Sergeant (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Sergeant

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Img_capt = Sergeant, Dundee, July 2007
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Glenrothes, Scotland
Genre = Indie rock
Years_active = 2005 – Present
Label = Mercury Records
Associated_acts = Oasis
URL = http://www.sergeantmusic.com
Current_members = Nick Mercer Scott Duncan Bill Anderson Rory Buchanan

Sergeant are a 4-piece indie rock band from Glenrothes in Fife, Scotland. In 2007 they signed a contract with Mercury Records. [ [http://living.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=445&id=1476462007 "The Scotsman", accessed November 17 2007] ] The band played both 2007 T in the Park and Glastonbury festivals and have attracted a fanbase and media attention extending well outside their Scottish base. [ [http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/music/in_the_city/s/1021065_sergeant__chicago_rock_cafe "Manchester Evening News", accessed November 18 2007] ] . Xfm Scotland's Jim Gellatly has marked the band as one of his favourites for 2007. [ [http://community.xfm.co.uk/UserDetails.aspx?bt=Blog&userid=39919&blogid=296 "Xfm Scotland", accessed November 18 2007] ] They have recently drawn further praise from former Creation Records boss Alan McGee.

Prior to the release of their first album, the band were chosen to support Oasis on the four Scottish dates and also to support The Fratellis on the full UK tour.cite web|url=http://www.sergeantmusic.co.uk/news/sergeant-supporting-oasis/?p=1&|title=Sergeant Supporting Oasis|publisher=Sergeant|accessdate=2008-10-11] cite web|url=http://www.sergeantmusic.co.uk/news/sergeant-support-the-fratellis/?p=1&|title=Sergeant Support The Fratellis|publisher=Sergeant|accessdate=2008-10-11]

Discography

EPs

* Sergeant (March 2007)

ingles

* K-Ok (5 May, 2008)
* Sunshine (25 August, 2008)

References

External links

* [http://myspace.com/sergeantmusic Sergeant's official Myspace]
* [http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article3756728.ece The Sunday Times:Sergeant]