Silly Fools

Infobox musical artist
Name = Silly Fools


Background = group_or_band
Years_active = 1997 – Present
Origin = Bangkok, Thailand
Genre = Thai rock Alternative metal(old material) Alternative rock Post-grunge(recent material)
Label = Bakery Music(1997) GMM Grammy(1998-2007) RS Promotion(present)
Current_members = Benjamin Jung Tuffnell ("Ben") Jakarint Juprasert ("Ton") Thevarit Srisuk ("Rang") Tortrakul Baingen ("Tor")| Silly Fools (SF) is one of the most successfulFact|date=July 2007 rock bands in Thailand. Their music can be described as modern rock.

The band worked with Bakery Music, an independent label, and released an EP named "Sampler". The band then moved to More Music and released their first full length album, "I.Q. 180", but attracted a small audience compared with that of labelmates Loso.

Silly Fools popularity increased as the musical style of their later albums was more accessible to the public. They are now considered among the top rock bands in Thailand.

Silly Fools was the winner of the favorite artist for Thailand at the 2005 MTV Asia Awards.

Current members

*Benjamin Jung Tuffnell ("Ben")- lead vocals
*Jakarint Juprasert ("Ton") - guitar
*Thevarit Srisuk ("Rang") - bass guitar
*Tortrakul Baingen ("Tor") - drums

On June 26, 2006, Natapol Puthpawana quit the band, claiming that he no longer could play in venues serving alcoholic beverages due to his religion.

On November 12, 2006, Silly Fools appeared at the 2006 Fat Festival, performing 2 songs. Their new lead singer, whose identity was not revealed, performed 2 songs while wearing a mask. Both songs that were performed that evening were in English.

On December 21, 2006, Silly Fools (Ton,Rung,Tor) released their latest album "Silly Fools Mini", and unveiled the band's new lead singer, Benjamin Jung Tuffnell. The "Mini" album includes 5 English songs, and was made available for sale around January 26, 2007.

Former member

*Korbpob Baiyam ("Teoy") - drums
*Natapol Puthpawana ("Toe") - lead vocals Now fronting his new band 'HANGMAN'

Discography

* EP. Sampler (1997)
* I.Q. 180 (June 1998)
* Candyman (July 1999)
* Mint (September 2000)
* Juicy (March 2002)
* FaT Live : V3 Concert (December 21, 2002)
* King Size (January 15, 2004)
* Mini E.P. (January 26, 2007)
* The One (March,2008)
* The One : Limited Edition (April 10,2008)

Collections:
* Combo (May 2004)
* Silly Fools: The Singles (July 2006)

References

* [http://www.manager.co.th/Entertainment/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=9490000082451 Toe's press conference about leaving Silly Fools] (in Thai)
* [http://www.manager.co.th/Entertainment/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=9490000087404 Ton, Rung and Tor's response to Toe's press conference] (in Thai)

External links

* [http://www.moremusic.co.th/phpBB2/html/viewtopic.php?t=1846 More Music press conferences Toe leaving Silly Fools] (in Thai)
* [http://www.thaimisc.com/freewebboard/php/vreply.php?user=sillyf00ls&topic=744 Nov 12, 06 : The Latest Songs and new singer] (in Thai)
* [http://www.thaimisc.com/freewebboard/php/vreply.php?user=sillyf00ls&topic=755 Dec 21, 06 : Silly Fools have interviewed on radio stations, talked about the new album "Mini"] (in Thai)
* [http://www.mpmetropol.com/benjamin.html Benjamin Jung Tuffnell's profile] (in English)
* [http://www.myspace.com/sillyfoolsmusic SILLY FOOLS WEBSITE]