliant bands." - Tim Burgess of Charlatans UK

"People should realise we're not trying to emulate New Order, The Roses, Primal Scream, or The Smiths, we're just into it for what we do and to have a good time with it." - Mani Mounfield of The Stone Roses / Primal Scream

Two Worlds Collide, Freebass' debut EP is out physically August 10, 2010, and digitally now via iTunes, Amazon, emusic, 7Digital, Napster & Hacienda Records UK's website.

 An Arthur Baker remixed five track Maxi Single of "You Don't Know This About Me (feat. Tim Burgess of The Charlatans UK) is also available digitally.

It’s A Beautiful Life, Freebass’ full length album, is due for release in December 2010 with the group's now resident lead singer Gary Briggs (vocalist for Haven & The Strays).

   FREEBASS - "You Don't Know This About Me" feat Tim Burgess of Charlatans UK