Ocean Colour Scene - Definition and Overview

Ocean Colour Scene (OCS) are a rock band from Birmingham, England.

Their first 7" single was called "Sway" and was released in the early 90's U.K. indie era, the band released several other records and enjoyed a loyal local following although it wasn't until the Brit Pop Scene that their music became nationally and internationall known, with their songs being featured on Chris Evans's TFI' Friday and the film 'Lock Stock and two smoking Barrells'

Their traditional line-up has consisted of:

• Steve Cradock; (b. 22nd August 1969); electric guitar and backing vocals
• Simon Fowler, (b. 25th May 1965); vocals and acoustic guitar
• Oscar Harrison (b. 15th April 1965); drums and backing vocals.
• Damon Minchella (b. 1st June 1969); bass guitar

Minchella left the band in 2003, temporarily replaced by Gary "Mani" Mounfield and was permanently replaced by Dan Sealey on bass. Another guitarist, Andy Bennett was also added, making them a five-piece.

The band are influenced by The Small Faces and The Who, with close connections to Paul Weller and Jools Holland (who owns the Jam House in the bands home town, Birmingham.)

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