KENICKIE
Frequently Asked Questions
Version 1.1 (June 1999)
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Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1 Who are Kenickie?
- 1.2 Where does the name Kenickie come from?
- 1.2 Where are Kenickie now?
- 2. Songs/Albums
- 2.1 Singles discography
- 2.2 Chart Positions
- 2.3 Albums discography
- 2.4 Other songs
- 2.5 Lyrics
- 2.6 Bass/Guitar Tabs
1.1 Who are Kenickie?
Kenickie is the name of an indie band hailing from Sunderland in North East England. The band was formed by Marie Du Santiago, Lauren Laverne, and Emmy-Kate Montrose back in 1994. The three girls needed a drummer to complete the band line-up and so Pete Gofton, Lauren's older brother, joined the band to complete the set-up.
1.2 Where does the name Kenickie come from?
The band were named after the cool bad-boy character 'Kenickie' out of the 1970's musical 'Grease'.
1.3 Where are Kenickie now?
Sadly, Kenickie disbanded on Thursday 15th October 1998 - 2 months after releasing their second album, 'Get In'. Marie Du Santiago and Emmy-Kate Montrose now front their own band called Rosita. Lauren Laverne has spent time as a TV presenter for UK PLAY, a digital/cable TV station. Programmes she has presented include The Alphabet Show and Dream Performances. Musically, Lauren provides the vocals to "Don't Falter", a Mint Royale track which will hopefully do well when it is released on January 24th 2000. Meanwhile, Pete Gofton has yet to disclose information on his musical future.
2.1 Singles discography
A complete discography is available through this website. Here however, is a brief chronological listing of each single release:
Catsuit City
Skillex
Punka
Millionaire Sweeper
In Your Car
Nightlife
Punka (re-release)
I Would Fix You
Stay In The Sun
2.2 Chart Positions
- Punka - 43
- Millionaire Sweeper - 60
- In Your Car - 24
- Nightlife - 27
- Punka (re-release) - 38
- I Would Fix You - 36
- Stay In The Sun - 43
2.3 Albums Discography
The debut Kenickie album, At The Club was released on 12.05.1997. The second and final Kenickie album, Get In, was released on 31/08/1998.
2.3 Other songs
A list of B-Sides are available within the Discography section.
Kenickie recorded several cover versions, some of which were used on various/compilation albums. These cover versions include:
Original Kenickie songs which were only ever released as part of various/compilation albums:
2.4 Un-released Songs
'Untitled Acoustic Song' was featured on Mark Radcliffe's BBC Radio One show on 5th February 1997 and was the only Kenickie song never released on any format. Want to listen to it?
2.5 Lyrics
All lyrics are available within this website.
2.6 Guitar/bass tablature
Guitar/bass tablature and chords for the majority of Kenickie songs are available at Kenickie Fried Chicken.
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