Biography Q&A
Formed in 2013 by Frontman Ellis Crewe-Candy, Redhead set out to deliver great, original rock’n’roll music for everyone.
This desire fed into the heart of the Redhead live experience, which brought performance and well-crafted songs to engaged audiences.
The aim remains, and years of gigging and occasional line-up changes have helped craft and hone the Redhead sound into what it is today
ELS
Zodiac sign: Leo
First gig: Roy Wood 1997
First single/album: First Album Made in Heaven Queen 1995 first single Breathless by the Corrs
Favourite band: Queen
Best thing about being in Redhead: Everything
Favourite Redhead song: Weekend Woman (at the moment)
Why (your instrument): Because I always wanted to front a band and less gear to carry
Favourite food: Lasagne
Favourite drink: Malbec
Favourite destination: Montreux Switzerland
Favourite article of clothing: My stage jacket
Tell us something unusual about yourself: My face made it into two Oscar winning films
Favourite film: Highlander
MURRAY
Place of birth: Nottingham
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
First gig: Iron Maiden, Bospop Festival, Netherlands
First single/album: Blink 182 - The Rock Show
Fave band: The Cruel Intentions
Best thing about being in Redhead: Rehearsing in cold village halls. Nope! Playing Festivals! Fave Redhead song: Aces on the Table
Why (your instrument): Because Redhead needed a bassist
Fave food: Pepperoni Pizza
Fave drink: Pale Ale
Fave destination: Amsterdam
Fave article of clothing: Jeans
Tell us something unusual about yourself: Also a Silver Award Duke of Edinburgh Leader. Favourite film: Drive Angry
NATH
Zodiac sign: Leo
First Gig: Twisted Sister, Oxford Apollo 1984
First Single: Thunder in the Mountains - Toyah
First Album: ABBAs Greatest Hits Volume 2
Favourite Band: Depends but The Damned and Subhumans are deffo in there
Best thing about being in Redhead: Fun
Favourite Redhead Song: Ghost Train (to play), Hold on Me (to listen to), Devil on your Shoulder (to watch on video)
Why (your instrument): I wanted to be in a band at school and drummers were hard to come by
Favourite food: A good fry up, a decent roast, Steak & Chips, Pizza, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Turkish, Greek, Italian...Too many to list!
Favourite drink: Non alcoholic- Black Coffee - Alcoholic - A pint
Favourite destination: Too many, enjoy the Mediterranean and also Kerala
Favourite article of clothing: anything that keeps me warm and dry
Tell us something unusual about yourself: I used to be the foremost Western Equestrian Photographer in the UK!
Favourite film: Anything that holds my interest enough to stay awake!
MATT
Zodiac sign: Leo
First Gig: Stereophonics, Reading Rivermead, April 1999
First Single: Parklife, Blur
First Album: Meatloaf, Bat out of hell 2
Favourite Band: Metallica
Best thing about being in Redhead: Playing loud rock and roll!
Favourite Redhead Song: Aces
Why (your instrument): Wasn't allowed a drum kit aged 14 so asked for a guitar
Favourite food: Pasta
Favourite drink: Guinness
Favourite destination: Lake District
Favourite article of clothing: Grey Harlequins hoodie
Tell us something unusual about yourself: I had hypnotherapy to help get over a fear of dogs
Favourite film: Back to the Future
DAVE
Zodiac sign: Gemini
First Gig: Blink 182
First Single: She's got to have curves
First Album: First album I remember having was acdc back in black on cassette.. b side was Alannah myles
Favourite Band: GnR
Best thing about being in Redhead: The free beer mats when you join!
Favourite Redhead Song: Weekend Woman / Aces
Why (your instrument): My Dad taught me how to play Stairway to Heaven wrong...
Favourite food: Curry
Favourite drink: Whisky
Favourite Destination: Thailand
Favourite article of clothing: Motorbike Jacket
Tell us something unusual about yourself: I featured in skip weekly as skip hunk of the month
Favourite film: Deadpool