Morning Runner: Biography

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Formed:

Jan 1, 2003 in Reading, England

Genres:

Rock Music, Alternative Rock Music

Decades Active:

2000's

Despite several critics dismissing Morning Runner as yet another replica of Coldplay the band is even on the same UK label the pianolead group found some success in the UK since forming in 2003. Established in Reading, England, the lineup features Matthew Greener (vocals/guitars), Chris "Fields" Wheatcroft (keyboard/vocals), Tom Derrett (bass) and Ali Clewer (drums). The band had originally been more interested in garage rock, but was won over by Wheatcroft's playing. The band signed on with indie label Faith Hope and after issuing a seveninch in 2004, they made the move to UK major Parlophone. Morning Runner spent 2005 touring with Ian Brown, Bloc Party, the Magic Numbers, the Pogues and Coldplay. In May 2005, they released their first EP with Parlophone, Drawing Shapes, followed by the debut single, "Gone Up in Flames." In February 2006, they released the single "Burning Benches," which broke into the top 20 of the UK singles chart. The fulllength Wilderness is Paradise Now was issued in March 2006.

- Kenyon Hopkin, All Music Guide