Bivouac

Bivouac
Background information
Origin	Derby, United Kingdom
Genres	Alternative Rock
Years active	1990–1996
Labels	Elemental Geffen Records
Former members
Paul Yeadon Granville Marsden Antony Hodgkinson Keith York

Bivouac were a British alternative rock band from Derby who were active in the 1990s. They released two albums on the independent label Elemental, before being signed by DGC/Geffen for the 1995 album Full Size Boy. However, despite good reviews, the album did not sell well, the band were dropped from their label and disbanded soon afterwards^[1]. Vocalist Paul Yeadon has since turned to music production group The Moot group, which has produced bands such as Send More Paramedics, as well as forming the UK band The Wireless Stores, releasing an EP and an album in 2003 and 2006. ^[2][3] Along with second drummer Keith York, Yeadon has also played with other bands including Pitchshifter.^[4]. Original drummer Antony Hodgkinson danced on stage for Nirvana^[5]; he now plays in Julian Cope's band.

Discography

Albums

• Derby and Joan (Elemental, 1993)
  • This album was composed of the "ABC" EP and the "Slack" 12"
• Tuber (Elemental, 1994)
• Full Size Boy (Geffen, 1995)

Singles and EPs

• "ABC" EP (Elemental, 1992)
• "Slack" 12" (Elemental, 1992)
• "Good Day Song" (Elemental, 1993)
• "The Bell Foundry" (Elemental, 1993)
• "Marked and Tagged" (EP, Elemental, 1994)
• "Thinking" (Geffen, 1995)
• "Monkey Sanctuary" (Geffen, 1995)

References

1. ^ Allmusic entry Retrieved on 2007-06-18
2. ^ Production Credit Retrieved on 2007-06-18
3. ^ Production Credit Retrieved on 2007-06-18
4. ^ Pitchshifter interview Retrieved on 2007-06-18
5. ^ Tony The Interpretative Dancer NirvanaClub.com