Sergeant (band)

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Sergeant
Sergeant, Dundee, July 2007
Sergeant, Dundee, July 2007
Background information
OriginGlenrothes, Scotland
GenresIndie rock
Years active2004 – 2010
LabelsMercury Records
Past membersNick Mercer
Scott Duncan
Bill Anderson
Rory Buchanan

Sergeant were a four-piece indie rock band from Glenrothes in Fife, Scotland. In 2007 they signed a contract with Mercury Records[1] and played both the T in the Park and Glastonbury festivals that year. The band received good reviews for their live shows[2] and attracted support from Jim Gellatly of Xfm Scotland[3] and from Alan McGee, who called the group "a major talent".[4]

Prior to the release of their album, the band were chosen to support Oasis on four Scottish dates and also to support the Fratellis on their full UK tour.[5][6] However, following poor sales of the album and disillusionment, the group split up in November 2010.[7] Sergeant reformed for a one-off gig in Glenrothes in June 2018 to celebrate the town's 70th anniversary.[8]

Members[]

  • Nick Mercer – vocals
  • Scott Duncan – guitars
  • Bill Anderson – bass
  • Rory Buchanan – drums and percussion

Discography[]

Albums

  • Sergeant (2009)
  • Midnight to Midnight (2007)

EPs

  • Sergeant (2007)

Singles

  • "K-Ok" (2008)
  • "Sunshine" (2008)

References[]

  1. ^ Pollock, David. "Sergeant major". The Scotsman. Archived from the original on 13 November 2007. Retrieved 17 November 2007.
  2. ^ "Sergeant @ Chicago Rock Cafe". Manchester Evening News. 22 October 2007. Retrieved 18 November 2007.
  3. ^ Gellatly, Jim (17 October 2007). "Jim Gellatly: Blog". Xfm Scotland. Archived from the original on 13 August 2007. Retrieved 18 November 2007.
  4. ^ McGee, Alan (2 April 2008). "Sergeant are a major talent". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  5. ^ "Sergeant Supporting Oasis". Sergeant. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
  6. ^ "Sergeant Support The Fratellis". Sergeant. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
  7. ^ Shannon, Kate (4 November 2010). "Sergeant: The final salute?". Fife Today. Archived from the original on 11 February 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  8. ^ Shannon, Kate (5 June 2018). "Sergeant reunite for Glenrothes' anniversary gig". Fife Today. Archived from the original on 11 February 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
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