Who are Document#8? Hugo Smith on funk|bass|funk; Richard Franklin on vocals; Hamish Rankine on guitar; Tim Unwin on drums and percussion; and Pheobe Owen on guitar. Where in Somerset are you from? Wells When did you form? In 2005 How did you get together?
The band formed after Hugo and Rich knocked out a rough classic of Stairway to Heaven at a party - the band has gradually gained members since then. How would you describe your music? Vibrant, funky, punky and infectious How did the band gets its name? We couldn't be bothered to argue with this suggestion. Who are your musical influences? John Butler Trio, Foo Fighters, Nine Inch Nails, Soundgarden, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Babyshambles, Matisyahu, Level 42, Orchid, The Used, Gogols Bordello - the list goes on, believe us... What is your most memorable gig so far? When we played that classic cover of Stairway to Heaven at a party, though not much can be remembered. Where would you most like to play? Anywhere really, we don't mind. Glastonbury Festival would be neat! Finally, tell us some interesting facts about yourself We don't actually like Stairway to Heaven. |