Biography:
Not Ned are a 3-piece band from Denton, Manchester, that take their name from their hometown “Denton” backwards.
They originally started life as a 5 piece with 2 guitars and keys but have since reduced to today’s line up, but don’t be fooled as these guys pack a full punch for a 3 Piece!
The line-up of Steven Lee (Guitar & Lead Vocals) Chris Tollett (Bass / Backing Vocals) and Paul Taff Macey (Drums / Backing Vocals) started work on their live set after moving into Silver Lining Studios, Denton.
Once they thought they were ready they wanted to test their new sound out on a local audience, and signed with promoters MCR Music at The Studio, Peter Street, Manchester.
This deal afforded them the opportunity to play to a wider audience in Manchester bars and clubs, the most notable of which happened at The Manchester ‘Academy 3’ attracting a following of over 120 people, the success of this gig resulted in numerous other appearances in Manchester including a return to ‘Headline’ the ‘Academy 3’.
This gave the band the opportunity to showcase their first EP ‘Nothing comes for free / Mother Junkie’ which had been recorded at Suspect Studios in Hyde.
Their Pop/Punk sound and high energy live performance proved so popular that almost every copy of the EP was snapped up on the night.
They are regulars on the Northwest music scene, playing Whatfest Music Festival after winning a battle of the bands, allowing them to play in front of crowds of 15,000. They have also appeared on the main stage at Made In Manchester Festival, with headline slots at New Mills One World Festival, Glossop Christmas lights, Bayfest, Hyde Mela as well as frequent appearances on the Manchester Pub Scene.
In 2019 the band set to recording their Debut album ‘Every Cloud’ at Silver Lining Studios with producer Owen Alec Ashworth for release in December 2019. The Video release of their Single ‘Pick up the phone’ hit over 300 YouTube views within 3 days.
2021 saw the release of the “Good Times” E.P, recorded and produced by Andy Dazzler at Through the Roof Recording Studio. Released with its Limited-Edition Sunglasses, this was an extremely popular E.P. reaching the likes of Radio X Chris Moyles show and Johnny Vaughan. The E.P. also had lots of airplay across the pond in the U.S.A. Later that year the band also released their 1st Christmas Single “Have Yourself A Good Christmas Time”.
2023 saw Not Neds latest release “Not Gonna Sleep Tonight” hit the scene with more than a few songs capable of being a single release, including “Not Gonna Sleep Tonight”, “Song For You”, “Life For A Like”, and of course a rocked up cover of Coldplays “The Scientist.
The bands influences include Oasis, The Killers, The Klaxons, The Rolling Stones, Stereophonics, Damien Rice, and Foo Fighters, this makes for a unique sound that combined with gritty vocals and honest lyrics will never be forgotten.
For more information contact Steven Lee on 07789544952 Or E-mail us at notned@live.com