Musicians
The Resume
(1986- )
Formed in Liverpool, England
Lee Mavers, vocalist/guitarist (1986- )
John Power, bassist (1986-1992)
Paul Hemmings, guitarist (1986-1992)
John Timson, drummer (1986-1992)
James Joyce, bassist (1995- )
Cammy (Peter James Camell), guitarist (1995- )
Neil Mavers, drummer (1995- )
Recorded Album 'The La's' (1990)
Recorded 'There She Goes,' 'Timeless Melody,' 'Son of a Gun,' 'Way Out,' 'I Can't Sleep,' 'Looking Glass,' 'Doledrum,' 'Freedom Song,' 'I.O.U.,' 'Failure,' 'Liberty Ship' and 'Feelin'
Why they might be annoying
'There She Goes,' a song about heroin, was covered by Christian-rock band, Sixpence None the Richer and used in a medicine commercial.
They are considered a one-hit wonder in America with the song, 'There She Goes.'
Lee was controlling in the studio, not allowing the band members to contribute to the album.
They disappeared from music without note of the breakup.
Mavers had a long addiction to heroin.
They often told the press how much they hated the production of 'The Las' and said that people shouldn't buy it.
Why they might not be annoying
Much to the band's unhappiness, their album was loved by many critics.
'There She Goes' made the US Top 50 and the UK Top 20 charts.
Lee has went on to form another band, which is still recording and performing music today.
John Power has also found success, forming the britpop band, 'Cast.' The last word spoken on their self-titled album is the word, 'Cast.'
Oasis picked them as their supporting band for their 1995 tour.
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Year In Review:
For 2010, as of last week, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
For 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 76.00% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 40 Votes: 77.50% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 81 Votes: 67.90% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 133 Votes: 72.93% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 229 Votes: 68.12% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 25 Votes: 56.00% Annoying
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