King Mob release new single "I Was There" (Olympix edit) to celebrate summer of sport.

King Mob, the belting new English beat combo whose debut album, ‘Force 9’ was highly acclaimed on release in November 2011, have released new single ‘I Was There (Olympix Edit)’ on SPV Records, available now in digital format on iTunes and Amazon.

- http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/i-was-there-single/id548251681 /

‘I was There’, an irresistible anthem with a swamp–blues feel and a seductive see-saw guitar line, (taken from ‘Force 9’), has been edited and condensed into a punchy, radio-friendly 3 and a half minutes single in celebration of our Summer Of Sport. Sport is a burning thing and King Mob are all about sweat, energy and intense performance under pressure. ‘I Was There’ is a celebration of the life wave set to a driving beat and is already proving a powerful emotional soundtrack for the summer of Sport on key Sporting media outlets BBC Sport, SkySPORTS, ESPN and talkSPORT to name but a few, as well as on rotation at Olympic Stadia and sports venues nationwide.

King Mob, who draw on the ‘Spirit of ‘69’ – but not in a retrospective way – bring the raw power and spirit of that golden age of music into a contemporary setting to create thrilling, visceral, timeless rock’n’roll music.

King Mob, comprised of guitar legend Chris Spedding (Roxy Music, Elton John, John Cale, Paul McCartney), Martin Chambers – drums (Pretenders), Stephen W Parsons aka Snips – vocals (film composer and vocalist of cult 70’s band Sharks), hot new guitar talent Sixteen, plus new exciting young Japanese bass player Toshi Ogawa.

Catch them live at the following dates:

· 25th August RHYTHM FESTIVAL in Bedford.

For further information, videos and track samples head to the official website and Facebook page:

www.kingmob-beatgroup.com

www.facebook.com/KingMobBeatGroup

King Mob release 2nd single Va Vah Voom

Following the recent release of their stunning debut album Force 9, brand new English beat combo, KING MOB will issue a new single, Va Vah Voom, on 16th January 2012.

The video for Va Vah Voom is now live on YouTube:

KING MOB comprises Stephen W Parsons aka Snips – vocals (film composer and vocalist of legendary 70’s band Sharks), guitar legend Chris Spedding (Roxy Music, Elton John, John Cale, Paul McCartney), Glen Matlock - bass (Sex Pistols, Iggy Pop, Faces), Martin Chambers – drums (Pretenders), and hot new guitar talent Sixteen.

Force 9 is an album that draws on the collective experience of all KING MOB’s members to create something totally unique. They bring the raw power of the ‘Spirit of ’69’ into a contemporary setting. It is thrilling, visceral stuff and it comes as no surprise that SPV/Steamhammer were quick to sign an exclusive recording deal for the World (excluding North America) with KING MOB.

KING MOB began life when vocalist Stephen W Parsons (aka Snips) approached his old friend and ex-Sharks colleague Chris Spedding with the idea of forming a new band. During time out from a highly successful film and advertising career, Stephen found himself DJ-ing at The Axe club on Hackney Road. Every weekend the joint jumped to Stephen’s old school music in the form of Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Ike & Tina et al, and Stephen realised that these pre-1977 sounds were going down a storm with the younger crowd. Happily, Chris Spedding agreed to form a new combo, and the pair brought in exciting young guitarist Sixteen, whose Rockabilly credentials and dynamic style led to exciting musical sparring between the two guitarists. Chris Spedding asked Glen Matlock to join on bass and he in turn suggested that Martin Chambers complete the combo on drums.

Live dates, around the world, are currently being set up for 2012 so watch this space for details on how to catch this brilliant new band’s live show.

For further information, videos and track samples head to the official website and Facebook page:

www.kingmob-beatgroup.com

www.facebook.com/KingMobBeatGroup

New London super-group KING MOB

KING MOB is a brand new English beat combo comprising guitar legend Chris Spedding (Roxy Music, Elton John, John Cale, Paul McCartney), Glen Matlock - bass (Sex Pistols, Iggy Pop, Faces), Martin Chambers – drums (Pretenders), Stephen W Parsons aka Snips – vocals (film composer and vocalist of legendary 70’s band Sharks) and introducing hot new guitar talent Sixteen.

The Mob, who are heavily influenced by two great composer band leaders, Duke Ellington and Jimmy Page, will release their debut album FORCE 9 through SPV/Steamhammer on 31 October 2011 on 11 track CD and 180g Vinyl LP with gatefold sleeve, 7 tracks.

The album shows a band at the height of their powers. From the sharp riffing of the first single “Selene Selene” to the truly infectious “VA VAH VOOM”, from the gentle groove of “Chapel Of Love” to the blast of album opener “Lover Of High Renown”, this is an album that draws on the collective experience of all members to create something completely unique. The band draw on the Spirit of ’69 – but not in a retrospective way – they are bringing the raw power and spirit of that golden age of music into a contemporary setting - from the songwriting, to the playing, to the sound of the records, to the live show, to the spirit of the act. The album was recorded in four days…

The group has signed an exclusive recording deal with SPV/Steamhammer for the World excluding North America and have released their first single ‘Selene Selene’, which is available to download now for free at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005SGIY86

For further information, videos and track samples head to the official website and Facebook page:
www.kingmob-beatgroup.com

www.facebook.com/KingMobBeatGroup

"Selene Selene" music video