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First Element
First Element

First Element

Meet First Element from Radstock and find out about their fearless in-your-face attitude, seething rich lyrics, ethereal acoustics, amd their... erm... haunting banjos - honest!


Who are First Element?

First Element

Claire Cooper on vocals, Rob Clements on guitar, Scott Williams on bass and Jerry Bird on drums.

Where in Somerset are you from?

Radstock

When did you form?

October 2002

How did you get together?

Rob and Scott got together from a previous band. We heard Claire at a jam night. The first drummer withdrew after three years, so we auditioned for a replacement - Jerry joined in November 2005.

How would you describe your music?

First Element

Fast-paced searing covers, fearless in-your-face attitude, seething rich lyrics from Scott/Claire through to ethereal acoustics with haunting banjo... honest.

How did the band gets its name?

Scott wanted Elemental, but it was already taken. He came up with First Element, as the first element of rock could be the best combination of performers.

Who are your musical influences?

Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses, Janis Joplin, Earl Scruggs.

What is your most memorable gig so far?

First Element

A support gig at The Fleece for a band called Doing Time a couple of years ago - 300 people rocked to our covers, and some were singing the lyrics to our originals.

Where would you most like to play?

In Iron Maiden's jumbo jet - 20,000 ft high.

Finally, tell us some interesting facts about yourself

  • Claire is a former boxer
  • Rob has been playing guitar since he was eight years old
  • Scott is a former U19 javelin champion
  • Jerry has supported Stiff Little Fingers
last updated: 27/04/06
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Tim Henny
Thanks for a great gig at The Reckless - I was in trouble for not being home on time - it was worth it.

Chas Hinton
If this was the band on the Norton radio this afternoon you were very impressive, you did not sound like a part-time concern at all. Great delivery on a varied selection, a shame with editing but nonetheless darn good material. I hope you all the best of fortune with your career.

fredo
got Endless Black blasting out my window just now and neighbour stopped mowing his lawn to ask who was playing, he didn't believe you were a part time outfit. H e likes Audioslave, Police and Venom among the usual Maiden and Roses and he rated you amongst them, good call neighbour!! keep up the rocking whisky.

Simon
Excellent band will be seeing them again

goofer Rio
Matt A bit like Velvet Revolver down your local,a league above anything else, I agree with Sadie they are so deserving of so much more than they're doing. so come on Skin and the guys hijack a radio station or something and get noticed!

sal
What a great gig - and you got my husband singing along too! We will ride out to your next gig, at The Fleece.

Tom Marsh
I heard you play at the Norton Mardi Gras. Unfortunately, there was too much space and not enough rockers for everyone to get dancing :( But you still kicked a**!

Evil Punk!!!;)
Mardi gras was quality!!! u guys do rock justice. Wished they could of let u play for longer cuz it sounded awesome!!!;)

Jo
WOW!!! saw u guys at the mardi gras u ROCKED!!! Crowd luved it!!!

Jez
Mardi Gras performance INCREDIBLE bass guy is insane and singer brill. The Drummer Solid , Guitar smoothie will be getting a proposal I LOVE YOU!!

Ami
Amazing gig every time. love hearing a female voice covering these tunes.

mental metal
respect to the rock n whickey roll! see you at the fleece!

kooki jo
free cd was great, thanks for the music! Spider and Welcome were huge on my stereo but Zombie should be released yesterday!! Far better than any other version.

Maiden Fan
Brilliant

JEFF
Come on bbc there great!!!!

Gomez
Killer RIFFS MAN!!!!!

Sparky
U R GREAT!!! best band ive seen in years!! Blistering!!

Daddy Cool
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!!!! Covers are brilliant!! Originals are great!! Look forward to the album!!

Jools
I agree with fredo this band needs to be signed NOW Totally AWESOME

Val
Awesome gig at the Railway Cant wait to see you all at Midsomer Norton Mardi Gras Sat 8th July 6:45pm

Keith Cotton
Entering the venue, you were immediately aware of an atmosphere laden with expectation. First Element were about to begin their set. Opening with a Led Zeppelin number, the large audience were not disappointed. ‘Sweet Child of mine’ went down particularly well and they played everything from Zep to Green Day. By the end of the evening the whole crowd was rocking and the atmosphere was electric. With a voice reminiscent of Grace Slick, the lead singer, Skin, wowed the crowd with her range and power. Great to hear someone who can really sing. Rob on lead guitar is a virtuoso, no doubt about that. Scott, playing a six string bass really set the rhythm and the manic drummer, Jerry, just kept on going when most of us would have died of exhaustion. What a night. The crowd loved it. We didn’t let them off the stage until 11.30. I lost count of the number of ‘encores’. A brilliant band, go see them if you have the chance – and they are local! Check their website - the link's on the right of this page - to get the next gig.

fredo
come on beeb! get these guys on the tube now before they get signed,amazing attitude for Rock and then a curvey ball of BLISTERING banjo in the middle, totally sublime. You are missing a killer product here Mr. 91Èȱ¬!!First Element you are wasted on the pub circuit, get a break PLEASE.

Mack
Hope this works this time! They are ace,top end and covers are always better than orignal artists versions, worth seeing for acoustic slot alone!!

Chrissie
This is one of the most exciting new bands I have heard in a long time. Good luck to them - they have a lot of talent

bef
i saw them playing at a party and thought they were great. i will hopefully get to hear much more of them!!

Maya-Lexy
I saw you at the Farriers on Fishponds road and I think you are amazing. I was the girl stood at the front with red hair and chains on her top. You are one of the best bands I have heard in ages!

charlie
You must see First Element live. Absolute genius, I tell you. Rock n Whiskey Roll!!!

me Joooolie
Cracking band, Hope 2 c more of them live Best of luck for the future!

Ryan
Different and brilliant, amazing energy on-stage - seen them twice and looking forward to seeing them again asap.

Pam Harrison
Brilliant band, well worth taking the time out to see them. Claire is so hot yet so cool! with an amazing voice and the musicians are faultless. I hope they go far.

pauline.evans
Absolutely Great. Just wish more people were aware of them. Need some good publicity, such a good up and coming group.

sooze
Awesome band! seen them loads of times, I try to take some newbies along to lure them to the dark side...always works!! Good luck for the future!!

Sapie
Pure genius, rock banjo!!!! Rock and Wiskey Roll!!!!

From across the bridge
Skin is an awesome presence on stage, First Element alway get the crowds asking for more.

little rocker
Caught them at the Farriers in Bristol, the live performance is something not to be missed!!!!!!

Dave Winters
What a band. See um' now live, otherwise it will be via Kerrang - awsome.

Crazy
Refresingly awesome.In other word's go see them you wont be dissapointed.Good luck to Skin and the rest of the band.Look forward to seeing you at at the Red Post and Kings arms. I'll also be at the Wild Roses Doo the latter end of the year where they are topping the bill.I wish you all the success in the world.Good luck guys.

clive
first Element are dead cewl ;o)

Andy boogletron
`they stink of raw talent

Strawb
Saw this band in Bristol recently at a MAG charity do. Excellent! Must see again and again . . . hopefully.

Denise
Fan-bloody-tastic!!!!!

Angelina
Yes I have seen them in all their glory, lighting up the stage and bouncing around it, full of beans, good humour, good presentation, and very good all round entertainment! Much recommended you see for your self guaranteed you will not be disappointed! xux

Zed
Its great to hear a full on female front person rock the place in style. Stuff the Spice Girls this is real girl power!!!

paul gibbs
they are hot! the perfect antidote to the post X factor, nanby pamby, airy fairy .... stuff..... out there now! keep them rocking.

ted
better than the 2nd element

Eric Johnson
Brilliant!

amie
i seen them at the red post, i didnt really think i would be interested in the music but its very catchy and has broaden my music mind. i would love to see them again.

Rock Diva Briz
Fantastic, saw this band by chance at The Reckless Engineer, Bristol late last year. Have taken in 3 of their gigs since and will be taking in more. You must get "Hey Teenager" from the band and play it to your listeners - it will be an instant conversion to Rock for all those pop'idols our there for sure!

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