The Yo-Yo's is tagged as: rock, punk, rock n roll, punk rock, britrock 1. The Yo-Yo’s were a British rock ‘n’ roll influenced punk rock band. Formed in 1998 by ex-The Wildhearts bassist, Danny McCormack and singer / guitarist Tom Spencer (ex-SugarSnatch / The Lurkers) after the two met at a Toy Dolls recording session. The Yo-Yo’s recruited Andy Selway (aka. Bladz) (ex- SugarSnatch) on drums & guitarist Neil Phillips (B-Movie Heroes) to the band. The Yo-Yo’s recorded their first single, entitled “Out Of My Mind” and then joined The Backyard Babies for a UK tour. Another single was then recorded, entitled “Rumble(d)”. The Yo-Yo’s continued to tour the UK and were then signed by US label Sub Pop. On the Sub Pop label, the Yo-Yo’s released their debut album, Uppers & Downers on CD and LP in 2000. Despite gaining a cult following as well favourable coverage from the rock and indie press, they split up do to infighting among members. Neil Phillips went on to play for Danny Frye & the Devildolls, and also return his concentration to his own B-Movie Heroes whilst Andy Selway went onto KMFDM. In 2005 the group reformed with a new lineup that included McCormack and Spencer, along with Rich Jones (Amen, The Black Halos) on guitar the band recorded a new EP entitled “... Read More About The Yo-Yo's Biography... Send The Yo-Yo's ringtones to your cell |
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