Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January, 1996.
-Wikipedia
From:
Glasgow, Scotland
Genres:
Indie pop, baroque pop, indie rock
Years active:
1996-present
Associated acts:
God Help The Girl, Looper, The Gentle Waves, The Reindeer Section, The Vaselines, Tired Pony
Name Origin:
Their comes from Belle et Sébastien, a 1965 children's book by French
writer Cecile Aubry, later adapted for television.
Members:
Stuart Murdoch - vocals, electric and acoustic guitar and keyboards
(1996-present)
Stevie Jackson - vocals, electric and acoustic guitar
(1996-present)
Chris Geddes - keyboards
(1996-present)
Richard Colburn - drums and percussion
(1996-present)
Sarah Martin - keyboards, electric and acoustic guitar, and vocals
(1997-present)
Bobby Kildea - guitar and bass
(2000-present)
Past members:
Stuart David - bass
(1996-2000)
Isobel Campbell - vocals and cello
(1996-2002)
Mick Cooke - trumpet and bass
(1998-2013)
Belle & Sebastian Quotes:
"She said that the band hadn't really been her thing for a couple of years now, and I think she was much more interested in her solo career."
Stuart Murdoch (about Isobel Campbell)
"Tigermilk, I would always say, is to me fine. That was exactly what I set out to do and we got there in three months of being together.
Stuart Murdoch
Belle & Sebastian Awards:
1999
BRIT Award for British Breakthrough Act
Tour Dates: