The Wedding Present
The Wedding Present are an English indie rock group formed in 1985 in Leeds, England, by members of The Lost Pandas.[1] The band has been led by vocalist and guitarist David Gedge, the band's only constant member.[2]
"Wedding Present" redirects here. For the film, see Wedding Present (film).
The Wedding Present
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
1985–1997, 2004–present
Reception, RCA, Island, Talitres, Cooking Vinyl, Scopitones, Manifesto Records
David Gedge
Jonathan Stewart
Paul Blackburn
Vincenzo Lammi
Rachael Wood (live)
Peter Solowka
Keith Gregory
Shaun Charman
Simon Smith
Paul Dorrington
Darren Belk
Jayne Lockey
Hugh Kelly
Kari Paavola
Simon Pearson
Chris McConville
Simon Cleave
Terry de Castro
Graeme Ramsay
Marie Hart
Pepe le Moko
Geoffrey Maddock
Jennifer Schwartz
Patrick Alexander
Samuel Beer-Pearce
Katharine Wallinger
Marcus Kain
Mike Stout
Charles Layton
Danielle Wadey
Melanie Howard
Nicholas Wellauer
Closely linked to the C86 scene, the band has charted a total of eighteen singles in the top 40 of the UK Singles Chart, including a historic run of twelve singles – one for each month – in 1992, which tied Elvis Presley's record for most top 40 hits in a single year.
History[edit]
Early stages and the Reception era (1985-1989)[edit]
The band has its origins in the Lost Pandas, which folded in 1984 when Janet Rigby, the drummer for the band, left following departure of guitarist Michael Duane. David Gedge and The Lost Pandas' bass player, Keith Gregory, decided to continue the band, renaming it The Wedding Present.[1] The name was jointly conceived by Gedge and his girlfriend at the time, as they were both avid fans of The Birthday Party and it was an homage to their favourite band.