CJ & The Satellites
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CJ & The Satellites is the solo project of C.J from The Wildhearts
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/ Honeycrack
/ The Jellys
) began recording demos for his solo project following the 2005 split of The Wildhearts, towards the end of the year, having finally recorded an albums worth of material, he began putting a band together, he was soon joined by guitarist Paul Grant (3 Colours Red
/ Bassknives
), bassist Lee Wray (Johnny Zhivago
/ Zen Motel) and drummer John Solomon (Modern English
/ Tiny Monroe), they played their first shows in China
supporting Sebastian Bach
from Skid Row before signing to Cargo Records on their return and recording their debut album (Thirteen) between London and Birmingham, it was produced by Jason Edwards (Wolfsbane
/ Ginger & The Sonic Circus
/ God Damn Whores) and was eventually released during summer 2007 followed by handful of small UK tours, plans were eventually put on hold due to commitments with a reformed Wildhearts.
The Wildhearts
The Wildhearts are a British rock group originally formed in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The band's sound is a mixture of hard rock and melodic pop music, often described in the music press as combining influences as diverse as The Beatles and 1980s-era Metallica...
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Biography
C.J (Chris Jaghdar) (The WildheartsThe Wildhearts
The Wildhearts are a British rock group originally formed in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The band's sound is a mixture of hard rock and melodic pop music, often described in the music press as combining influences as diverse as The Beatles and 1980s-era Metallica...
/ Honeycrack
Honeycrack
Honeycrack were a short-lived British rock band, formed and fronted by former Wildhearts members Willie Dowling and Chris "CJ" Jagdhar.Having originally come to notice with the band Tattooed Love Boys, CJ had subsequently been a founder member of The Wildhearts...
/ The Jellys
The Jellys
The Jellys were a three piece English punk / pop band, featuring ex-members of The Wildhearts.-Biography:The Jellys were formed by C.J and featured ex-Wildhearts drummer Stidi and Jeff Hateley on bass guitar...
) began recording demos for his solo project following the 2005 split of The Wildhearts, towards the end of the year, having finally recorded an albums worth of material, he began putting a band together, he was soon joined by guitarist Paul Grant (3 Colours Red
3 Colours Red
3 Colours Red were a rock band from the United Kingdom. They achieved their biggest chart success at the end of the 1990s, along with other Britrock bands such as Ash and Feeder. The band was named by sticking a pin in a London listings magazine, Time Out...
/ Bassknives
Bassknives
Bassknives are a London based punk rock band featuring ex-members of 3 Colours Red and Amen. The band name is taken from the song, " In Hammersmith Palais" by The Clash...
), bassist Lee Wray (Johnny Zhivago
Johnny Zhivago
Johnny Zhivago were a British punk rock band, that took their name from a fictitious band mentioned in the book A Clockwork Orange. Heaven 17 were another band whose name originated in A Clockwork Orange.-Origins:...
/ Zen Motel) and drummer John Solomon (Modern English
Modern English (band)
Modern English are an English rock band best remembered for their songs "I Melt with You", "Hands Across the Sea", and "Ink and Paper". The group disbanded for a period in 1991, but later recorded in 1995 and 2002 with new members...
/ Tiny Monroe), they played their first shows in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
supporting Sebastian Bach
Sebastian Bach
Sebastian Bach is a Canadian heavy metal singer who achieved mainstream success as frontman of Skid Row from 1987 to 1996. Since his departure from Skid Row, he has had many television roles, acted within Broadway plays, and leads a successful solo career.-Early life:Bach was born Sebastian...
from Skid Row before signing to Cargo Records on their return and recording their debut album (Thirteen) between London and Birmingham, it was produced by Jason Edwards (Wolfsbane
Wolfsbane (band)
Wolfsbane are an English heavy metal band. Formed in 1984, the band remained active until lead singer Blaze Bayley went on to join Iron Maiden in 1994. After a couple of reunion shows in 2007 and 2009, Wolfsbane officially reunited in June 2010...
/ Ginger & The Sonic Circus
Ginger & The Sonic Circus
Ginger & The Sonic Circus is a collective of friends and musicians led by The Wildhearts frontman Ginger .Ginger formed the band following the 2005 split of The Wildhearts with guitarist/ producer Jason Edwards and Jon Poole , they were soon joined by Conny Bloom and Vickie Perks Ginger & The...
/ God Damn Whores) and was eventually released during summer 2007 followed by handful of small UK tours, plans were eventually put on hold due to commitments with a reformed Wildhearts.
Line up
- C.J- Vocals/ guitar
- Paul Grant- Guitar/ vocals
- Lee Wray- Bass
- John Solomon- Drums