The Formative Years
The Formative Years were a rock/pop/indie band formed by singer-songwriter Adam Burke in Leigh.

Band history

They found success after their first single, "Radio 55", was played on a radio show based in California. Their songs were later played by the BBC in the UK. They are probably best known for songs such as "Questions & Answers", "Don't Let Go", and "Lazy". They recorded three EPs on Freelands Records and they later recorded with Liverpool musician, Billy Kinsley, on their track, "Lazy". After several tour dates and local gigs, they parted ways in mid-2007 when Adam Burke left to front a new band, New Blood Stories.

Discography

The Formative Years EP [2007]
Recorded at Studio Studio, Whitworth and Fedora St. Studios, Liverpool
Musicians
Adam Burke – electric and acoustic guitar, lead vocals
Ian Armstrong – lead guitar, lead vocals (track 4)
Mark Watson – bass guitar
James Barnard – keyboards
Michael Wilde – drums, vocals

Summer Farewell EP [2006]
Recorded at Freelands Recording Studios, Tyldsley
Musicians:
Adam Burke – guitars, keyboards, drums, vocals

Intimidating Suburbia EP [2006]
Recorded at Liquid Sound Studios, Leigh
Musicians
Adam Burke – electric and acoustic guitar, lead vocals
Anthony Halliwell – lead guitar
Mike Reed – bass guitar
James Barnard – keyboards
Michael Wilde – drums, vocals

References

English rock music groups