Mamas Gun
London based soul / funk band
Mamas Gun is a British contemporary soul band. They found early international success with a radio-friendly soul pop sound. They made 5 full-length albums with evolving personnel, reaching a sound rooted in classic soul with alternative/progressive leanings. Golden Days (2018) marked a major turning point, the band having recorded and produced it themselves.
History
Formation
The band was formed by Andy 'AP' Platts, the lead singer/composer/producer, in 2007, and was joined by bassist 'Professor' Rex Horan, keyboardist Dave 'Eighties' Oliver, Terry 'Spiller' Lewis and drummer 'Union' Jack Pollitt after placing an ad on Myspace.com seeking musicians. The group name derives from the title of Erykah Badu's second album, Mama's Gun.
In addition to their involvement with Mamas Gun, the band members continue to work in various other capacities ranging from songwriting to studio sessions and touring work. Platts' songwriting collaborators include Rod Temperton, John Oates and former Gil Scott-Heron collaborator, Brian Jackson. He has enjoyed chart success in South East Asia penning number 1 hits for Korean artists Park Hyo Shin, John Park and Japanese singer Tomohisa Yamashita. Since 2015 he has also been an active member of Young Gun Silver Fox alongside Shawn Lee.
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