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Oceansize were an English rock band from Manchester, formed in 1998. The band consisted of Mike Vennart (vocals, guitar), Steve Durose (guitar, backing vocals), Richard "Gambler" Ingram (guitar, keyboards), Mark Heron (drums) and Jon Ellis (bass guitar) for the majority of its career, with Steve Hodson replacing Ellis on bass guitar in 2006.

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Vinony files it under Alternative rock groups from Manchester, Beggars Banquet Records artists and English alternative rock groups.

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Oceansize
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Oceansize @ Metropolis Fremantle (4 6 2009) (3616039909).jpg
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Oceansize playing in Fremantle (2009)
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yes
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group_or_band
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Mike Vennart singing into a microphone
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Manchester
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New prog, post-rock, alternative rock, space rock
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1998–2011
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Superball, Beggars Banquet
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British Theatre, Kong, Pocketknife, USA Nails, Biffy Clyro, Vennart, Amplifier
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oceansize.co.uk
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Mike VennartSteve DuroseRichard "Gambler" IngramMark HeronSteven HodsonJon Ellis

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Official website
www.oceansize.co.uk
Image
Oceansize @ Metropolis Fremantle (4 6 2009) (3616039909).jpg
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inception
1998-00-00
Commons category
Oceansize
start of work period
1998-00-00
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Oceansize foi uma banda britânica de rock progressivo formada em Manchester, Inglaterra, em 1998. Tendo realizado turnê com bandas como The Cooper Temple Clause, , , , , Biffy Clyro, Porcupine Tree e Serafin, destacam-se na cena musical de Manchester, e uma recente popularidade internacional. As influências da banda variam em The Beach Boys, Black Sabbath, Can, Cardiacs, Jane's Addiction, Verve, , Tool e Tortoise. Alguns comparam o som da banda ao Pink Floyd, outra grande influência, assim como Mogwai e My Bloody Valentine. Em 4 de dezembro de 2005 a banda anunciou que o baixista estava saindo da banda, mas ainda contribuindo musicalmente. Em 28 de janeiro de 2006 o líder da banda anunciou detalhes sobre o substituto de Ellis, conhecido somente como Steve. Em 25 de fevereiro de 2011, a banda deixa uma mensagem no site oficial, dizendo que a banda se separara. Algo, aparentemente, sem motivos.

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