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Devil,
Dakota [2],
Dakota,
Devil (2),
Superman,
Superman,
Rewind,
Rewind [2],
Handbags And Gladrags,
A Thousand Trees,
Just Looking,
Famed for being the first ever signings to Richard Branson's new music label,
V2 Records, this three-piece Welsh rock pop band created an enormous buzz around
the UK's A&R departments before finally electing to join V2 in August 1996.
Indeed, Branson was reported to have taken a personal hand in their signing. Dovetailing
60s-inspired pop melodicism with 90s technology, the Newport-based trio was first
spotted by V2's A&R head Ronnie Gurr via a tip-off. However, they were keen
to distance themselves from Newport's recent press designation as "the Seattle
of the 90s", refusing to acknowledge any kinship with bands such as the 60
Foot Dolls or the Welsh-language movement. The band comprises three friends: songwriter
Kelly Jones (b. 3 June 1974, Aberdare, Wales; guitar/vocals), Richard Jones (b.
23 May 1974, Aberdare, Wales; bass) and Stuart Cable (b. 19 May 1970, Aberdare,
Wales; drums), grew up with each other in the small Welsh village of Cwmaman.