dB Band

dB Band

dB Band is a group from the United Kingdom that forms in 2010 and remains active. The lineup includes Mick Quinn, who is identified with Supergrass.

Background and personnel

The group centres on a partnership formed in Oxford, with Mick Quinn appearing as Barry and Paul Wilson of Shake Appeal as Fab. Nick Aspey later joins as the band’s bongo player and becomes the rhythmic core of the group. The act presents itself as a rock combo with a deliberately distinctive character.

Style and repertoire

dB Band draws on the influence of ZZ Top and Emiliano Zapata. Its songs include Bus Stop Shuffle, Upstairs, Dreams and Stranger In The Alps, the last of which is credited to Barry. The group is also associated with an unusual mix of inspirations, including deep Eastern beliefs and the sound of a running tap.

Reception

The band is described as a popular live attraction that draws large audiences and fills dance halls wherever it appears.