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Longpigs is tagged as: britpop, indie, alternative, indie rock, rock

Longpigs were one of the more memorable bands who rose to fame on the fringe of Britpop in the 1990s, comprising Crispin Hunt (vocals), Richard Hawley (guitar), Simon Stafford (bass) and former Cabaret Voltaire member Dee Boyle (drums). Hailing from Sheffield, United Kingdom, the group had success with singles such as She Said, On & On, and their well-received debut album The Sun Is Often Out (1996).
The group initially signed with Elektra Records in 1993. However, just before they released their first single, two tragedies struck the band. Lead singer Hunt was seriously injured in a car accident resulting in his being in a coma for three days. Shortly after, the UK arm of the record label closed its doors leaving the Longpigs’ future in doubt. Elektra set a price of £500,000 to release them from their contract.
The Longpigs contract was purchased by U2’s new record label, Mother Records. The band had a series of fortunate gigs, including opening for Echobelly, Supergrass and finally Radiohead in early 1995. Their first singles, Happy Again, She Said and Jesus Christ did little in the charts. The band played the 1995 Reading Festival and subsequently, new track All Hype was featured on the compilation CD Volume 14: Reading ‘95 Special.
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Top 10 Longpigs Songs
She Said
Lost Myself
Far
All Hype
Dozen Wicked Words
Jesus Christ
Happy Again
Sally Dances
On & On
Elvis
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Top 10 Longpigs Albums
The Sun Is Often Out
Mobile Home
Jesus Christ
On and On
She Said
Lost Myself
Blue Skies
Blue Skies Pt.1
Frank Sonata Pt.1
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